Developers insist €30m retail project will not lead to ‘ghost’ units in town

A proposed €30 million retail development will not impact on the commercial heart of a county town, it has been claimed.

And developers of the plan insist it will not compete with, or lead to the long-term vacancy of retail units in Ennis.

The claims are made in an appeal lodged to An Bord Pleanála on behalf of Michael Lynch Ltd against Ennis Town Council’s decision to refuse planning permission last month on a number of grounds.