Details of multimillion euro expansion plan for Penneys in Cork City revealed

The new proposal is for a 6,000 sq ft extension - significantly less than the 17,000 sq ft originally envisaged, when it first sought planning permission five years ago

Penneys flagship Cork city centre store on St Patrick's St is set for a 6,000 sq ft expansion

DETAILS of Irish clothing retail giant Penneys revised expansion plans for its Cork city centre store are revealed in a new planning application which proposes a 6,000 sq ft extension – a substantial reduction from the 17,000 sq ft originally envisaged.

The development would bring several long-vacant units back into use, including the former Jack & Jones store on St Patrick’s St, as well as a vacant unit at No 1 Cook Street. These units, along with neighbouring Flying Tiger, are set to be incorporated into an enlarged Penneys.