On Tower Limited appealed the refusal to An Bórd Pleanála who ultimately overturned the Council's decision and decided to grant permission for the development.

An Bórd Pleanála rejected the appeal and granted permission for the development with a number of revised conditions.

The case has been ongoing for over 12 months, after a previous decision to refuse leave to appeal was quashed by the high court.

An Bord Pleanála rejected the appeal against the construction of 10 houses and granted permission for the development.

Cavan County Planners initially refused the application, however the decision was appealed to An Bórd Pleanála.

Aldi were given the green light to start work on a new €6.5m store in the town last week by An Bord Pleanála.

The new €6.5m store will open in County Cavan in 2024.

Cllr Sarah O'Reilly says people living in Cootehill deserve to have a choice on where they shop.