GrantedRetentionDecided 30 October 2020

8 Farndreg Estate, Farrandreg, Dundalk Co Louth

Retention of a single-storey rear extension, garage conversion, and a new pedestrian access.

20715 · Louth County Council · Lodged 15 September 2020

Reference: 20715
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 15 September 2020
Residential units: 2
Floor area: 63 m²

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling. The application also includes the conversion of an attached garage into living space and the creation of a new pedestrian access along the eastern boundary wall.

Retentionextensiongarage conversion

Storey: 1

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Official record

Development description

Retention permission for a single storey rear extension to a dwelling house, conversion of an attached garage to living accommodation, the creation of a new pedestrian access along the eastern boundary wall of the site and all associated site development works

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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
18 Farndreg, Dundalk, Louth	Dec 2025	€235,000	97 m
430 Ashling Pk, Dundalk, Louth	May 2026	€235,000	168 m
432 Ashling Pk, Dundalk, Louth	May 2025	€205,000	187 m
129 Hearthfield, Mount Avenue, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Jan 2026	€361,233	201 m
128 Hearthfield, Mount Avenue, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€361,234	213 m
5 Farndreg Close, Dundalk, Co Louthnot full market price	Dec 2025	€100,000	218 m
122 Hearthfield, Mount Avenue, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€343,612	223 m
121 Hearthfield, Mount Avenue, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€343,612	228 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 received15 September 2020
Decision due9 November 2020
Decision issued30 October 2020
Grant issued30 November 2020
Permission expiry29 November 2025

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