Lidl, Dublin Road, Longford
Demolition of an existing Lidl store in Longford to build a larger, part two-storey supermarket.
22139 · Longford County Council · Lodged 16 June 2022
- Reference
- 22139
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 June 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of the existing 1,297 sqm Lidl store and the clearance of an adjoining former fuel depot. A new, larger part single and part two-storey discount foodstore measuring 2,529 sqm will be constructed, featuring solar panels, EV charging, and a reconfigured car park.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 2,529 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 development at lidl, dublin road, longford, n39 ax72 (and the adjoining former fuel depot site), consisting of the construction of a new discount foodstore supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales on an extended site. The proposed development comprises
- The demolition of existing single storey discount foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring 1,297 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 992 sqm
- Site clearance of adjoining former fuel depot site
- The construction of a part single part two storey discount foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) with mono-pitch roof measuring 2,529 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,662sqm
- Redevelopment/reconfiguration of existing and extended site layout and car parking with relocated vehicular access along dublin road; and
- Provision and renewal of boundary treatments, free standing and building mounted signage, covered trolley bay, refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, hard and soft landscaping, public lighting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, roof mounted solar panels, esb substation, cycle parking, modification and extension of existing drainage, utility and services infrastructure and connections, and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Springlawn, Longfordnot full market price | Apr 2026 | €96,000 | 65 m |
| 12 St Marys Terrace, Dublin Rd, Longford | Nov 2025 | €217,000 | 85 m |
| 6 Butterfield, Deanscurragh, Longford | Jan 2025 | €260,000 | 135 m |
| 46 A P C, Co. Longfordnot full market price | Jan 2026 | €81,660 | 184 m |
| 41 Teffia Park, Longford, Longford | Feb 2025 | €120,000 | 194 m |
| 24 Teffia Park, Longford, Longford | May 2026 | €191,000 | 219 m |
| 8 Fitzgerald House, Leader Park, Dublin Rd Longford Town | Oct 2025 | €60,000 | 267 m |
| 44 D�n Darrach, Dublin Road, County Longford | Feb 2026 | €80,000 | 270 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 received16 June 2022
- Further information requested4 August 2022
- Further information received17 October 2022
- Decision due13 November 2022
- Decision issued9 November 2022
- Grant issued12 December 2022
- Permission expiry11 December 2027
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