GrantedHousing estateDecided 19 October 2020

Farndreg, Mount Avenue/Headford, Dundalk Co Louth

Construction of 47 new houses with vehicular access off Mount Avenue in Dundalk.

20210 · Louth County Council · Lodged 20 March 2020

Reference: 20210
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 20 March 2020
Residential units: 47
Floor area: 5382.48 m²

Summary

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The development consists of 47 dwellings comprising a mix of semi-detached and detached houses, including 4 bungalows, ranging from 1 to 2 storeys. The project includes site development works, retaining walls, and undergrounding of overhead cables.

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Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development via proposed vehicular access off mount avenue and then off headford, permitted by an bord pleanála (ref. No. Abp 303628-19 (louth county council ref. No. 18/943). Abp ref. 303628-19/ pa ref. No. 18/943 also provides for 80 no. Dwellings and improvement works to the existing junction between headford and mount avenue (either side of the entrance) in addition to upgrade/improvement works to mount avenue for a distance of c. 550m towards the castleblaney road (r934). The permitted improvement works include road widening and the provision of footpaths and public lighting. The proposed development will consist of 47 no. Dwellings comprising a mix of semi-detached and detached dwellings (including 4 no. Bungalows) in a variety of types and sizes that range in height from 1 no. To 2 no. Storeys. Certain dwellings have the option for solar photovoltaic panels on roof slopes. The proposed development will also provide for all site development works including alterations to ground levels; the construction of retaining walls; the rerouting and undergrounding of overhead cables; internal access roads; car parking; footpaths; cycle paths; public lighting; landscaping; services; and boundary treatments. *significant further information submitted 02/09/20 - an nis has been submitted with the further information response*

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

New Residential Phase 1R1

“To provide for new residential neighbourhoods and supporting community facilities.”

National zoning type: New/proposed 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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Built & sold

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
37 Hearthfield, Mount Avenue, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	May 2026	€348,018	23 m
36 Hearthfield, Mount Avenue, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	May 2026	€348,018	23 m
38 Hearthfield, Mount Avenue, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Jul 2025	€330,396	28 m
43 Hearthfield, Mount Avenue, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Jul 2025	€334,800	100 m
2 Hearthfield, Mount Avenue, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Jan 2025	€431,718	100 m
1 Hearthfield, Mount Avenue, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Jan 2025	€431,720	100 m
No. 39 Hearthfield, Mount Avenue, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Jul 2025	€334,802	100 m
45 Hearthfield, Mount Avenue, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Jul 2025	€339,207	100 m

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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 March 2020
Further information requested2 July 2020
Further information received2 September 2020
Decision due27 October 2020
Decision issued19 October 2020
Grant issued19 November 2020
Permission expiry18 November 2025

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