Penneys secures planning permission to upgrade flagship St Patrick's Street Cork outlet 

Plans are scaled back version of the complete overhaul mooted in 2021

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

IRISH clothing retail giant Penneys has been cleared for the expansion of its flagship Cork city centre store after planners gave the green light, subject to a number of conditions.

The multi-million euro expansion plan proposes adding 6,000 sq ft to the St Patrick’s St premises in a redevelopment that will involve the amalgamation of adjoining buildings to create a significantly expanded, modernised retail unit. The new store size will offer 40,500 sq ft of retail space, and the retailer has previously said it will remain open while the work is ongoing.