Plans to expand Dunnes Stores restaurant in Cork City appealed by Opera Lane resident

Residents in nearby Opera Lane apartments said the development would have a 'material adverse impact' on amenity and privacy

Dunnes Stores got the green light last month for a change of use of its external terrace on the third floor of its building on 105-107 Saint Patrick’s Street from general amenity space to ancillary seating associated with its existing restaurant.

Recently approved plans by Dunnes Stores to expand its restaurant on the third floor of its St Patrick’s Street store in Cork City have been appealed to the planning commission by a third party.

Better Value Unlimited Company got the green light from Cork City Council last month for a change of use of its external terrace on the third floor of its building on 105-107 Saint Patrick’s Street from general amenity space to ancillary seating associated with its existing restaurant.