Planning permission sought for an Aldi in Knocknacarra

Iwannahurl

The proposed development is a 1500 sq m single-storey retail unit on this site.

http://gis.galwaycity.ie/ePlan/InternetEnquiry/rpt_ViewApplicDetails.asp?validFileNum=1&app_num_file=13341

at1withmyself

I think its a much better location than the Lidl store been proposed on the Ballymoneen Road plus it'll be nice to see some development in the retail park. Hope it gets the go ahead.

beardybrewer

'Sensible' is the first word that comes to my mind. This is the obvious commercial centre for Knocknacarra. Good place for a post office, petrol, and a fast food option too. It will be interesting to see who takes advantage of this location over the next 10 years.

Dan_Solo

Pity they can't put it where the Knocknacarra open air swimming pool is currently located.
Joking aside, looks like a good spot for it. What an eyesore they made of that whole area.

GerardKeating

newkie wrote: »

'Sensible' is the first word that comes to my mind. This is the obvious commercial centre for Knocknacarra. Good place for a post office, petrol, and a fast food option too. It will be interesting to see who takes advantage of this location over the next 10 years.

'Sensible', so unlikely to be approved?

snubbleste

Aldi already has planning permission in Knockers, am I correct?

biko

That's Lidl yeah? www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056766876

snubbleste

biko wrote: »

That's Lidl yeah? www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056766876

Found it, it's Aldi.
The company was granted permission for a discount store and primary care centre and offices at Knocknacarra District Centre in 2009.
http://connachttribune.ie/breaking-news/28926-aldi-submits-new-plans-for-knocknacarra-discount-store

beardybrewer

biko wrote: »

That's Lidl yeah? www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056766876

Yep, that's the thread on LIDL at Ballymoneen / Western Distributor. The decision date is now blank on their planning application and still says not yet decided.


The ALDI mentioned in this thread is across from Monkey Business.

Iwannahurl

Lidl application not yet decided.

http://gis.galwaycity.ie/ePlan/InternetEnquiry/rpt_ViewApplicDetails.asp?validFileNum=1&app_num_file=12268

EDIT: snap.

snubbleste

Aldi should have gone ahead and built in 2009, despite the economic outlook.
This new reduced size application suggests that this is the case.
They could have converted the surplus space to offices/possible living accomodation subject to planning, plus they'd be mopping up even more grocery spend in the area.

Iwannahurl

Planning permission granted: http://connachttribune.ie/aldi-gets-go-ahead-for-knocknacarra-store/

More "professional artwork" to be provided for the public good, at the Planners' insistence, and they are also concerned about the colour of the paving in the car-parking area.

Nothing about how pedestrians and cyclists are to traverse the Western Distributor Road to and from the premises, however. More levitation required, perhaps?

GDSGR8

Iwannahurl wrote: »

Planning permission granted:

More "professional artwork" to be provided for the public good, at the Planners' insistence, and they are also concerned about the colour of the paving in the car-parking area.

Nothing about how pedestrians and cyclists are to traverse the Western Distributor Road to and from the premises, however. More levitation required, perhaps?

They'll probably traverse it in the same way they currently do. Is that by levitation?

Iwannahurl

GDSGR8 wrote: »

They'll probably traverse it in the same way they currently do. Is that by levitation?

With trepidation.

GDSGR8

It's not a particularly difficult road to cross, and an Aldi store isn't likely to generate too many additional trips compared to existing patterns. People will most likely split their shopping between Aldi and Dunne's rather than just going to Dunne's.

Ludikrus

Iwannahurl wrote: »

Really? Where are the pedestrian crossings?

remember,
one, look for a safe place
two, don't hurry, stop and wait,
three look all around and listen
before you cross the road,
remember,
four, let all the traffic pass you
five, then walking straight across you
six, keep watching,
thats the safe cross code!!!!!

Robbo

Granted despite the objections from the PR arm of Musgraves RGDATA, "the group which represents small, family-owned businesses".

Col200sx

Does anybody know when this Aldi is due to open?

I thought I heard somebody mention January 2015, but there's not a bit of action happening on the site where it's due to go.

Anybody know?

thesandeman

Col200sx wrote: »

Does anybody know when this Aldi is due to open?

I thought I heard somebody mention January 2015, but there's not a bit of action happening on the site where it's due to go.

Anybody know?

Maybe it's going to be a pop up shop?





*gets coat*

Laviski

Col200sx wrote: »

Does anybody know when this Aldi is due to open?

I thought I heard somebody mention January 2015, but there's not a bit of action happening on the site where it's due to go.

Anybody know?

thats the oranmore shop you have heard.

Cheshire Cat

They are clearing the site opposite Pure Skill / Monkey Busines now. Looks like something might happen at long last.

MUFC20TIMES

Cheshire Cat wrote: »

They are clearing the site opposite Pure Skill / Monkey Busines now. Looks like something might happen at long last.

it is happening I asked a builder what they were clearing it out for and he said new Aldi

SocialSpud

They've started digging. I personally think it's great for those of us who don't want to go into the city.

ciaranlan

Was chatting to one of the guys working on the site. Said it should be ready by this November.

Iwannahurl

No doubt the residents of Knocknacarra can't wait to stock up on Crownfield Nougat Pillows and Tandil Ultra washing-up liquid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6kXMwm9Vc4

Cheshire Cat

Iwannahurl wrote: »

No doubt the residents of Knocknacarra can't wait to stock up on Crownfield Nougat Pillows and Tandil Ultra washing-up liquid.

Actually, as a Knocknacarra resident, I am really looking forward to being able to walk to Aldi!

Asmodean

Iwannahurl wrote: »

No doubt the residents of Knocknacarra can't wait to stock up on Crownfield Nougat Pillows and Tandil Ultra washing-up liquid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6kXMwm9Vc4

Those nugget pillows are deadly in all fairness!