No.3 The Mews, Francis Street, Drogheda
Conversion of a vacant two-storey workshop in Drogheda into a two-bedroom home.
2360534 · Louth County Council · Lodged 18 December 2023
- Reference
- 2360534
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 December 2023
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 90.12 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to change the use of a vacant two-storey workshop into a two-storey, two-bedroom dwelling. The development includes all associated site works.
- Storeys
- 2
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
Permission for the change of use of vacant two storey workshop to a two storey 2-bedroom dwelling and all associated site development works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To support the development, improvement and expansion of town or village centre activities.”
National zoning type: Commercial, retail
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 27 June 2024.
Notified floor area: 90.12 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mews, 3 Francis St, Drogheda | Jul 2025 | €177,000 | 3 m |
| Apt 6, 12 Palace St, Drogheda | Aug 2025 | €52,667 | 15 m |
| Apt 8, 12 Palace St, Drogheda | Aug 2025 | €52,667 | 15 m |
| Apt 4, 12 Palace St, Drogheda | Aug 2025 | €52,667 | 15 m |
| Apt 9, 12 Palace St, Drogheda | Aug 2025 | €53,200 | 15 m |
| Apt 7, 12 Palace St, Drogheda | Aug 2025 | €52,667 | 15 m |
| Apt 5, 12 Palace St, Drogheda | Aug 2025 | €52,667 | 15 m |
| Apt 3, 12 Palace St, Drogheda | Aug 2025 | €52,667 | 15 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 received18 December 2023
- Decision due20 February 2024
- Decision issued9 February 2024
- Grant issued11 March 2024
- Permission expiry10 March 2029
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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2460469LouthLodged 17 Aug 2024Retention
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Retention and Permission to Protected Structure — Ref. DB-192
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2660286LouthLodged 14 May 2026Retention
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Permission for renovation and alterations comprising internal alterations, replacement of non-original…
12 Palace Street , Drogheda , County Louth
2660071LouthLodged 13 Feb 2026Alterations
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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12 Palace Street , Drogheda , County Louth
2660097LouthLodged 25 Feb 2026Alterations
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Retention and Permission to Protected structure — Ref DB-192
12 Palace Street , Drogheda , County Louth
2660331LouthLodged 27 May 2026Retention
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Retention permission for the previously unauthorised sub division of the single dwelling into seven flats;…
12 Palace Street , Drogheda , County Louth
2660246LouthLodged 29 Apr 2026Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for change of use from existing office to residential dwelling, comprising alterations and…
Francis Street , Drogheda , Co.Louth
24109LouthLodged 1 Jul 2024Change of use
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Permission for development consists of internal alterations, and replacement of front door and screen and…
10 Palace Street , Drogheda , County Louth
25105LouthLodged 15 Jul 2025Retention
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