Aldi’s Boyle Expansion Faces Planning Delay Following Appeal

Plans for a new Aldi supermarket in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland, have been put on hold after a local resident lodged an appeal against the approved planning permission. The appeal, filed with An Coimisiún Pleanála, casts uncertainty over the development and potentially delays the creation of up to 30 new jobs.

Planning Permission and Initial Approval

Roscommon County Council granted planning permission for the Aldi store last month, subject to 36 conditions. The project includes the construction of a 1,839 square-meter supermarket and the refurbishment of five existing houses on Patrick Street. The plans as well involve demolishing derelict buildings and structures to create way for the new development, along with provisions for 96 car parking spaces, 10 cycle parking spaces, and a bicycle shelter.

Details of the Appeal

The appeal was lodged by Brian O’Sullivan, a resident of Kilcormac, County Offaly, with An Coimisiún Pleanála on February 16th [1]. The specific grounds for the appeal have not been publicly disclosed.

Decision Timeline

An Coimisiún Pleanála will now review the case and is expected to make a final determination by June 22nd of this year [2]. This process could potentially reverse the Roscommon County Council’s decision.

Local Reaction

Councillor Sean Moylan, chairperson of Boyle Municipal District, expressed his disappointment with the appeal but remains confident in the Roscommon County Council’s planning system [3]. He stated his hope that the original decision will stand, despite the decision-making process now shifting to the national planning body.

Impact on Job Creation

The delay caused by the appeal could postpone the creation of up to 30 permanent new jobs that Aldi had planned to bring to Boyle [4].

This article was updated on February 18, 2026, to reflect the latest information available.