Site of the former Labour Exchange Site at no. 63 Barrack Street and nos 65 & 67 Barrack Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Demolition of derelict properties and construction of 21 apartments in a three-storey block.
2460344 · Louth County Council · Lodged 24 June 2024
- Reference
- 2460344
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 June 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks the demolition of derelict properties at 63, 65, and 67 Barrack Street. Following revisions, the proposed development consists of 21 one-bedroom residential units within a single three-storey block, alongside a single-storey plant and storage building.
- Residential units
- 21
- Storeys
- 3
- Floor area
- 1,360 m²
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 demolition of the existing derelict properties 63, 65 and 67 barrack street. The development proposes 27 residential units over two blocks. Block a (gia 829 sqm) is 3 stories in height to the north of the site providing: 12 no. 1 bedroom apartments and 3 no. Studio apartments. Block b (gia 726 sqm) is 2 stories in height to the south of the site providing 10 no. 1 bedroom apartments and 2 no. Studio apartments. The proposed development is to include bin stores, esb substation and all associated siteworks *significant further information received on 24/04/2025 & revised notices 06/05/2025 & additional revised notices 09/05/2025 - reduced development comprising 21 no. , 1 bedroom residential units within a single 3 storey block (1300m2). The development also proposes a single storey plant and storage building (60m2) comprising esb substation, switch room, bulk storage and water services, located to the northeast of the site. The application submittal includes revised boundary treatment proposals, bin store provision, landscaping treatment, roads and drainage provision and lighting treatments across the site. *
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hyde Park, Dundalk, Louth | May 2026 | €236,000 | 34 m |
| 3 Barrack Mews, Dundalk, Louth | Jan 2025 | €240,000 | 44 m |
| 2 Barrack Close, Dundalk, Co Louth | Sept 2025 | €224,000 | 74 m |
| 3 Barrack Close, Dundalk, Co Louth | May 2025 | €240,000 | 79 m |
| 90 Barrack St, Dundalk, Louth | May 2026 | €178,000 | 93 m |
| 5 St Josephs Park, Dundalk, Louth | Mar 2026 | €190,000 | 102 m |
| 9 Barrack Close, Dundalk, Louth | Jul 2025 | €189,000 | 112 m |
| 44 Quay Sy, Dundalk, Louth | May 2025 | €164,000 | 148 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 received24 June 2024
- Further information requested15 August 2024
- Further information received6 February 2025
- Decision due5 June 2025
- Application withdrawn29 May 2025
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