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51-55 Hardman's Gardens, Drogheda, Co Louth

Demolition of five cottages and construction of a mixed-use development with 42 assisted living units and a commercial building in Drogheda.

211321 · Louth County Council · Lodged 29 October 2021

Reference: 211321
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Invalid or incomplete
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 29 October 2021
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 1.1 m²

Summary

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The proposed development involves the demolition of five derelict two-storey cottages to build a mixed-use scheme ranging from two to five storeys. It will feature 42 independent/assisted living and medical support residential units, alongside a two-storey commercial building containing a café, pharmacy, and medical centre.

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Storeys: 5

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development on a site of 0.6327ha, located at and to the rear of 51-55 hardman's gardens, consisting of the demolition of 5 no. Existing derelict 2 storey cottages on site; the clearance of all overgrown vegetation; and the construction of a mixed use development, ranging in height from 2 no. To 5 no. Storeys above basement level. The mixed use development will consist of 42 no. Independent/assisted living and medical support residential units (7 no. 2 bed maisonettes with rooftop pv arrays in 2 no. Terraces; 10 no. 1 bed dwelling units and 25 no. 2 bed dwelling units in 2 no. Connected blocks) with associated private gardens/balconies and associated ancillary supports and facilities; and a two storey commercial building (490.2sqm), comprising a café/bakery selling hot and cold food for consumption on and off the premises (83.5sqm), a pharmacy (72.2sqm), a medical centre (226.4sqm) and communal circulation space (71.1sqm). The development will include landscaped open space with play area and outdoor gym equipment (882sqm); 46 no. Car parking spaces at basement and street levels; and 125 no. Bicycle parking spaces at basement and street levels. Access to serve the development will be provided via a new multi-modal entrance at hardman's gardens and a new pedestrian and cycle entrance at scarlet crescent. The development will also include the decommissioning of the existing pelican crossing and the relocation of the pelican crossing further sought on hardman's gardens. Planning permission is also sought for all ancillary site and development works above and below ground to facilitate the development including bin stores; substation, lighting, retaining walls, boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping, services and associated signage

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
1 Earlwood, Scarlet St, Drogheda	Apr 2025	€175,000	101 m
6 Magdalene Terrace, Drogheda, Co Louth	May 2026	€175,000	115 m
31 Scarlet Crescent, Drogheda, Louthnot full market price	May 2025	€122,568	132 m
167 Pearse Park, Drogheda, Co Louth	Jun 2026	€235,000	141 m
16 Lourdes Sq, Drogheda, Louth	Dec 2025	€225,000	144 m
11 Hardmans Gardens, Drogheda, Louth	Jan 2025	€237,000	145 m
4 St Theresas Terrace, Scarlet St, Droghedanot full market price	Aug 2025	€120,039	155 m
153 Hardmans Gardens, Drogheda, Louth	Feb 2025	€262,500	158 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.

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Application received29 October 2021

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