An appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanala against the approval of plans for a new Lidl supermarket in Loughrea.
The project was approved by county planners last month despite some local opposition.
The site of the proposed new Lidl supermarket is a greenfield site off the R350, between the town centre and the bypass.
County planners gave the green light last month with 26 conditions attached, though there were a considerable number of objections.
The most common issue was the potential for traffic problems in the local area and the wider town - followed closely by the supermarket likely drawing people away from the town centre.
That position was supported by retail representative association RGDATA.
In its submission, the group argued the supermarket plan isn't compatiable with the Government's "Town Centre First" policy and would undermine existing town services.
RGDATA and several local residents have now lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanala, with a decision due later this year.
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