Lidl seeks permission for flats in fresh supermarket bid

Retail giant Lidl wants to build apartments as part of a new scheme on a site in a Cork suburb where its previous shop-only plan was shot down.

It is believed to be the first time a residential element has formed part of a Lidl planning application in Cork.

The company has lodged a new planning application with Cork County Council for the Barry’s Field site in Douglas for a mixed-use development which includes a discount store in one building, and offices, a café/ restaurant space and five apartments in a second three-storey building.