An Bord Pleanála has turned down a planning application for the redevelopment of Liffey Valley shopping centre in Co Dublin after an objection by cinema operator Ster Century.

The €500m extension to the 12-year-old retail complex was rejected on the grounds that it would have an adverse impact on established retail shopping areas in nearby Lucan and Clondalkin. Planners said in their decision that the local road network could not support the extra traffic which would be generated by the developments.

An Board Pleanála also turned down a related application to build a separate Tesco store on a site immediately adjoining the proposed development after
an objection by small grocers body
RGDATA.

The original plan was submitted in April 2009 by Barkhill Limited, a joint venture involving property developer Owen O'Callaghan and Grosvenor Estates.

The plans included an extension to the existing centre of 62,000 square metres, including a large civic square, a civic centre, a library and a Fás office.

There will also be an extra 52,000 square metres of retail space, including the Tesco food store and 60 retail units.