The proposed ZO 9 Neighbourhood and Local Centre of the existing Lidl Foodstore Lands is to reflect the existing permitted pattern of established retail provisions at West City Retail Park, Innishmore, Ballincollig, Cork, and must be reflected/presented within the new Cork City Development Plan 2022 – 2028.
Restricting the proposed ZO 9 Neighbourhood and Local Centre the footprint of the current Lidl Foodstore does not facilitate for any redevelopment/expansion opportunity of the existing West City Retail Park, inhibits competition, preserves existing commercial interests, and prevents innovation, which is contrary to the Retail Planning Guidelines (2012). It is further noted that the SuperValu proposed ZO 9 Neighbourhood and Local Centre Lands are not restricted to the current Building Footprint and include greenfield lands and the parking areas.
Although the planning history associated with the subject site can be traced back to the 1970’s, the current as-built format of the site has its origins in 3 no. relevant Planning Permissions. The presence of a permitted Licenced Discount Foodstore confirms the principle of convenience retail established on the subject site and as part of the overall City West Retail Park development.
the extension of the proposed
To extend the ZO 9 Neighbourhood and Local Centre of the existing Lidl Ballincollig Foodstore Lands to reflect the existing permitted pattern of established retail provisions at West City Retail Park, Innishmore, Ballincollig, Cork, and that such be reflected/presented within the new Cork City Development Plan 2022 – 2028.
Extending the proposed ZO 9 Neighbourhood and Local Centre of the existing Lidl Foodstore Lands to reflect the existing permitted pattern of established retail provisions, will facilitate redevelopment/expansion opportunities of the existing West City Retail Park, provide for more competition, will not preserve existing commercial interests, and promote innovation, which is all in line with the Retail Planning Guidelines (2012).
The subject lands are in close proximity to a significant extent of other uses, including Sustainable Residential Neighbourhood, provided in the immediate surrounding area, all accessible within 15-minutes, allowing for more active transportation and a wider range of uses and services available for the residents in the surrounding neighbourhood.