GrantedApartmentsDecided 26 October 2023

Termon Abbey, Newfoundwell Road, Drogheda Co. Louth

Construction of 43 residential units comprising 40 apartments/duplexes and 3 terraced houses in five blocks.

2360015 · Louth County Council · Lodged 13 February 2023

Reference: 2360015
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 13 February 2023
Residential units: 43
Floor area: 2997.4 m²

Summary

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The development consists of 43 units across five blocks ranging from 2 to 3 storeys. It includes 20 one-bedroom apartments, 20 two-bedroom duplexes, and 3 three-bedroom terraced houses. The plans also feature 46 car parking spaces, bicycle storage, and new pedestrian and cycle lanes.

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Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

Planning permission for the construction of a residential development containing 43 no. Dwelling units comprising of 20 no. 1 bedroom apartments, 20 no. 2 bedroom duplex apartments and 3 no. 3 bedroom terraced units within 5 blocks (a,b,c,d & e) ranging in 2 to 3 storeys consisting of the following: (a) the construction of apartment blocks a & c to contain 8 units, comprising of 4 no. 1 bedroom ground floor apartments & 4 no. 2 bedroom duplex apartments on first and second floor, each unit with their own private balcony/terrace. (b) the construction of apartment blocks b, d, & e to contain 9 units each comprising of 4 no. 1 bedroom ground floor apartments, 4 no. 2 bedroom duplex apartments on first and second floor & 1 no. 3 bedroom terrace unit all with their own private balcony/terrace. (c) 46 communal car parking spaces, of which there are 10 no. Ev spaces and 3 no. Disabled spaces, enclosed bicycle parking shed, bulk storage and bin storage areas. (d) vehicular pedestrian and cycle access from the termon abbey road. (e) new pedestrian and cycle lanes along termon abbey road and newfoundwell road. (f) provision of left turning lane on termon abbey road, upgrade of the existing r166 newfoundwell road and termon abbey road junction to the south. (g) site access and circulation roadways, footpaths and cycle ways. (h) hard and soft landscaping with associated foot and cycle paths. (i) public lighting to parking spaces, roadways, open space areas, foot and cycle paths. (j) site services, utilities, drainage systems, and all associated site works at termon abbey, newfoundwell road, drogheda, co. Louth

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

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.

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
24 Beechwood Dr, Termon Abbey, Drogheda	Oct 2025	€350,000	110 m
38 Beechwood Close, Termon Abbey, Drogheda	Nov 2025	€294,000	143 m
84 Cherrywood Dr, Termon Abbey, Drogheda	Jul 2025	€300,000	149 m
71 Cherrywood Dr, Termon Abbey, Drogheda	Mar 2025	€285,500	170 m
10 Beechwood Close, Termon Abbey, Droghedanot full market price	Apr 2026	€201,961	179 m
17 The Chesters, Termonfeckin Road, Droghedaprice excludes VAT	Jun 2026	€334,802	187 m
18 The Chesters, Termonfeckin Road, Droghedaprice excludes VAT	Jun 2026	€334,801	187 m
16 The Chesters, Termonfeckin Road, Droghedaprice excludes VAT	Mar 2026	€348,018	187 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.

Key dates

Timeline

Application received13 February 2023
Further information requested31 March 2023
Further information received12 September 2023
Decision due30 October 2023
Decision issued26 October 2023
Appeal submitted7 November 2023
Appeal decided27 November 2024
Permission expiry26 November 2029

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