Sunnyside, Drogheda, Co Louth
Demolition of a corridor and classroom to build a new school extension with science labs.
20321 · Louth County Council · Lodged 5 May 2020
- Reference
- 20321
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 May 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of an existing prefabricated corridor and small classroom. It will be replaced with a single and double-storey extension containing two science laboratories, prep-rooms, a store room, a classroom, and WCs.
- 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 an extension that will consist of demolition of existing prefabricated corridor and small classroom and replacement with single and double storey extension to include two science laboratories and prep-rooms, a store room, classroom and wcs and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and protect civic, religious, community, education, health care and social infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dalebrook Cottages, The Dale, Drogheda | Feb 2025 | €258,000 | 153 m |
| 4 St Mary'S Cottages, Drogheda, Co Louth | May 2026 | €295,000 | 156 m |
| 8 Priory Hall, Dublin Rd, Drogheda | May 2026 | €190,000 | 180 m |
| 12 Priory Hall, Dublin Road, Drogheda | Jun 2026 | €172,000 | 180 m |
| 17 Priory Hall, Drogheda, Co. Louth | Oct 2025 | €190,000 | 180 m |
| 15 Priory Hall, Dublin Road, Drogheda | Jun 2026 | €200,000 | 180 m |
| 6 Priory Hall, Dublin Rd, Drogheda | Nov 2025 | €155,000 | 180 m |
| 20 Mary St, Drogheda, Louth | Mar 2025 | €345,000 | 197 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 May 2020
- Decision due18 July 2020
- Decision issued2 July 2020
- Grant issued3 August 2020
- Permission expiry2 August 2025
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