Monastery House, De La Dalle Terrace, Dundalk Co Louth
Extension of duration for a 2 to 2.5 storey seminary house extension and alterations.
20859 · Louth County Council · Lodged 21 October 2020
- Reference
- 20859
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 21 October 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThis is an extension of duration application for a previously approved development. The project consists of alterations and a 2 to 2.5 storey extension to an existing building for use as a seminary house, featuring a sanctuary, library, study rooms, dining area, and residential accommodation.
- Floor area
- 1,395 m²
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Official record
Development description
Extension of duration ref 15/284**permission for extension and alterations to existing building, new vehicular site entrance and all associated site works. The building will be used as a seminary house. The extension ranging in height from 2 to 2.5 storey, with floor area of 1395 m2, will include a sanctuary, a library, studying rooms, dining area, residential and ancillary accommodation.
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Patrick St, Dundalk, Louth | Mar 2025 | €211,000 | 70 m |
| 8 Philip St, Dundalk, Louth | Feb 2026 | €350,000 | 104 m |
| 12 Castletown Rd, Dundalk, Louth | Jan 2026 | €100,000 | 123 m |
| 65 Bridge St, Dundalk, Louth | May 2025 | €145,000 | 127 m |
| 34 Duffys Terrace, Castletown Rd, Dundalk Louth | Nov 2025 | €175,000 | 132 m |
| 63 Bridge St, Dundalk, Louth | Dec 2025 | €185,000 | 134 m |
| 4 Culhane St, Dundalk, Louth | Jul 2025 | €250,000 | 135 m |
| Castletown Rd, Dundalk | Jun 2026 | €250,000 | 136 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 October 2020
- Decision due15 December 2020
- Decision issued26 November 2020
- Permission expiry12 December 2025
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