Planning permission was refused last month.
Lidl Ireland is lodging an appeal against Roscommon County Council's decision to refuse planning permission for a new midlands store.
The supermarket chain submitted plans for a single-storey discount supermarket, a café/restaurant and "plaza areas" in Monksland, Athlone.
The local authority refused the application last month, citing its non-compliance with the local area plan.
In a statement to Midlands 103, Lidl says it remains "committed to opening a new store in the Monksland and wider Athlone area".
Statement in full:
"Lidl Ireland can confirm it has appealed Roscommon County Council's decision and remains committed to opening a new store in the Monksland and wider Athlone area, bringing Lidl's market-leading quality and value to shoppers in the community as soon as possible."
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