GrantedApartmentsDecided 8 September 2023

Dublin Road, Haggardstown, Dundalk Co Louth

Demolition of a derelict structure and construction of 37 homes in a mix of houses and duplex apartments.

221000 · Louth County Council · Lodged 21 December 2022

Reference: 221000
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 21 December 2022
Residential units: 39
Floor area: 3953.3 m²

Summary

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The proposal involves the demolition of a derelict structure and the construction of 37 dwellings, reduced from 39, comprising a mix of houses and duplex apartments ranging from two to three storeys. The development includes a new vehicular access, public open space, and an ESB substation.

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Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development on a site bound by the dublin road (r132) to the west, an existing dwelling to the north and an existing dwelling known as st cecilia's to the south and by an open ditch to the east bgyond which are agricultural lands, consisting of the demolition of an existing derelict structure on site and the construction of 39 no. Dwellings (6 no. 1 bed, 12 no. 2 bed & 21 no. 3 bed) in a combination of houses and duplex apartments ranging in height from two to three storey. The duplex apartments are provided with balconies. A new vehicular access is proposed from the r132 as part of the development, as well as all associated site development works including undergrounding of overhead esb lines, an esb substation, public open space, landscaping, boundary treatments, public lighting, footpaths and roads associated with the devlopment. This application is accompanied by a natura impact statement (nis)**significant further information received on 28.7. 23 includes a natura impact statement and reduction in no of units from 39 to 37 no units and amendments to blocks 1, 2 & 3. **

Land-use zoning

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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
Dublin Rd East, Haggardstown, Dundalk	Apr 2026	€535,000	55 m
Xanadu, Dublin Rd, Haggardstown	Oct 2025	€340,000	211 m
Minerva Villa, Dublin Rd, Haggardstown	Aug 2025	€365,000	221 m
Apartment 1-12 Inclusive Knockshee, Old Golf Links Road, Blackrocknot full market price · price excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€3,171,806	347 m
4 Bellfield Drive, Dublin Road, Dundalk	Jul 2025	€400,000	350 m
1 Bellfield Close, Dublin Road, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Oct 2025	€348,018	358 m
3 Bellfield Close, Dublin Road, Louthprice excludes VAT	Oct 2025	€348,018	364 m
4 Belfield Close, Dublin Road, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Oct 2025	€348,018	367 m

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Key dates

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Application received21 December 2022
Further information requested17 February 2023
Further information received28 July 2023
Decision due21 September 2023
Decision issued8 September 2023
Appeal submitted4 October 2023
Appeal decided19 September 2024
Permission expiry18 September 2029

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