Dundalk Road, Townsparks, Ardee Co Louth
Retention of three temporary classrooms at a school in Ardee.
20486 · Louth County Council · Lodged 8 July 2020
- Reference
- 20486
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 8 July 2020
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for three single-storey temporary classrooms arranged in two blocks. These detached structures are located to the rear of the existing school.
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
Retention permission for three number single storey temporary class-rooms in two blocks and associated rooms detached from existing school to rear of school. Previous planning ref 15/257
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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 St Patricks Terrace, Ardee, Louth | Oct 2025 | €355,000 | 204 m |
| 48 Irish St, Ardee, Co Louth | Feb 2025 | €250,000 | 435 m |
| 57 Irish Street, Ardee, Co Louth | Jan 2025 | €120,000 | 462 m |
| 4 Lambs Terrace, Ardee, Louth | Apr 2026 | €248,000 | 462 m |
| Markethouse Lane, Ardee, Louth | Jan 2026 | €471,000 | 493 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 received8 July 2020
- Decision due1 September 2020
- Decision issued13 August 2020
- Grant issued14 September 2020
- Permission expiry13 September 2025
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