Fingal Weekly Planning13 Mar 2026

F26A/0191E/R3

Boroimhe Shopping Centre, Boroimhe, Swords, Co. Dublin

Lead potentialMedium

Substantial 600 sq. m. solar installation on a shopping centre roof, a well-defined specialist renewable package.

Planning stageNew Application

Project typeRetrofit Energy Upgrade

Development sectorCommercial Retail

Matched trades3

Source description

What is being proposed

The development will consist of the installation of 600 sq. m. of solar panels on the roof of the existing building and all associated works. The application relates to 'relevant solar energy development' RED III development. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. Where a notice is given under section 34D(b) of the Act, the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

3 evidence-led matches

Solar

High

Installation of 600 sq. m. of solar panels on the roof is the explicit primary scope.

Electrical

Medium

Solar panel installation and associated works imply electrical connections and inverters.

Roofing

Low

Roof-mounted solar installation implies roof access and mounting works on the existing building.