Friary Football Field, Dundalk, Co Louth
Retention of three floodlight columns at Friary Football Field in Dundalk.
181069 · Louth County Council · Lodged 20 December 2018
- Reference
- 181069
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 20 December 2018
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for three floodlight columns, each 5.75 meters high with two light fittings. The columns are located adjacent to the north-eastern boundary fence of the football field.
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
Retention permission for development that consisted of 3 no. Floodlight columns 5.75 meters high with 2 no. Light fittings to each column. The columns are located adjacent to the north eastern boundary fence of the friary football field and all associated site development works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for commercial, business and supporting residential uses.”
National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Pearse Park, Dundalk, Louth | Mar 2026 | €280,000 | 90 m |
| 70 Pearse Pk, Dundalk, Louth | Jan 2026 | €283,000 | 115 m |
| 17 Park Villas, Demesne Rd, Dundalk | Apr 2025 | €400,000 | 160 m |
| Apt 1, St Annes Court, Anne St | Mar 2025 | €200,000 | 165 m |
| 41 Pearse Park, Dundalk, Louth | Feb 2025 | €280,000 | 181 m |
| 44 Pearse Park, Dundalk, Louth | May 2025 | €265,000 | 191 m |
| 69 Anne St, Dundalk, Louth | Oct 2025 | €218,500 | 196 m |
| Shekinah, 25 Wynnes Terrace, Dundalk | Jun 2025 | €180,000 | 260 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 received20 December 2018
- Decision due22 February 2019
- Decision issued7 February 2019
- Grant issued11 March 2019
- Permission expiry10 March 2024
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