Further information sought on plans for Lidl store in Roscommon Town

Further information is being sought by Roscommon County Council in relation to a planning application for the redevelopment of the Lidl store in Roscommon Town.

It was expected that a decision would be made yesterday, Monday, with regard to planning permission, but this is now  being deferred as the council seeks clarification on five issues.

The company is seeking to demolish the existing discount foodstore and boundary wall at the north west of the Lanesboro Road site, and to build a replacement, single storey, discount foodstore, which will include an off-licence sales area. If granted it will have a total gross area of 2,284sqms, and a net sales area of 1,555sqms.

The proposed development will have 101 parking spaces, with dedicated electric vehicle parking and cycle parking, a trolley bay canopy, and photovoltaic panels on the roof.

As well as landscaping and all associated site works, there will also be new pedestrian access points at the north west of the site; and a minor amendment to the kerbline of the vehicle access layout.

However a number of issues have been raised by the council in relation to a road safety audit, improved surface water drainage, a more suitable boundary treatment, additional electric vehicle charging spaces and updated elevation drawings.

The company has six months to provide the information.