The Widows Houses, Castlebellingham, County Louth
Extension of duration for converting four houses into two at a protected structure in Castlebellingham.
25168 · Louth County Council · Lodged 20 November 2025
- Reference
- 25168
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 20 November 2025
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought for approved works to modify and extend four existing houses to create two larger dwellings. The site involves protected structures LHS-015-010 and LHS-015-011 within an Architectural Conservation Area.
- Residential units
- 2
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 further extension of duration: extension of duration of planning permission 24/155 which consists of permission for extensions and modifications to existing 4 dwelling houses to provide 2 dwelling houses. Protected structure lhs-015-010 and lhs-015-011/ niah 13826012. Works to include all ancillary and associated site works. This site is located within the castlebellingham architectural conservation area. Parent permission ref: 18/753
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To support the development, improvement and expansion of town or village centre activities.”
National zoning type: Commercial, retail
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Mews, Castlebellingham, Co Louth | Sept 2025 | €320,000 | 42 m |
| 3 Malthouse Apts, Main Street, Castlebellingham | Jun 2025 | €196,000 | 90 m |
| Main St, Castlebellingham, Louth | Jun 2025 | €322,000 | 97 m |
| Apt 10 Bellingham Heights, Castlebellingham, Co Louthnot full market price | Oct 2025 | €285,000 | 99 m |
| 21 Bellingham Green, Castlebellingham, Louth | Nov 2025 | €333,000 | 100 m |
| Apt 16 Bellingham Heights, Castlebellingham, Co Louth | May 2025 | €282,500 | 104 m |
| Brewery Tavern, Brewery Street, Castlebellinghamnot full market price | Oct 2025 | €12,500 | 125 m |
| 5 Riverview Crescent, Bellingham Heights, Castlebellingham | Jan 2025 | €340,000 | 131 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 received20 November 2025
- Decision due23 January 2026
- Decision issued9 January 2026
- Permission expiry31 December 2027
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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2560351LouthLodged 9 Jun 2025Change of use
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