An appeal to build a new LIDL store in Irvine has been thown out by councillors after plans were previously refused. The appeal was heard by the council s Local Review Body [Friday, January 8] after the decision was delayed again last year. Planning officers previously refused the decision due to the location not taking a town centre-first approach as stated in NAC s Local Development Plan, while Lidl bosses say no suitable or available sites within the catchment area can accommodate the plans. Planning officers said the discount giant had shown no will to deliver site other than proposed Stancastle one and asking that councillors refuse the appeal.