Tesco Extra Clearwater Shopping, Finglas Road, Dublin 11, D11 XY4E
Retention permission for 380 solar panels on the roof of the Tesco Extra building.
WEB1376/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 20 February 2026
- Reference
- WEB1376/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Received
- 20 February 2026
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for the installation of 380 solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of the existing Tesco Extra building. The solar array covers a roof area of approximately 933.10 square metres with an installed capacity of 182.4 kWp.
- Floor area
- 933 m²
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Official record
Development description
Retention: red iii: tesco ireland limited intends to apply to dublin city council for retention permission for development at tesco extra, clearwater shopping centre, finglas road, dublin 11, d11 xy4e. The development consists of the installation of 380 solar photovoltaic (pv) panels, each with a capacity of 480 wp, mounted on fixed-tilt support structures on the roof of the existing tesco extra building. The total installed capacity is approximately 182.4 kwp (dc) and 136 kw (ac), covering a total roof area of approximately 933.10 square metres. The development includes all associated works, including support frameworks, rooftop cabling, and connection to the existing on-site electrical infrastructure. The pv panels are contained entirely within the footprint of the existing building and do not exceed the height of the parapet. This development is covered by the provisions of the renewable energy directive iii (directive (eu) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34d of the planning and development act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34d(b), the provisions of article 26a of the planning and development regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Fairlawn Rd, Finglas South, Dublin 11 | Mar 2025 | €220,000 | 36 m |
| 2 Fairlawn Rd, Finglas, Dublin 11 | Nov 2025 | €271,000 | 114 m |
| 142 Premier Sq, Finglas Rd, Finglas Dublin 11 | Oct 2025 | €321,000 | 129 m |
| Apt 162 Block 7, Premier Sq, Finglas Rd Dublin 11 | Jan 2026 | €272,000 | 129 m |
| 149 Premier Sq, Finglas Rd, Glasnevin Dublin 11 | Jul 2026 | €240,000 | 129 m |
| 84 Glenhill Rd, Finglas, Dublin 9 | Jun 2026 | €545,000 | 160 m |
| 167 Premier Square Rd, Finglas Dublin 11, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €317,000 | 170 m |
| 13 Hazel Croft Garden, Finglas South, Dublin 11 | Jun 2026 | €325,000 | 196 m |
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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 received20 February 2026
- Decision due16 April 2026
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