‘We stand with the people of Boyle’: cllrs still ‘confident’ that Aldi store will get go-ahead

Boyle Municipal District councillors said that they are still confident that the planned Aldi store for Boyle will  get the go-ahead.

In a joint statement issued this morning, the six MD councillors stated: “As local councillors, we are extremely disappointed that the decision by Roscommon County Council to grant planning permission for an Aldi store and five residential houses in Boyle was appealed.

“The council’s decision followed a thorough and careful assessment of the application in line with all relevant planning policies and statutory requirements. The local positivity in regards to the decision made emphasised the value of this project.

“The housing need in Boyle is well documented, and the provision of five new homes would represent a strong contribution to addressing local demand. In addition, enhanced retail provision, particularly in the Patrick Street area would help to rebalance and revitalise the town, increase footfall, and provide greater choice for residents and visitors. Such investment would in our view, lift commercial activity across Boyle as a whole.

“As we continue striving to attract a hotelier, more food offerings, more public events, and further attractions to Boyle, we firmly believe this development would have supported that wider ambition and strengthened confidence in the town as a place to live, work, and invest.

“While we acknowledge the right to appeal within the planning process, we are concerned that this action prolongs uncertainty for residents and may cause hesitation among other potential investors considering Boyle as a base.

“We as a group are still confident that the original decision by Roscommon County Council will hold up. We stand with the people of Boyle.

“Yours faithfully, Cllr Sean Moylan (Chairperson); Cllr Valerie Byrne, Cllr Liam Callaghan, Cllr Tom Crosby, Cllr Leah Cull, Cllr Micheál Frain.”