Fermoy supermarket owner seeks to block new Tesco opening across the road

SuperValu owner has lodged appeal with An Bord Pleanála, claiming 'additional large supermarket would pose a serious negative and economical effect on local businesses'

Mike Riordan at SuperValu, Fermoy, Co Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

The owner of a SuperValu store in Fermoy is seeking to block the development of a new Tesco outlet in the North Cork town.

Michael Riordan, the proprietor of Riordan’s SuperValu on Courthouse Road in Fermoy, lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against the recent decision of Cork County Council to grant planning permission for a new Tesco store on the other side of the road to his premises.