Unit 7 Wheaton Hall Shopping Centre, Wheaton Hall Dublin Road, Drogheda County Louth
Temporary change of use from a bookies to a creche in Wheaton Hall Shopping Centre.
2460241 · Louth County Council · Lodged 1 May 2024
- Reference
- 2460241
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 May 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for a temporary change of use of Unit 7 from a bookmaker's office to a creche and playschool facility. The proposed change of use is for a period of two years.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for a development at unit 7 wheaton hall shopping centre. The development will consist of the temporary change of use of a bookies office to a creche/playschool facility for a 2 year period, and for associated site works
Built & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 3 Block 4 Wheaton Hall, Dublin Rd, Drogheda | Dec 2025 | €250,000 | 81 m |
| 13 Autumn Place, Wheaton Hall, Drogheda | Apr 2025 | €416,000 | 85 m |
| 2 Terrano Court, Dublin Rd, Drogheda | Dec 2025 | €270,000 | 120 m |
| 5 Terrano Court, Dublin Rd, Drogheda | May 2026 | €265,000 | 120 m |
| 6 Harvest Way, Wheaton Hall, Drogheda | Jul 2025 | €495,000 | 120 m |
| 24 Harvest Way, Wheaton Hall, Dublin Rd | Jun 2025 | €522,000 | 147 m |
| 3 Blackbull Cottages, Dublin Road, Drogheda | Dec 2025 | €300,000 | 165 m |
| 7 Springview, Wheaton Hall, Drogheda | Jan 2026 | €371,000 | 170 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received1 May 2024
- Further information requested20 June 2024
- Further information received3 July 2024
- Decision due29 August 2024
- Decision issued28 August 2024
- Grant issued30 September 2024
- Permission expiry29 September 2029
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