Tesco loses Lidl appeal for expansion in Dublin

Tesco Ireland has failed in its bid to halt German discount retailer Lidl’s expansion here.

It follows Bord Pleanála dismissing an appeal by Tesco Ireland and local residents against a decision by Dublin City Council to give Lidl the go-ahead for a new store on the Old Cabra Rd and Annamoe Rd in Dublin 7.

The appeals board has given Lidl the go-ahead in spite of its own planning inspector having recommended refusing it.