GrantedRetentionDecided 14 March 2025

51 Woodland Drive, Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk County Louth

Retention of a demolished bungalow and the construction of a replacement two-storey house.

2460540 · Louth County Council · Lodged 13 September 2024

Reference: 2460540
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 13 September 2024

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for the demolition of the original bungalow during construction and the subsequent construction of a replacement two-storey dwelling with associated alterations.

Retentionrebuildreplacement home

Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

Retention permission for the following works: (a) the demolition of existing bungalow during construction stage and (b) alterations to previously approved floor plans and elevations and all ancillary and associated works. Previous planning reference 22797 relates to this site *significant further information received on 20/02/2025 - retention planning permission for the following works: (a) the demolition of existing bungalow during construction stage and (b) retention of the replacement two storey dwelling and all ancillary and associated works*

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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
47 Woodland Dr, Dundalk, Louth	Apr 2026	€230,000	92 m
45 Woodland Dr, Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk	Dec 2025	€405,000	110 m
44 Woodland Dr, Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk	Jan 2025	€370,000	121 m
9 Mcdermotts Tce, Carrick Rd, Dundalk	Nov 2025	€300,000	144 m
Duiske, Mount Ave, Dundalk	Dec 2025	€102,500	170 m
Dealga, Carrickmacross Rd, Dundalk	May 2025	€400,000	177 m
7 Demesne Terrace, Carrick Road, Dundalk	Mar 2025	€211,000	208 m
5 Demesne Terrace, Dundalk, Louth	Apr 2025	€180,000	210 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 September 2024
Further information requested1 November 2024
Further information received20 February 2025
Decision due19 March 2025
Decision issued14 March 2025
Grant issued14 April 2025
Permission expiry13 April 2030

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