Bord Pleanála backs Lidl store

An Bord Pleanála has rejected its own inspector’s recommendation and also overturned a town council decision to approve planning for a proposed Lidl supermarket in Clonakilty, Co Cork.

The board ruled out concerns over pedestrian safety and traffic congestion and approved the Lidl Ireland retail store at Inchydoney Rd.

The development will see the demolition of an existing agricultural/commercial building, which will be replaced by a new single-storey store with a retail sales area of 1,065sq m.