The Manse, Dromena Road, Castlebellingham Co Louth
Retention and completion of a single-storey extension and outbuildings in Castlebellingham.
21840 · Louth County Council · Lodged 7 July 2021
- Reference
- 21840
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 7 July 2021
- Residential units
- 2
- Floor area
- 407.5 m²
Summary
AI-generatedRetention completion permission is sought for a single-storey extension to the west and modifications to the rear extension of the main house. It also includes retention and full planning permission for outbuildings containing living accommodation and a home office.
- Storey
- 1
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Retention completion permission is sought for development for a single storey extension to the west of the main dwelling house and modifications to the existing rear (north) extension. Retention completion is also sought for outbuildings containing living accommodation and home office to the north of the main dwelling house. Full planning permission is sought for the outbuilding structure. Permission is to include for internal layout modifications, change of window type and all associated site development works
The historical record
How retention applications have been decided in Louth County Council
86% granted
of 1,525 retention applications granted, refused or part-granted by Louth County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 90%45,165
- All categories in Louth County Council
- 85%8,237
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the amenity and character of existing residential communities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 22 March 2022.
Notified floor area: 303.3 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dromena House, Castlebellingham, Louth | May 2026 | €795,000 | 59 m |
| Dromena Rd, Castlebellingham, Louth | Apr 2026 | €280,000 | 210 m |
| 1-10 Gernon Place, Castlebelligham, Co Louthprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €2,684,802 | 267 m |
| Apartment Over Chemist House, Main Street, Castlebellingham | May 2026 | €150,000 | 313 m |
| Main Street, Castlebellingham, Co. Louth | May 2026 | €150,000 | 323 m |
| Main St, Castlebellingham, Louth | Oct 2025 | €290,000 | 382 m |
| 20 Malthouse Gardens, Castlebellingham, Dundalk | Feb 2025 | €197,000 | 395 m |
| Main Street, Castlebellingham | May 2025 | €24,539 | 398 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 received7 July 2021
- Decision due31 August 2021
- Decision issued26 August 2021
- Grant issued27 September 2021
- Permission expiry26 September 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted50 m away
Proposed development to construct a single storey extension (304m2) to rear of existing health centre…
Castlebellingham Health Centre , Drummeenagh , Castlebellingham
20742LouthLodged 23 Sept 2020Commercial
- Granted60 m away
Permission for side and front single storey extension to existing dwelling and all associated site works.…
Dromena Road , Castlebellingham , Co. Louth
17738LouthLodged 3 Oct 2017Extension
- Granted70 m away
Retention permission for conversion of existing garage/ stables to granny flat and all Associated site…
Dromena House , Dromena Road , Castlebellingham
2560230LouthLodged 23 Apr 2025Retention
- Awaiting decision100 m away
Permission is sought for demolition of existing single storey extension (31.7sqm) to rear, construction of…
Stone Cottage , Dromena Road , Castlebellingham
16469LouthLodged 11 Jul 2016Extension
- Granted100 m away
Permission is sought for demolition of existing single storey extension (31.7 sqm) to rear, construction of…
Stone Cottage , Dromena Road , Castlebellingham
16527LouthLodged 29 Jul 2016Extension
- Granted120 m away
Permission for a residential development consisting of 99 no. dwellings in a mix of 93 no. houses (8 no.…
Dromena Road , Castlebellingham , County Louth
2460637LouthLodged 21 Oct 2024Housing estate
- Refused200 m away
Retention permission for the change of use from dwelling house to short term letting property
Station Road , Castlebellingham , Co Louth
22512LouthLodged 24 Jun 2022Retention
- Granted200 m away
Retention permission for a two-storey extension, new hipped roof over previous extension and single storey…
Dromena Road , Castlebellingham , Co. Louth
17781LouthLodged 17 Oct 2017Retention
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