Lidl, Ballinagh Road, Cavan
Demolition of the existing Lidl supermarket in Cavan and construction of a larger, new Lidl store.
22344 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 23 August 2022
- Reference
- 22344
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 August 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves demolishing the existing 1,596 sqm Lidl discount foodstore and replacing it with a larger 2,560 sqm single-storey supermarket. The development will also include 120 car parking spaces, roof-mounted solar panels, EV charging infrastructure, and associated site works.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 2,560 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- For the construction of a new discount foodstore supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales at this site of 0.905 hectares. The proposed development comprises
- The demolition of existing single storey discount foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring c. 1,596 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of c. 1,165 sqm
- The construction of a single storey mono-pitch (with flat roof loading bay) discount foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring 2,560 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,652 sqm
- Redevelopment/reconfiguration of existing site layout, car parking 120 no. Spaces and hard and soft landscaping, with retained existing vehicular access point to existing access road, relocated dock leveller hgv delivery bay; and
- Provision and renewal of boundary treatments, free standing and building mounted signage, covered trolley bay, refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, esb unit sub-station, external lighting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, roof mounted solar panels, cycle parking, modification of existing drainage, utility and services infrastructure and connections, and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level. The planning application is accompanied by a natura impact statement (nis). Significant further information and revised plans have been submitted
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Protect, provide for and/or improve local centre facilities.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
Objective set by the Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 O'raghallaigh Park, Cavan, Co Cavannot full market price | Nov 2025 | €84,000 | 55 m |
| 5 Creighan Manor, Cavannot full market price · price excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €231,145 | 139 m |
| 28 Creighan Manor, Cavanprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €370,044 | 139 m |
| 14 Creighan Manor, Ballinagh Road, Cavanprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €277,533 | 139 m |
| 24 Creighan Manor, Ballinagh Road, Cavanprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €303,965 | 139 m |
| 6 Creighan Manor, Cavannot full market price · price excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €231,145 | 139 m |
| 25 Ring View Gortkesh Oldtown, Cavan, Cavan | Mar 2026 | €283,000 | 170 m |
| 5 Fort Village, Cavan, Cavan | Apr 2025 | €180,000 | 183 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 August 2022
- Further information requested17 October 2022
- Further information received7 February 2023
- Decision due3 April 2023
- Decision issued29 March 2023
- Appeal submitted21 April 2023
- Appeal decided16 April 2024
- Permission expiry15 April 2029
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