394 Ballsgrove, Drogheda, Co Louth
Retention of an extension to an existing creche in Drogheda.
18970 · Louth County Council · Lodged 29 November 2018
- Reference
- 18970
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 29 November 2018
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for an extension to an existing creche facility at Ballsgrove, Drogheda.
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Official record
Development description
Retention permission for extension to existing creche.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the amenity and character of existing residential communities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Ballsgrove, Drogheda, Louth | Feb 2025 | €215,000 | 166 m |
| 46 Highfield, Drogheda, Louth | Jan 2025 | €340,000 | 176 m |
| 2 Grove Road, Drogheda, Co Louth | Sept 2025 | €196,000 | 198 m |
| 247 Ballsgrove Est, Drogheda, Louth | Apr 2025 | €250,000 | 212 m |
| 20 Highfield, Drogheda, Louth | Feb 2025 | €441,000 | 223 m |
| 72 Ballsgrove, Drogheda, Louth | Feb 2025 | €200,000 | 233 m |
| 11 Highfield, Drogheda, Louth | Dec 2025 | €476,495 | 240 m |
| 11 Grove Rd, Drogheda, Louth | Dec 2025 | €275,000 | 243 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 received29 November 2018
- Decision due1 February 2019
- Decision issued24 January 2019
- Grant issued25 February 2019
- Permission expiry24 February 2024
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