McDonald's Drive Thru Restaurant, Rathmullen Road, Drogheda
Alterations and extensions to McDonald's Drive Thru in Drogheda.
18428 · Louth County Council · Lodged 5 June 2018
- Reference
- 18428
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 June 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe development includes alterations to the main entrance, new roof cladding, and a roof extension. It also features new signage, changes to the outdoor patio seating area, and a widened footpath.
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
Alterations to existing main entrance, new roof cladding over existing roof and extension to the roof on the east elevation and over the entrance lobby to match previously permitted reg ref: 17539. New signage on south elevation, additional opening hours information to existing totem pole and 2no. Banner signs. Alterations to existing patio seating area to the south of the site, footpath widened at previously permitted entrance door reg ref: 17539 and associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To support the development, improvement and expansion of town or village centre activities.”
National zoning type: Commercial, retail
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Haymarket, Drogheda, Louth | May 2025 | €272,500 | 60 m |
| 1 Leyland Place, Stockwell Lane, Drogheda | Jun 2025 | €235,000 | 118 m |
| 8 Dyer Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth | Aug 2025 | €350,000 | 142 m |
| Apt 2 Meatmarket Lane, Dwyer St, Drogheda | May 2025 | €200,000 | 180 m |
| Apt 5, 26 Dyer St, Drogheda | Apr 2026 | €160,000 | 192 m |
| 5 Stockwell Close, Stockwell St, Drogheda | Jun 2026 | €140,000 | 200 m |
| 319 Barrack Street, Magee Quarterprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €422,907 | 225 m |
| Apt 3, Bridge House, John St | Feb 2025 | €195,000 | 226 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 received5 June 2018
- Decision due30 July 2018
- Decision issued26 July 2018
- Grant issued27 August 2018
- Permission expiry26 August 2023
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for works to their existing restaurant. The development will consist of cladding over existing…
Rathmullen Road , Drogheda , Co. Louth
17539LouthLodged 14 Jul 2017Commercial
- Granted40 m away
Permission for alterations to the previously granted planning applications Reg. Ref. 18428 and Reg. Ref.…
Rathmullen Road , Drogheda , Co Louth
19310LouthLodged 24 Apr 2019Alterations
- Granted50 m away
PERMISSION FOR THE CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF EXISTING SERVICE STATION SHOP FOR USE AS AN OFF LICENCE TO SELL…
APPLEGREEN THE WATERFRONT , RATHMULLAN ROAD , DROGHEDA CO. LOUTH
2460750LouthLodged 30 Nov 2024Change of use
- Granted100 m away
Retention permission for development at this site, . No. 6 is a protected structure, RPS ref: DB-354. The…
6 & 6a Leyland Place , Wellington Quay , Drogheda Co. Louth
2360188LouthLodged 30 Jun 2023Retention
- Granted100 m away
The development consists of permission for — Change of use from Café/Restaurant at first floor level, to a…
Leyland Place 6 and 6 A Leyland Place , Wellington Quay Drogheda , County Louth
2560458LouthLodged 17 Jul 2025Change of use
- Awaiting decision100 m away
Retention permission for development at this site, 6 & 6A Leyland Place, Wellington Quay, Drogheda. No. 6 is…
6 & 6A Leyland Place , Wellington Quay , Drogheda Co. Louth
2360089LouthLodged 5 May 2023Retention
- Refused100 m away
Retention permission for an external seating & designated smoking area at the rear of the public house. The…
3 Dyer Street , Drogheda , Co. Louth
17798LouthLodged 24 Oct 2017Retention
- Awaiting decision100 m away
Retention permission for an external seating & designated smoking area at the rear of the public house
3 Dyer Street , Drogheda , Co. Louth
17732LouthLodged 2 Oct 2017Retention
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