Galway Bay fm newsroom:
Aldi’s has been successful in its bid to build a discount foodstore in Tuam.
The project had encountered a setback following an appeal to An Bord Pleanála by RGDATA, the representative group for local grocery outlets who has raised concerns over a number of areas.
The plan led by Aldi Stores (Ireland) Ltd is set to see the construction of a single storey discount foodstore to be serviced by 97 car parking spaces.
It secured approval from Galway County Council last December subject to 15 conditions.
RGDATA had later raised an appeal with An Bord Pleanála with concerns over the inefficient use of zoned lands, urban design and visual impact, building height, carparking, traffic hazard and flood risk.
However, the board has given its backing to the project subject to 13 conditions.
Galway East TD Sean Canney has welcomed the decision stating it represents a major boost for retail trade in the centre of Tuam.
