Dunnes Strores, Dublin Road, Longford
Installation of solar panels on the roof of Dunnes Stores in Longford.
22128 · Longford County Council · Lodged 30 May 2022
- Reference
- 22128
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 May 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of installing approximately 1,776 square metres of solar photovoltaic panels and a mounting system on the roof of the Dunnes Stores building, along with all associated site works.
- Floor area
- 1,776 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
Will consist of installation of solar photovoltaic panels and mounting system (c 1,776 sqm) on dunnes stores roof, including all associated site works/services
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for the development & enhancement of town core uses including retail, residential, commercial, civic & other uses”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027 (2021–2027). 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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Grianard, Ardnacassa, Longford | Sept 2025 | €196,000 | 162 m |
| 1 Midara Gardens, Longford, Longford | Nov 2025 | €207,000 | 181 m |
| 64 Grian Ard Ardnacassa, Ardnacassa, Longford | Nov 2025 | €239,000 | 225 m |
| 14 Ardnacassa Avenue, Co. Longfordnot full market price | Sept 2025 | €102,000 | 266 m |
| 25 Grian Ard, Ardnacassa, Longford | Dec 2025 | €176,500 | 269 m |
| 8 Fitzgerald House, Leader Park, Dublin Rd Longford Town | Oct 2025 | €60,000 | 270 m |
| 8 Ardnacassa Ave, Longford, Longford | Mar 2026 | €242,000 | 302 m |
| Parkers, Dublin Road, Longford | Mar 2026 | €30,000 | 305 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 received30 May 2022
- Decision due24 July 2022
- Decision issued18 July 2022
- Grant issued19 August 2022
- Permission expiry18 August 2027
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