St John's Home, Peter's Hill, Magdalene Street
Renovation and subdivision of bedsits into four apartments at St John's Home, a protected structure in Drogheda.
19839 · Louth County Council · Lodged 11 October 2019
- Reference
- 19839
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 October 2019
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 18.5 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of two single-storey extensions and the subdivision of 12 bedsits into 4 one-bedroom apartments within a protected structure. Works include constructing two-storey staircase enclosures, window replacements, and external repairs.
- Storeys
- 2
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
- Permission for development at st john's home, a protected structure, ref. No. Db-216 (niah registration no. 's 13619082 and 13619083) and are within architectural conservation area (aca) no. 11 - st peter's church of ireland and it's environs. The development will consist of the following
- Demolition of 2 no. Single storey extensions to east side of buildings
- Subdivision of 12 no. Bedsit units to 4 no. 1 bed residential units including associated internal alterations
- Construction of 2 no. Two storey staircase enclosures to east side of existing buildings
- Repair/restoration of external envelope
- New rooflights in northern building
- New handrail to steps at entrance to courtyard, western elevation and within courtyard area
- Replacement of existing windows and external doors
- Repair and replacement of rainwater goods, drainage and associated works
- New external lighting
- New hard/soft landscaping to courtyard and new bin stores
- All associated site works
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 St Peters Court, Magdalana St, Drogheda | Jan 2026 | €140,000 | 43 m |
| 11 Peter Street, Drogheda, County Louth | Feb 2025 | €210,000 | 79 m |
| Apt 8, 30 Peter St, Drogheda | Nov 2025 | €95,000 | 79 m |
| Apt 4, 30 Peter Street, Drogheda | Jul 2025 | €95,000 | 79 m |
| Apt 3, 30 Peter St, Drogheda | Jan 2025 | €120,000 | 79 m |
| 1 Brenrick Villa, 61 Fair St, Drogheda | Jun 2026 | €1,310,000 | 93 m |
| C 302, An Tsean Mhargadh, Greenlanes | May 2026 | €182,500 | 95 m |
| Apt 403d An Tseanmhargadh, Greenlanes, Drogheda | Jan 2025 | €180,000 | 100 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 received11 October 2019
- Decision due5 December 2019
- Decision issued29 November 2019
- Grant issued9 January 2020
- Permission expiry8 January 2025
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