GrantedCommercialDecided 27 June 2024

Waterunder, Old Collon Road, Drogheda Co. Louth

Retention of stone works, refurbishment of a house, and construction of a new light industrial and retail building.

2360315 · Louth County Council · Lodged 29 August 2023

Reference: 2360315
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 29 August 2023
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 285.1 m²

Summary

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This mixed-use development includes retaining the existing monumental stone works and a temporary office. It also proposes refurbishing the existing house with a new rear extension, constructing a new light industrial building with a 170sqm retail element, and upgrading vehicular entrances.

Commercialindustrialretailrefurbishmentretention

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Development description

The development will consist of the following
Retention of existing use as monumental stone works
Retention of existing temporary prefabricated office for the duration of the construction works
Proposed refurbishment of existing dwelling and construction of new rear extension and new 2.4m high boundary wall to rear & side garden
Proposed construction of new light industrial building, part retail (170sqm)
Proposed removal and replacement of 2no vehicular entrances to site along with proposed car parking
Proposed construction of new front boundary wall and fencing with new footpath dished at entrances and all hard & soft landscaping, ancillary site and drainage works. *significant further information received on 06/06/2024 which includes
Revisions to fenestration of proposed elevations and floor plans of dwelling
Revisions to existing and proposed vehicular entrances including boundary fences/walls, and footpaths
Revised application red line boundary
Revised location of hydrobrake manhole to be included within the site
All associated site development and infrastructure works. *

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

General EmploymentSI

“To provide for general enterprise and employment generating activities.”

National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment

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Key dates

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Application received29 August 2023
Further information requested13 October 2023
Further information received11 April 2024
Decision due3 July 2024
Decision issued27 June 2024
Grant issued29 July 2024
Permission expiry28 July 2029

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