Consultant advice sought following refusal of plans for Westside superstore

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The developer behind a proposal for a major supermarket development in Westside is to meet with consultants to consider his next steps following a refusal from An Bórd Pleanála. Former Mayor of Galway Michael O'hUigínn claims the planning authority has made a series of invalid points in relation to the application. In making its decision, An Bórd Pleanála said the 15 million euro project planned on the Seamus Quirke road ‘would detract from the vitality and viability of Galway City Centre.' The development had also met with opposition from local residents' groups. Micháel O'hUigínn says the project has been pursued for almost five years now and he will take time to consider the next course of action.