Retailer clear to appeal planning

Permission to challenge a decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for a large-scale retail development at the site of a former military barracks in Co Cork has been granted by the High Court.

Mr Justice Roderick Murphy yesterday granted leave to Leefield Ltd, SuperValu, Tramore, Co Waterford, to challenge An Bord Pleanála’s decision of Jul 6 granting permission for a retail store, café, and staff facility near the former Murphy barracks at Ballincollig, Co Cork.

Leefield argues that the board’s decision should be quashed as it failed to give proper reasons for granting permission, and is in breach of the 2000 Planning and Development Act.