Plans to build almost 1k apartments at a site at the Blanchardstown shopping centre have been called "detrimental" and appealed by some of the most high profile tenants of the building.
Retailers including Lifestyle Sports, TK Maxx, Harvey Norman, Smyths and Woodies have all opposed the plan for the 971 apartment building for a car park within the shopping centre bounds. They're arguing that the construction would cut parking spaces by almost a third and would impact on business.
The development plans range from one to 16 storeys in height and were approved by Fingal County Council in January. Other issues mentioned included a lack of consultation with retailers and disruption to business during construction, the Irish Independent reports.
