TESCO EXTRA CLEARWATER SHOPPING, FINGLAS ROAD, DUBLIN 11, D11 XY4E
Retention of 380 solar panels on the roof of the existing Tesco Extra building.
WEB1782/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 3 April 2026
- Reference
- WEB1782/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Received
- 3 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedTesco Ireland is seeking retention permission for 380 solar photovoltaic panels mounted on fixed-tilt support structures on the roof of the existing building. The panels cover a total roof area of approximately 949 square metres and do not exceed the height of the parapet.
- Floor area
- 949 m²
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Official record
Development description
Retention permission: 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. Of 380 solar photovoltaic (pv) panels 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), with each panel having a capacity of 480 wp. The pv panels are contained entirely within the footprint of the existing building and do not exceed the height of the parapet, covering a total roof area of approximately 949,00 square metres. The development includes all associated works, including support frameworks, rooftop cabling, and connection to the existing on-site electrical infrastructure.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Glenhill Villas, Finglas, Dublin 11 | Dec 2025 | €405,000 | 141 m |
| 81 Finn Eber Fort, Finglas, Dublin 11 | Mar 2026 | €500,000 | 209 m |
| 67 Finn Eber Fort, Wellmount Rd, Finglas Dublin 11 | Mar 2026 | €480,000 | 224 m |
| 64 Finn Eber Fort, Finglas, Dublin 11 | Nov 2025 | €456,000 | 238 m |
| 35 Glenhill Dr, Finglas Rd, Dublin 11 | Jul 2025 | €325,000 | 246 m |
| 84 Glenhill Rd, Finglas, Dublin 9 | Jun 2026 | €545,000 | 258 m |
| 47 Glenhill Drive, Finglas, Dublin 11 | Apr 2026 | €428,000 | 269 m |
| 14 Finneber Fort, Finglas, Dublin 11 | Nov 2025 | €400,000 | 283 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 received3 April 2026
- Decision due29 May 2026
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