It has been confirmed this morning (Tuesday) that Aldi Stores (Ireland) Ltd has been granted permission (subject to conditions) for the demolition of derelict structures and the repair and refurbishment of the terrace to provide 5 residential dwellings, construction of a discount store (to include off licence use) and all site development works at the former Candon’s site and lands to the rear at Patrick Street, Boyle.
The letter from An Coimisiun Pleanala dated September 18th, contains 24 conditions.
In relation to a planning appeal such as this, all decisions by An Coimisiun Pleanala are final and can only be challenged by judicial review in the High Court on a point of law and that must be made within 8 weeks of the date of the decision.
Development History
In February 2025 the company sought permission for the demolition of derelict buildings and structures (c. 1,043 sqm) to the (rear) west of and south of the 2 storey terrace of buildings fronting Patrick Street and the repair and refurbishment of the terrace to provide 5 no. 2 storey residential dwellings (3 no. 1 bed, 2 no. 2 bed) each with private amenity space, car parking and communal bin storage area. Reconfigured site access from Patrick Street to lands to rear to facilitate the construction of a single storey discount foodstore (to include off licence use) with a gross floor area of c. 1,839 sqm (net retail area 1,315 sqm), standalone single storey ESB substation and switch room (c.21 sqm). The development includes the erection of 1 no. internally illuminated two sided pole sign at the site entrance at Patrick Street and 2 no. internally illuminated store signs at northern elevation and eastern elevation (c. 20.44 sqm signage in total). The development will be served by 96 no. car parking spaces and 10 no. cycle parking spaces (and bicycle shelter). The proposed development includes all engineering works, landscaping works, boundary treatments, external plant area, solar panels at roof level and site development works to facilitate the scheme at the former Candon’s site and lands to the rear of St. Patrick Street in Boyle.
There were five submissions lodged with Roscommon Co Co on the application with one redacted. Of the remaining four submissions, two requested a refusal.
In January 2026, permission was granted by Roscommon Co Co for the development.
But on February 16th a third party appeal by Brian O’Sullivan, Kilgolan Upper, Ballyboy, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly was lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Later that same month, Planning and Development Consultants on behalf of Aldi Stores (Ireland) Ltd, lodged a first party appeal to An Coimisiun Pleanala against conditions only attached to Roscommon County Council’s notification of a decision to grant permission
In June, Am Coimisiun Pleanala issued a letter to parties involved saying: “The Commission propose to take into account the following: The Commission noted the requirements in policy objective NH10.4 as set out in the Roscommon Co Development Plan 2022 – 2028, the protected status of bats as per Annex IV of the EU Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) regulation 2011, as amended and the statement in the ecological assessment that a bat derogation licence will be required for the removal of a bat roost on the site prior to development”.
Tuesday August 18th was the date given for a decision but the Board then said this has been extended “Because a notice was issued to all parties under Section 137 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). The last date for a response to this was August 10th. Further consideration of the case is required so we do not have a due date for a decision at the moment”.
The company had answered all questions put to them by An Coimisiun Pleanala in the designated period and eagerly awaited this morning’s decision.
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