183 Marian Park, Drogheda, Co Louth
Retention of a garage conversion to living space, with a split decision on a rear outbuilding.
22287 · Louth County Council · Lodged 11 April 2022
- Reference
- 22287
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 11 April 2022
- Residential units
- 2
- Floor area
- 67 m²
Summary
AI-generatedRetention was sought for a garage conversion to a sitting room and a rear outbuilding for temporary independent living. The local authority granted retention for the garage conversion but refused permission for the outbuilding's residential use.
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Official record
Development description
- Retention permission for an existing outbuilding to the rear of the property for use as independent living accommodation for a temporary period of up to 3 years, with access via the front door of the main dwelling and all associated site development works. Following expiry of the temporary period, the outbuilding will be used for domestic storage purposes incidental to the main dwelling on site. Retention permission is also sought for conversion of attached garage previously granted planning permission under ref. No. 07/510309 to residential use (sitting room) and associated alterations to front and rear elevations associated with same and all associated site development works. Split decision:1. To grant retention of the conversion of the attached garage granted under reg ref 07/510309 to residential use (sitting room) and associated alterations to front and rear elevations subject to the 1 condition
- To refuse permission for the outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling for use as an independent living accommodation for a temporary period of up to 3 years with access via the front door of the main dwelling
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 Marian Park, Drogheda, Louth | Jul 2025 | €321,000 | 64 m |
| 203 Marian Park, Drogheda, Louth | May 2025 | €270,000 | 74 m |
| 41 Marian Park, Drogheda, Louth | Feb 2026 | €225,000 | 139 m |
| 168 Marian Park, Drogheda, Louth | Nov 2025 | €196,000 | 157 m |
| 43 Marian Park, Drogheda, Louth | Feb 2025 | €242,000 | 162 m |
| 8 Cherrybrook Dr, Drogheda, Louth | Sept 2025 | €300,000 | 170 m |
| 4 Hillbrook Dr, Drogheda, Louth | May 2025 | €332,000 | 184 m |
| 162 Marian Park, Drogheda, Louth | Nov 2025 | €233,000 | 185 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 received11 April 2022
- Decision due5 June 2022
- Decision issued26 May 2022
- Grant issued27 June 2022
- Permission expiry26 June 2027
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