The Widows Houses, Castlebellingham, Co.Louth
Conversion of four existing houses into two houses in Castlebellingham.
18472 · Louth County Council · Lodged 20 June 2018
- Reference
- 18472
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 June 2018
- Residential units
- 2
- Floor area
- 171.41 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for extensions and modifications to the existing Widows Houses. The works will convert four existing dwelling houses into two larger dwelling houses.
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
Planning permission for extensions and modifications to existing 4 dwelling houses to provide 2 dwelling houses. Works to include all ancillary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Mews, Castlebellingham, Co Louth | Sept 2025 | €320,000 | 47 m |
| 3 Malthouse Apts, Main Street, Castlebellingham | Jun 2025 | €196,000 | 94 m |
| 21 Bellingham Green, Castlebellingham, Louth | Nov 2025 | €333,000 | 99 m |
| Main St, Castlebellingham, Louth | Jun 2025 | €322,000 | 101 m |
| Apt 10 Bellingham Heights, Castlebellingham, Co Louthnot full market price | Oct 2025 | €285,000 | 103 m |
| Apt 16 Bellingham Heights, Castlebellingham, Co Louth | May 2025 | €282,500 | 107 m |
| Brewery Tavern, Brewery Street, Castlebellinghamnot full market price | Oct 2025 | €12,500 | 129 m |
| 5 Riverview Crescent, Bellingham Heights, Castlebellingham | Jan 2025 | €340,000 | 133 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 June 2018
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