Ferndale, Matthews Lane, Drogheda
Extension of duration for a side extension to a creche facility in Drogheda.
17410 · Louth County Council · Lodged 31 May 2017
- Reference
- 17410
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 31 May 2017
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought for a previously permitted side extension to an existing creche facility, including all associated site works.
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Official record
Development description
Extension of duration ref 12510029 for permission of side extension to creche facility & all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for general enterprise and employment generating activities.”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Knockbrack Downs, Drogheda, Louth | Apr 2026 | €342,000 | 67 m |
| 151 Knockbrack Downs, Matthews Lane, Drogheda | May 2025 | €286,000 | 108 m |
| 124 Knockbrack Downs, Drogheda, Louth | Aug 2025 | €300,000 | 116 m |
| 123 Knockbrack Downs, Mathews Lane, Drogheda | Apr 2025 | €307,000 | 122 m |
| 114 Knockbrack Downs, Matthews Lane, Drogheda | Feb 2025 | €280,000 | 177 m |
| 8 Knockbrack Downs, Donore Rd, Drogheda | Jan 2026 | €278,000 | 185 m |
| 110 Knockbrack Downs, Matthews Lane, Drogheda | Nov 2025 | €295,000 | 204 m |
| 12 Knockbrack Close, Matthews Lane, Donore Rd Drogheda | Mar 2025 | €315,000 | 214 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 received31 May 2017
- Decision due25 July 2017
- Decision issued13 July 2017
- Permission expiry12 July 2018
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