GrantedAlterationsDecided 17 February 2022

Racecourse Road, Dundalk, Co Louth

Extension of duration for roof design changes to 78 houses in Dundalk.

211519 · Louth County Council · Lodged 21 December 2021

Reference: 211519
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: EXTENSION OF DURATION
Received: 21 December 2021
Residential units: 78
Floor area: 85.8 m²

Summary

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An extension of duration is sought for elevation changes to a previously approved development on Racecourse Road. The changes involve altering the roof design from flat to pitched for 78 terraced and semi-detached houses.

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Official record

Development description

Extension of duration of planning ref: 07/520321 development will consist of elevation changes which will include the change of flat roof to pitched roof of 66 no. 3 bedroomed terraced dwellings 6 no. 3 bedroomed semi detached dwellings and 6 no. 4 bedroom semi detached dwellings (amendment to parent permission ref 06520339)

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

New Residential Phase 1R1

“To provide for new residential neighbourhoods and supporting community facilities.”

National zoning type: New/proposed residential

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
26 Units At Racecourse Meadows, Racecourse Road, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€8,229,075	149 m
Racecourse Rd, Dowdallshill, Dundalk	Sept 2025	€475,000	178 m
20 Dowdallshill, Dundalk, Louth	Nov 2025	€240,000	312 m
Newry Rd, Dundalk, Dundalk	Jun 2025	€75,000	340 m
26 Brickfield Gardens, Newry Rd, Dundalk	Dec 2025	€325,000	452 m
35 Dowdalls Hill, Dundalk, Louth	Mar 2025	€155,000	460 m
11 Brickfield Gardens, Newry Rd, Dundalk	Sept 2025	€175,000	491 m

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Key dates

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Application received21 December 2021
Decision due23 February 2022
Decision issued17 February 2022
Permission expiry31 December 2023

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