Penneys secure permission for expansion of store in Cork City

The original decision had been appealed over a public right of way for a narrow gated thoroughfare within the block

The site is occupied by the existing Penneys store with a number of other smaller retail units, most of which are currently vacant. File picture: Denis Scannell

Plans for a major expansion of the Penneys store in Cork city centre has received approval from An Bord Pleanála following its rejection of an appeal against the development by the owner of a nearby property.

The board has upheld the original decision of Cork City Council to grant planning permission for plans submitted by Primark and O’Flynn Construction (Cork) for the redevelopment of a block of buildings bordered by Patrick Street, Oliver Plunkett Street, Cook Street and Robert Street.