Largescale supermarket development planned in Dungarvan
A major retail-based development is being planned at a long vacant site in the centre of Dungarvan town.
Planned is the construction of multiple large retail buildings. A small number of apartments and a café are also planned on the site.
The applicant, Mr. Shane Houlihan, has previously planned similar proposals at the location on Richard A. Walsh Street, Dungarvan, which is part of the former Glanbia Site (READ MORE).
In October 2023, Mr. Houlihan has planning permission refused for the construction of a new Tesco store at the site.
Dungarvan is the only large urban area in Waterford without a Tesco, with five stores serving the city and Tramore.
In updated plans submitted by Mr. Houlihan this week, reference to Tesco is made within planning files.
The files state: “It is acknowledged that Dungarvan has a relatively limited number of national stores. In particular, it is noted that Dungarvan (and west Waterford) is not served by Tesco and as a result residents wishing to avail of this offer, are having to travel either across the County to Waterford City or into County Cork to Youghal.”
The proposed development will consist of a mixed-use site comprising the construction of 2 two-storey buildings.
Building one comprises a 1–2 storey anchor convenience and a comparison retail store. A cafe is also planned.
The first floor of the building will accommodate 3 two-bedroom apartments, 1 three-bedroom apartment and a management suite.
The total gross floor area of Building 1 will be approximately 4,737 sqm.
Building two comprises a two-storey store split into two units, each comprising of comparison retail sales areas.
The total gross floor area of Building 2 will be approximately 3,468 sqm.
The development will also provide a car park with 154 spaces.
The project application was deemed ‘Incomplete’ by Waterford City and County Council last week, and the applicant will need to submit further information before the development can progress further through the planning process.
Updates are expected.
Read more from this week’s edition of the Waterford News & Star HERE.
