In 2011 Tesco confirmed it wants to demolish its existing store and build a new bigger store further down the road. In September 2012 a public exhibition of plans for the new Octagon Park development at Angel Drove was held. The scheme includes a Tesco store.The Ely Traders Association has expressed concern at the size of the proposed Tesco store saying it could draw trade away from the centre.
In February 2013 plans to demolish the existing Tesco and build a bigger one were formally submitted to East Cambs District Council.