Halpenny Lane, Lower Point Road, Dundalk
Retention of the conversion of an agricultural shed into a house in Dundalk.
2460742 · Louth County Council · Lodged 28 November 2024
- Reference
- 2460742
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 28 November 2024
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for the change of use of an agricultural shed to a domestic dwelling. The application also includes retention of an effluent treatment system, percolation area, and the continued use of the existing entrance.
- Residential unit
- 1
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Official record
Development description
- Retention permission for
- A change of use of an agricultural shed, previously granted planning permission under reference number 18/141, to a domestic dwelling
- Retention permission for an effluent treatment system and purpose-built percolation area, the continued use of the existing entrance onto the public road, along with all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve, provide and improve recreational amenity and open space.”
National zoning type: Open space, park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 3, Wilton Green, Dundalk | Sept 2025 | €246,000 | 192 m |
| 12 Harbour Grove, Lower Point Rd, Dundalk | Apr 2025 | €325,000 | 246 m |
| Cuan Mo Chroi, Lower Point Rd, Dundalk | Jun 2026 | €600,000 | 248 m |
| 5 Harbour Grove, Lower Point Rd, Dundalk | Apr 2025 | €309,000 | 288 m |
| 131 Riverside Dr, Red Barns Rd, Dundalk | Dec 2025 | €260,000 | 361 m |
| 98 Riverside Drive, Red Banks Road, Dundalk | Apr 2026 | €245,000 | 425 m |
| 74 Riverside Dr, Red Barns Rd, Dundalknot full market price | Nov 2025 | €370,000 | 453 m |
| 72 Riverside Drive, Redbarns Road, Dundalk | Mar 2026 | €240,000 | 461 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 received28 November 2024
- Decision due31 January 2025
- Decision issued24 January 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted30 m away
PERMISSION for development to consist of a livestock loosehouse with concrete apron to front courtyard and to…
Lower Point Road , Dundalk , Co. Louth
18141LouthLodged 26 Feb 2018Agricultural
- Granted100 m away
Retention permission for development that consists of — Retention permission of as built domestic garage
Halpenny Lane , Point Road , Dundalk Co Louth A91 A2K6
21831LouthLodged 6 Jul 2021Retention
- Granted120 m away
Permission for construction of a dwelling house and associated site works. *SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION…
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17775LouthLodged 16 Oct 2017New dwelling
- Awaiting decision140 m away
Permission for the following — The demolition of 2no. shed ruins (96.6m2)
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2660242LouthLodged 27 Apr 2026Housing estate
- Refused190 m away
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2560387LouthLodged 23 Jun 2025Agricultural
- Granted190 m away
Permission for the removal of two existing building foundations and floor slabs and the construction of two…
Harbour Grove , Lower Point Road , Dundalk
16165LouthLodged 21 Mar 2016Commercial
- Granted200 m away
Permission for the conversion of existing attic to bedroom, en-suite, walk in wardrobe, storage area and the…
Brefni , 186 Lower Point Road , Dundalk
17943LouthLodged 20 Dec 2017Extension
- Granted220 m away
Permission for development will consist of — The removal of two existing building foundations and floor slabs…
Harbour Grove , Lower Point Road , Dundalk
1811LouthLodged 9 Jan 2018Apartments
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