Center Parcs secures approval for €100m extension to its Longford Forest resort

Its initial investment of €233m in the development of Longford Forest was the largest single investment in the history of Irish tourism.

The expansion will include almost 200 new lodges.

Center Parcs has secured planning permission for an €100m expansion of its holiday village at Longford Forest which includes almost 200 new lodges.

An Bord Pleanála rejected an appeal by a number of parties including an environmental group against plans by the UK-based operator of leisure resorts for a major expansion of accommodation and leisure facilities at its Irish centre.