Boyle councillor 'disappointed' that Aldi planning has been appealed

An appeal against the planning permission granted to German superstore Aldi for Boyle has been met with disappointment by the chairperson of Boyle MD Cllr Sean Moylan.

An appeal was lodged on Monday with An Coimisiún Pleanála by a third party against the permission granted by Roscommon County Council in January for a new Aldi Store in the town.

The supermarket plan is part of a mixed-use development which includes the demolition of derelict buildings and structures and the proposed refurbishment of five houses along Patrick Street. 

The plans include the provision for 96 car parking spaces, 10 cycle parking spaces and a bicycle shelter.

The development was granted subject to a number of conditions.

Aldi hopes to create up to 30 permanent new jobs as part of its plans for the new store.

Cllr Moylan told the Roscommon Herald, "I'm very disappointed about the decision that an appeal has been launched against the Aldi decision that Roscommon County Council made. I do feel that Roscommon County Council has a very robust planning system. I am confident that this decision should stand up and I do hope it does. This decision is now taken away from Roscommon and from the councillors within the county and the planning department, and I just hope that it stands up and I am confident that it will."