LIDL GETS THE GREEN LIGHT FOR NEW STORE
LIDL has got the green light to build its second Sligo store. THE German owned supermarket chain has welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanála in relation to its proposed development at Finisklin Road. (above left)
“The new build will offer our growing customer base a superior shopping experience as well as improved facilities for our staff.
“This development will see the creation of up to 30 new jobs once the store opens, as well as many more during the construction phase,” said a spokesperson.
Lidl currently operates 153 stores across the Republic of Ireland and employs over 4,300 people.
“In a recently commissioned economic report it was found that Lidl buys over €500 million of Irish goods and services annually. In addition to this 1.4% of Irish food and drink exports was for resale in Lidl stores around Europe.
“Lidl looks forward to progressing with plans for this store over the coming months,” added the spokesperson.
The large site includes land bounded by Lyons Terrace, Finisklin Road and Union Place and is just off the Inner Relief Road.
Planning was given to Church Road Development Limited with an address in Newbridge for the supermarket which will measure 2,920 square metres.
This includes 2,624 square metres of foodstore space and off licence with development at the MIll building comprisng 236 square metres and a trolley bay, 60 square metres.
There will also be 137 car parking spaces provided with the development.
Access, both pedestrian and vehicular will be at two points on the Finisklin Road - one which will be between the Sligo Office Supplies premises on Finisklin Road and number 3 Lyons Terrace.
The development, extending to 1.1 hectares, will include refurbishment of the Mill Building a protected structure where Craig and McGowan is located. A shed at the rear of the building will be demolished.
LIDL will not open for trading prior to the completion of the works on the Mill and a public realm area to its south and east flanks. Planners for LIDL say the Mill will become a “dramatic, vibrant space.”