Plans for new Laois Lidl store appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Lidl held an information evening in Mountmellick to discuss the plans last week
Plans for a new Lidl supermarket in Mountmellick have been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
The plans included the demolition of eight vacant buildings and construction of a Lidl supermarket with all associated development works at Emmett Street, Mountmellick. The discount supermarket is planned at the former Central/Nissan Garage complex and includes houses four to seven on Emmett Street on a site which is bounded by O’Moore Street and Twomey Terrace.
After seeking further information in relation to the plans last July, Laois County Council approved the plans subject to 14 conditions on April 1.
That approval was appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála by Emmett Street resident Olive Joyce on April 24.
In her submission to Laois County Council, Ms Joyce had stated that works carried out to a pathway outside her property on behalf of the Council in 2021 had resulted in damage to her property and led to legal proceedings. She expressed concerns about further work so close to her property.
She stated the proposed work would result in her property becoming an end-of-terrace and requiring upgrading to a wall. She also stated that there were issues with water and sewage systems.
“No communication has been had between myself or representatives of Lidl or Laois County Council in relation to the impacts this development will have on my property,” she stated.
“Nor has any survey been requested to ensure the structural safety of my property,” she said.
Ms Joyce also wanted consultation with Lidl and Laois County Council ahead of any planned work.
“The purpose of this submission is to notify you of the ongoing litigation with regards to the current damage to my property and the requirement for consultation between myself, Laois Council and Lidl in advance of this development,” she wrote.
The matter has now been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála who will have to make a final decision.