Two ‘identical’ €40m retail applications put on hold

PLANNERS in Ennis are scratching their heads as to why a well-known developer has lodged two almost identical applications for a €40 million retail park.

On December 23, agents for Michael Lynch Ltd lodged plans for a proposal on Limerick Road that will provide a reported 180-200 jobs when operational and 300 jobs during construction.

As part of lodging the application, the developer paid the maximum planning fee allowed of €38,000.