Krispy Kreme's Cork city centre outlet in doubt after appeal dropped

Doughnut chain had lodged appeal with An Bord Pleanála after it had failed in its bid for retention permission for change of use from previous retail use to a cafe at its St Patrick's Street branch

Krispy Kreme took out a 10-year lease on the ground floor of Porter’s newsagents on St Patrick's Street, which closed in October 2022. Picture: Larry Cummins

The future of Krispy Kreme's Cork City outlet is now in doubt after the doughnut chain dropped its appeal over the council’s refusal for planning permission for its St Patrick’s Street store.

In February, the American chain had lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála after it had failed in its initial bid for retention permission for change of use from previous retail use to a cafe, as well as the retention of shopfront and signage at its branch on 42 St Patrick’s Street.