Future of Ferrybank Shopping Centre remains unresolved after latest court hearing
The proceedings involving Waterford City and County Council and Kilkenny County Council came before the High Court this morning
The future of the Ferrybank Shopping Centre on the outskirts of Waterford city remains unresolved after today’s latest court proceedings.
The judicial review of Kilkenny County Council’s planning decision relating to the shopping centre came before the High Court again this morning.
The matter was heard before Mr Justice Richard Humphreys in Court 24 as part of the list of cases heard from 9:30am onwards.
The plaintiff, Waterford City and County Council, was again represented by Lanigan & Curran Solicitors.
Court records listed Kilkenny County Council, Ireland (the State), and the Attorney General as the defendants.
Following today’s proceedings, the case was adjourned for mention on Monday, July 6.
It has been transferred to the ‘Planning and Environment’ court list for mention on that date.
The shopping centre has lain largely vacant since its construction in 2008, with Ferrybank Library currently the building’s sole occupant.
However, it looked set to open after Kilkenny County Council approved plans for Dunnes Stores to move into the building last August.
This decision was subsequently challenged by Waterford City and County Council through judicial review proceedings.
The local authority contends that Kilkenny County Council failed to carry out an adequate retail impact assessment before granting permission for the development.