Planning approval for redevelopment of Mayo LIDL store

PLANNING permission has been granted for the redevelopment of the LIDL store in Castlebar.

Lidl Ireland GmbH has received permission to demolish their existing supermarket and replace it with a new, larger store.

Documents submitted to Mayo County Council explain how the proposed anchor element will provide an upgraded foodstore for customers, including an expansion in retail sales area.

The redevelopment affords the opportunity to provide a modern retail building, of a higher specification than the existing store, which will enhance the character of the area, and provide a better shopping and working environment.

It is estimated that the proposed store will provide up to five to 10 additional direct full-time jobs, in addition to the existing full-time equivalent staff level (generating up to c. €0.5 million additionally per annum locally in wages).

The company says the development will provide the growing Castlebar area and its catchment with an enhanced retail offer, which the current population has already outgrown, and somewhat reflects the substantial increase in discount foodstore market share, and retail expenditure in general, in recent years.

The grant of permission is subject to a number of conditions.