GrantedEnergyDecided 14 July 2022

Dunnes Stores, The Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk Co Louth

Installation of solar panels on the roof of Dunnes Stores in Dundalk.

22433 · Louth County Council · Lodged 31 May 2022

Reference: 22433
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 31 May 2022
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 1.1 m²

Summary

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Permission is sought for the installation of a solar photovoltaic panel system on the roof of Dunnes Stores at The Marshes Shopping Centre. The proposed solar array and mounting system will cover approximately 3,812 square metres.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for the installation of solar photovoltaic panels and mounting system (c. 3,812sqm) on dunnes stores roof, including all other associated site works/services

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Town or Village CentreLC

“To support the development, improvement and expansion of town or village centre activities.”

National zoning type: Commercial, retail

Objective set by the Louth County Development Plan (2021–2027). 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

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
143 Oaklawns, St Alphonsus Road, Dundalk	Feb 2026	€247,000	208 m
176 Oaklawns, Dundalk, Louth	Feb 2025	€285,000	265 m
131 Oaklawns, Dundalk, Louth	Jul 2025	€290,000	271 m
42 Laurel Grove Greenacres, Dundalk, Louthnot full market price	Jun 2026	€120,000	274 m
129 Oaklawns, Dundalk, Co Louth	Apr 2025	€208,000	282 m
17 Willaimsons Place, Dundalk, Louth	Apr 2026	€155,000	292 m
33 Afton Dr, Dundalk, Louth	May 2026	€275,000	297 m
7 Afton Dr, Greenacres, Dundalk	Aug 2025	€306,250	308 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 received31 May 2022
Decision due25 July 2022
Decision issued14 July 2022
Grant issued15 August 2022
Permission expiry14 August 2027

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