Lidl junction of Ardee/Oriel Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan
Demolition of the existing Lidl store to build a larger discount foodstore.
2360183 · Monaghan County Council · Lodged 30 August 2023
- Reference
- 2360183
- Authority
- Monaghan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 August 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of the existing 1,631 sqm Lidl foodstore. It will be replaced by a larger single-storey 2,529 sqm discount foodstore with a mezzanine plant deck, reconfigured parking, solar panels, and associated works.
- Storey
- 1
- 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
- Permission for development onsisting 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 c. 1,631 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of c. 1,174 sqm
- The construction of a single storey (with mezzanine plant deck) mono-pitch discount foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring 2,529 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,652 sqm
- Redevelopment / reconfiguration and extension of existing site layout, car parking and hard and soft landscaping, with reconfigured vehicular accesses from existing access road to oriel road and reconfigured pedestrian access from ardee road; and
- Provision and renewal of boundary treatments, free standing and building mounted signage, covered trolley bay, refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, esb unit sub-station, public lighting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, roof mounted solar panels, cycle parking, modification of existing drainage, utility and services infrastructure and connections, extension and refurbishment of existing access road, and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level. Significant further information relates to the submission of an updated waste management plan & road safety audit
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide, protect and enhance town centre facilities and promote town centre strengthening.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 (2025–2031). 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
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Highfield, Carrickmacross, Monaghan | May 2025 | €251,000 | 148 m |
| 77 Highfield, Carrickmacross, Monaghan | Sept 2025 | €180,000 | 153 m |
| 65 Highfield, Carrickmacross, Monaghan | Jun 2026 | €223,000 | 159 m |
| 62 Highfield, Carrickmacross, Monaghan | Feb 2025 | €205,000 | 179 m |
| 33 Highfield, Carrickmacross, Monaghan | Feb 2025 | €205,000 | 212 m |
| 22 Ascaill Rois, Magherboy Road, Carrickmacross | Dec 2025 | €325,000 | 256 m |
| 19 Ascaill Rois, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan | Apr 2025 | €295,000 | 265 m |
| 17 Ascail Rois, Magherboy Rd, Carrickmacross | Jun 2026 | €325,500 | 276 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 August 2023
- Further information requested24 October 2023
- Further information received19 January 2024
- Decision due6 March 2024
- Decision issued5 March 2024
- Grant issued11 April 2024
- Permission expiry10 April 2029
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