Fresh option of stand-alone Tesco store at Dunmurry
An exciting new chapter is about to unfold as we plan to relocate our Dunmurry store, which has served the community for almost 25 years, to a new location.
Our current lease, set to expire in August 2027, offers us a unique opportunity to redesign and elevate the shopping experience we provide here in the heart of Dunmurry.
A short distance from our current compact location, the new site proposes a spacious retail area that will not only accommodate a wider array of products but will also provide ample parking facilities.
We were pleased that permission was resolved to be granted by BCC planning committee in June 2026 for a new Tesco store as part of the current Makro building. This gives us an opportunity to bring forward a development in the future.
We are also now reviewing an option of a standalone Tesco store in the car park at the Makro site. The store will comprise of a total gross area of 2,934sq.m with a net sales area of 1,966 sq.m. This will allow us to explore all options and make the right long-term, sustainable investment for customers, colleagues and the local community in Dunmurry.
We believe the additional flexibility of the space for the new proposal has the potential to deliver an all-round offering for both shoppers and colleagues. The new Tesco store would have 167 car parking spaces, with an additional 160 spaces available for the Makro.
Tesco has submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) which effectively kick-starts the formal 12-week pre-application process, during which time we look forward to engaging with the local community and other key stakeholders to explain and obtain feedback on our plans prior to submission of our planning application in early 2027.
Pre-Application Community Consultation
We will be updating this website to provide key information about the development proposals. This will contain details on how residents can provide feedback to the project team (noting that any representations provided are not comments on a planning application).
We propose to hold a community consultation event on 12th November 2026 between 3pm-7pm at the Beechlawn Hotel in Dunmurry. It will include a display of the proposals and allow local residents and stakeholders an opportunity to speak with members of the project team and provide feedback.
Following on from our pre-application consultation activities, our team will prepare a Pre-Application Community Consultation Report to accompany the planning application. This will provide a summary of the feedback received, highlighting any specific issues which the public may have raised in respect of the proposed development and which resulted in modifications to the scheme design.
We are exploring options for how we manage the transition to the new store, to minimise any disruption to customers and colleagues.
It’s important to note that while exciting changes are on the horizon for our Tesco store, MAKRO will remain unaffected and will continue operating as a vital member of the Booker Group.
As we look toward the future, our focus remains firmly on enhancing your shopping experience and serving our community with diligence and respect.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our new home when the time comes.
Your opportunity to comment
We would welcome your comments or questions. Please feel free to email: feedback@dunmurrystore.com
Feedback provided at this pre-application stage is for Tesco’s purposes only and does not represent a formal representation to the eventual planning application. There will be an opportunity to make representations to Belfast City Council when a formal application is made.
Tesco’s Support For The Local Community
Tesco’s existing store in Dunmurry contributes to the local community and this will continue. Through Stronger Starts, we provide children and young people in our communities the opportunity to access healthy and nutritious food, and activities, crucial to their development and wellbeing. With over £120 million in grants being awarded to over 67,000 groups since 2015, we have supported a wide range of projects, focused on supporting children and young people, such as improving school facilities or supporting school breakfast clubs.
Tesco’s Support For Suppliers
Tesco are Northern Ireland’s biggest champion of local products. We work closely with our farmers and suppliers to ensure we have long-term, sustainable agriculture supply chains that uphold high ethical standards, minimize the impact on the climate, and protect nature while also being economically viable for all parts of the supply chain.
