Plans by Lidl to replace its shop in Fermoy, Co Cork, with a larger one are being put on hold following an objection by a member of the public. This follows the lodging of an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against Cork County Council’s approval of the demolition of the existing Lidl store and of the disused Touch of Luxury carpet-and-furniture store on Courthouse Rd, Fermoy, and their replacement with a large, licensed discount foodstore. The new Lidl store would be 2,167sq m and would include an off-licence and bakery and parking spaces for 140 cars. Council planners said the proposed store would also be acceptable in terms of traffic safety and convenience. The appeal will set back plans by Lidl by at least six months, with a ruling by An Bord Pleanála not expected before early 2019.

Source: Irish Examiner September 10, 2018 01:52 UTC