Reply To: Look at de state of Cork, like!

Its strange that another planning application lodged by lidl has been refused. They also applied for permission for a development in Ballincollig West ( across from the L+N or Super Valu as its now called) Is this a concentrated effort to keep Lidl from gaining a strong foothold in the Cork area or as I believe a testement to the poor quality of design which Lidl employs for its stores.

Hopefully Local authorities are realising the impact these generic, utilitarian stores are having on towns throughout Ireland. Perhaps as a result Lidl will rethink their strategy and develop a higher quality mixed use development to serve as a sustainable neighbourhood centre. With such a strong name as an anchor in a scheme such as this I don’t see how such development would not yield a good investment return.
Aldi have lodged planning permisson for such a development on the former John A. Woods site in Ballincollig. Why can’t Lidl do the same elsewhere?