Plans for flagship Dunnes Stores in south-east cleared after council drops court challenge 

Waterford City and County Council withdrew its proceedings after the High Court indicated it was unlikely to rule in its favour

A dispute between Waterford and Kilkenny councils over the proposed redevelopment of Ferrybank Shopping Centre has ended, paving the way for Dunnes Stores to proceed with its flagship south-east outlet. Stock picture

Plans for a flagship Dunnes Stores development at the long-vacant Ferrybank Shopping Centre have been cleared after Waterford City and County Council withdrew a High Court challenge gainst the project.

Waterford had sought a judicial review of Kilkenny County Council's decision to grant planning permission for the development on the Kilkenny-Waterford border.