Lidl in Cork City Centre?

BanzaiBk wrote: »

We moved into the Elysian last week and the agent didn't know what the parking situation would be. It gets busy enough with euromedic at times.

I have never seen the public car park any where near full, there are in excess of 300 spaces in the public car park if I remember. So are ye enjoying the place, I have been here a number of years now love it still. The manager at reception should be able to tell you what the situation will be, but unlike euro medic I don't really see people driving to Aldi, it would be in my opinion aimed more at the local city centre population.

BanzaiBk wrote: »

Yep we're enjoying it alright. I was a bit skeptical about how soundproof etc it would be but it's super quiet in the apartments. We have neighbours all around us and we can't hear a peep. It's a big step up for us space-wise which is great. I didn't expect it to be as populated as it is either, it always looked empty to me! Happy out.

Ya its almost half full now, big change from when I moved in in 2009, there was no one here, but thankfully they have kept the place well. It's very quiet I only have one neighbour thankfully lol. Will be great when Aldi move in. Hope you continue to enjoy living here.

BanzaiBk wrote: »

We moved into the Elysian last week and the agent didn't know what the parking situation would be. It gets busy enough with euromedic at times.

1 customer & 200 guards !!!!



Not the best location compared to city center Cornmarket in my opinion.

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

I cant wait for lidl to open up really excited i am, any idea when aldi be opening up that somewhere else in town beside euromedic place or something is it?

'Excited':D Your easy to please;)

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Hey everyone i emailed lidl and asked when they opening up in town said 27th feb at 8am yey. I emailed aldi also seeing if there was a aldi coming city centre near the elysian building and waiting on reply from them

According to City Council website Aldi does not yet have planning permission, or more correctly O'Flynn construction does not have planning.

http://planning.corkcity.ie/InternetEnquiry/rpt_ViewApplicDetails.asp?validFileNum=1&app_num_file=1435896


"development comprising the amalgamation of retail units Retail 1A and Retail 2 (as permitted under planning register no. 04/28877 and modified by planning register no. 09/33951) to provide a single unit with a net retail area of 900m2 and the alteration and change of use of the amalgamated unit to provide a discount food store including the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises; alterations to the elevations including new/revised entrance doors; new signage; and trolley bays including those within the onsite car parking areas, on a site of 0.1727ha"


Received Date: 30/01/2014 Decision Due Date: 26/03/2014

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Oh really i must heard wrong someone on this chat said that there will be a aldi coming town as well near elysian building. Lol no harm asking suppose least be lidl great store to

Yes there is an Aldi coming, to the Elysian they are in the middle of the planning process.

evilivor wrote: »

Irish Examiner:

"While the €150m Elysian development has had retail planning from day one, the specifics of the Aldi store will need city planning approval, it is believed."

Decision is due March, all going well would see it open a few months after decision, its in reality just fitting out.

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

I got a reply back from someone works aldi about the store coming to town its not this year seems below is the email i got this morning.

Dear Ms Reynolds,





Thank you for taking the time to contact us via Facebook regarding our new stores that are opening in Co. Cork. Whilst I’m afraid I don’t know if these locations listed below are in relation to where you’ve heard a store will be opening, I can confirm these are the new stores that will be opening in Co. Cork in 2014.



Glasslinn Road Bandon - Opening 19/06/2014



Cinema Street Douglas - Opening 18/092014



Hazelwood Glamire - Opening 18/09/2014



Sleaveen East Macroom - 03/04/2014





I hope this is of some help to you and possible answers your query.





Yours Sincerely,





Elinor Ireland



Aldi Customer Service

How can they say when a store is opening, when they don't have planning permission for?

While it seems a deal is done I assume same is subject to planning, so they can not announce an opening date till (assuming they do get it) they are granted planning. Once they get that they can then set a date which could very well be next year.

The new Lidl is great. The layout is similar to stores I've seen in Germany and Austria where you enter on one side of a horseshoe and pay/exit on the other.