GrantedExtensionDecided 30 October 2020

Nucella Lodge, Knocknagoran Omeath, Dundalk Co Louth

Renovation and extension of Nucella Lodge, a protected structure, including partial demolition and basement integration.

20338 · Louth County Council · Lodged 14 May 2020

Reference: 20338
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 14 May 2020
Residential units: 2
Floor area: 207 m²

Summary

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The proposed works at Nucella Lodge, a protected structure, involve the demolition of a rear porch and the construction of a new single-storey rear extension. It also includes internal alterations, window modifications, basement integration, timber window repairs, and the replacement of dry dash with traditional lime render.

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Official record

Development description

Nucella lodge is identified as a protected structure (protected structure ref: lhs005-068 & niah ref: 13833012). The development provides for the (i) demolition of the existing single storey porch on the existing rear projection (ii) provision of a new single storey extension to the rear with internal alterations to provide access (iii) additional window opening on the south east elevation and an amended window opening to provide patio doors (iv) new patio doors on the north west elevation of the existing rear return (v) incorporation of the existing basement into the dwelling with an amended window opening on the rear elevation (vi) partial demolition of internal walls to facilitate reconfiguration of floor space (vii) repair (and replacement where necessary) of existing timber windows with upgraded glass (viii) internal refurbishment of all rooms with the retention of existing historic fabric and replacement with identical materials where necessary (ix) removal of dry dash render and replacement with traditional lime render (x) refurbishment, extension (comprising of a single storey extension to the rear elevation at the ground floor level and a roof extension) and conversion of the existing two storey out building to the rear to provide for a self contained residential unit to be used ancillary to the main dwelling (xi) decommissioning of existing waste water treatment system on site and connection to the public sewer (xii) all associated site development works including landscaping and installation of a new waste pipe.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Existing ResidentialRS

“To protect and enhance the amenity and character of existing residential communities.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
18 Mullach Allain, Omeath, Louth	May 2025	€125,000	102 m
18 Mullach Allain, Omeath, Louth	Oct 2025	€130,000	102 m
Main Street, Omeath, Co Louth	Oct 2025	€61,000	180 m
1 The Village Green, Omeath, Louth	Oct 2025	€360,000	190 m
Knocknagoran, Omeath, Co. Louth	Oct 2025	€225,000	207 m
23 Village Green, Omeath, Co. Louth	Mar 2025	€265,000	236 m
South Promenade, Knocknagoran, Omeath	Feb 2025	€300,000	342 m
Station House, Station Rd, Omeath	Dec 2025	€125,000	379 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 received14 May 2020
Further information requested17 July 2020
Further information received7 October 2020
Decision due3 November 2020
Decision issued30 October 2020
Grant issued30 November 2020
Permission expiry29 November 2025

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