McGrath's Lane, Newtown, Drogheda
Construction of a link footpath and cyclepath with public lighting.
17723 · Louth County Council · Lodged 27 September 2017
- Reference
- 17723
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 27 September 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of constructing a link footpath and cyclepath from the Marsh Road site to McGraths Lane. The project also includes new public lighting and associated site works.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development between a site previously granted under planning ref: 17387. The development will consist of the construction of a link footpath and cyclepath - from the marsh road site to mcgraths lane, new public lighting and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To support the provision of mixed-use development commensurate with a transportation hub.”
National zoning type: Other transport/general uses
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Acorn Way, Wheaton Hall, Drogheda | Jun 2026 | €320,000 | 120 m |
| 9 Foxhill, Wheaton Hall, Drogheda | Jan 2026 | €415,000 | 151 m |
| 25 Acorn Way, Wheaton Hall, Dougheda | Apr 2025 | €385,000 | 154 m |
| 24 Acorn Way, Wheaton Hall, Drogheda | May 2025 | €385,000 | 165 m |
| 19 Acorn Way, Wheaton Hall, Dublin Rd | Mar 2026 | €430,000 | 182 m |
| 24 Harvest Way, Wheaton Hall, Dublin Rd | Jun 2025 | €522,000 | 197 m |
| 9 Weavers Way, Wheaton Hall, Dublin Rd | Apr 2026 | €440,000 | 203 m |
| 5 Weavers Way, Wheaton Hall, Dublin Rd | Oct 2025 | €362,500 | 205 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 received27 September 2017
- Application withdrawn9 November 2017
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Refused80 m away
Permission for 68 no. dwellings consisting of 28 no. 2 storey 3 bed house type A, 21 no. 2 storey 3 bed house…
Marsh Road , Newtown , Drogheda Co Louth
211333LouthLodged 3 Nov 2021Housing estate
- Awaiting decision80 m away
Permission for development consisting of demolition of single storey boiler house & replacement with new…
Newtown Lodge , Mc Grath's Lane , Newtown Drogheda
20111LouthLodged 17 Feb 2020Extension
- Awaiting decision80 m away
Permission for development that will consist of 67 No dwellings consisting of, 33 no 2 storey 3 bed house…
Marsh Road , Newtown Drogheda , Co Louth
21240LouthLodged 9 Mar 2021Housing estate
- Granted80 m away
Permission for development to consist of demolition of existing single storey boiler house & replacement with…
Newtown Lodge , Mc Graths Lane Newtown , Drogehda Co Louth
20265LouthLodged 9 Apr 2020Extension
- Granted100 m away
Permission for development to consist of a 24m2, single storey extension to the side and rear of existing…
18 Foxhill , Wheaton Hall , Drogheda
171LouthLodged 3 Jan 2017Extension
- Granted110 m away
Permission for development that will consist of a single storey extension to side of house for an accessible…
22 Fox Hill , Wheaton Hall , Drogheda Co Louth
20496LouthLodged 7 Jul 2020Extension
- Granted120 m away
Permission for (1) to construct new single storey extension to side and rear of existing house; (2) to create…
13 Foxhill , Wheaton Hall , Drogheda Co Louth
2131LouthLodged 13 Jan 2021Extension
- Granted170 m away
Planning permission for a first floor extension over existing ground floor section of house to the side/front…
20 Harvest Way , Wheaton Hall , Drogheda
18469LouthLodged 18 Jun 2018Extension
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- Awaiting decisionHousing estate
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