Barracks site go-ahead faces legal challenge

A High Court challenge has been brought against An Bord Pleanála’s decision to give the go-ahead to a large-scale retail development at the site of a former military barracks in Ballincollig, Co Cork.

Leefield Ltd, SuperValu, Tramore, Co Waterford, has brought proceedings against An Bord Pleanála aimed at quashing the board’s decision of Jul 6 last to grant permission for the construction of a retail store, café, and staff facility near the former Murphy barracks at Ballincollig.

The plan involves an extension to an existing shopping centre. It is understood that Tesco will be the anchor tenant in the proposed development. The planned new store would extend to 70,000 sq ft, with 330 car parking spaces.