An appeal has been lodged against plans for a new supermarket in Dungarvan.
A planning application was received on November 20th, 2023 by Waterford City and County Council for a proposed development that would consist of a 1 to 2-storey anchor convenience and comparison retail store at the former Glanbia site on Richard A. Walsh Street.
The proposal also includes plans for a cafe and 165 car parking spaces.
The application was received from Mr. Shane Houlihan.
McClure Planning & Development Consultants, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin were instructed by their client Hollybush Properties Limited, Tralee, Kerry to lodge an appeal on their behalf.
They noted that the application is a resubmission of a previous application.
In their appeal, they set out their concerns regarding the proposed development, which included failure to provide for a mix of uses on a strategic opportunity site in Dungarvan - which it is claimed would result in a site dominated by a retail store with surface car parking.
It was also argued that the subject proposal would undermine the existing retail provision in Dungarvan Town Centre.
The appeal also outlined that the design of the facade would create a blank street elevation which is not in the best interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would resultantly detract from the vibrancy and vitality of the area.
Concerns were also raised with regard to road safety issues regarding both entrances to the site.
A decision is expected from Waterford City and County Council on permission for the proposed Dungarvan supermarket on or before January 23rd, 2024.
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