GrantedCommercialDecided 28 March 2025

Castletown Road Dundalk (Extension) & 41 Castletown Road (Dwelling) A91 D5C9, Dundalk, Co. Louth

Extension of a scout hall and retention of change of use for an adjacent end-of-terrace house.

2460624 · Louth County Council · Lodged 15 October 2024

Reference: 2460624
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 15 October 2024

Summary

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Permission is sought for a two-storey extension to the side and rear of an existing scout hall, including roof alterations and footpath dishing. The application also seeks retention permission for a change of use of an adjacent end-of-terrace dwelling for scout and recreational use.

Commercialscoutscommunityextensionchange of use

Storeys: 2

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Development description

Permission for development at the existing scout hall building and retention permission for change of use on an adjacent end of terrace dwelling. The development will consist of two distinct proposals included on the one site and are all associated with scout and recreational use. The proposed works to the existing scout hall (eircode a91pr98) consists of the following: permission for a two storey extension to the eastern side and rear of the existing scout hall which fronts castletown road, including internal alterations to the layout on both floors and elevational changes. Alterations and extension to the roof structure of the rear single storey annexed scout hall to connect to the two storey street fronting building. Permission to carry out works to the public footpath opposite the existing vehicular entrance consisting of dishing the footpath to accommodate vehicular. Passage from the public road including all drop kerbing and all associated site works. Permission for new back illuminated signage to new extension (1m2). All associated site and drainage works. The proposed works to the separate end of terrace dwelling (41 castletown road, eircode a91 d5c9) consists of the following: retention permission for change of use of a two storey dwelling house to that associated with current scout and recreational use. Retention of alterations made to existing vehicular entrance to the site from castletown road which was widened with new gates in the past. Permission to modify and remodel the two storey building by raising the roof structure and external walls and change of internal floor levels resulting in elevational changes to all elevations in continuance of scout and recreational use. All associated site and drainage works

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
49 Castletown Rd, Dundalk, Louth	Dec 2025	€165,000	25 m
Apt 6, Riverside, Phillip St	Jun 2026	€240,000	41 m
25 Castletown Rd, Dundalk, Louth	Oct 2025	€160,000	58 m
34 Duffys Terrace, Castletown Rd, Dundalk Louth	Nov 2025	€175,000	58 m
18 Cuchulainn Terrace, Castletown Rd, Dundalk	Jan 2026	€77,000	100 m
116 St Nicholas Ave, Dundalk, Louth	Mar 2026	€60,000	107 m
22 St Nicholas Ave, Dundalk, Louth	Oct 2025	€260,000	110 m
110 St Nicholas Avenue, Dundalk, Co Louth	Aug 2025	€290,000	113 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

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Application received15 October 2024
Further information requested2 December 2024
Further information received5 March 2025
Decision due1 April 2025
Decision issued28 March 2025
Grant issued28 April 2025
Permission expiry27 April 2030

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