What We’re Proposing
Marks & Spencer is bringing forward plans for a new, purpose-built M&S Foodhall on land at White Lion Road, Amersham. The store will deliver the very best of M&S Food in a modern, energy-efficient and attractively landscaped setting.
Key Features:
A modern M&S Foodhall offering the full range of M&S Food, including fresh produce from M&S’ Select Farms, an in-store bakery and popular product ranges, including: Nutrient Dense, Plant Kitchen, Only… Ingredients and Eat Well.
C.190 car parking spaces, including dedicated accessible and parent and child bays, and EV charging spaces.
High-quality landscaping and biodiversity enhancements.
A design that reflects M&S’ sustainability standards, with energy-efficient systems and low-carbon materials.
Safe and convenient pedestrian and cycle links to existing routes and the provision of high quality cycle parking facilities.
Indicative Site Layout (click to enlarge)
CGI Proposal (click to enlarge)
Sustainability First
The new store will be fully electric and designed to reduce energy use. It will be fitted with energy-efficient lighting and support M&S’ Plan A commitments to become a net zero business by 2040.
Key sustainability features include:
Energy-efficient lighting, services and use of energy management systems
Provision of EV charging spaces
Connectivity to existing public transport
Roof mounted solar panels to support on site renewable energy generation
Easy to Access, Easy to Shop
The site is conveniently located on White Lion Road, with direct access to local routes and good public transport links. Pedestrian and cycle connections will be improved, and the store will be accessible by car, bus and bike.
The proposals include c.190 parking spaces for customers and colleagues, with accessible bays and electric vehicle charging points. Dedicated pedestrian pathways will improve connections to nearby routes, and new cycle parking will be provided to support and encourage sustainable travel.
A Boost for Local Jobs
The new M&S Foodhall in Amersham will support up to 100 permanent jobs across a range of roles, from customer service and retail to management. M&S is recognised for providing high-quality employment, with fair pay, local recruitment, and opportunities for training and career development.
The project will also generate jobs during construction and through the local supply chain, supporting Buckinghamshire’s economy and ensuring that local contractors and expertise play a key role in delivering the new store.
Community Benefits
The new M&S Foodhall would continue to support M&S’ long-standing relationships with suppliers across Buckinghamshire and the wider Home Counties. M&S is proud to work with over 9,000 Select Farm partners across the UK. This includes over 60 Select Farms in Buckinghamshire, reflecting a strong commitment to British farming, responsible sourcing and resilient regional supply chains.
As one of the UK's largest private sector employers, M&S is also proud to create opportunities for young people facing barriers to work through its Marks & Start programme which launched in 2004, delivered in partnership with The King's Trust. The scheme has supported 12,000 young people to gain valuable retail experience, including over 800 young people across the South East region.
M&S also works closely with a range of established food and drink producers across the wider area, helping to support thousands of jobs across the region. Together, these partnerships highlight the scale of economic activity and skilled employment supported by M&S across Buckinghamshire and the wider home counties.