Lidl expansion plan passed despite Tesco opposition

German discount retailer Lidl has won the latest round in its ongoing planning battle with Tesco, by winning approval from An Bord Pleanála to build a new shop in Edenderry.

Over the past 12 months Tesco has unsuccessfully opposed the opening of six new Lidl shops.

In its appeal against the Edenderry plan, Tesco said that the design and layout of the proposed development was not in keeping with the requirements of the Retail Design Manual and if built, would not improve the visual appearance of the site.