Barnavave B&B, Ghan Road, Liberties of Carlingford
Change of use from a B&B to a guesthouse with extensions, internal alterations, and additional parking.
2560075 · Louth County Council · Lodged 12 February 2025
- Reference
- 2560075
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 February 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to change the use of an existing B&B to a guesthouse. The works include extensions to the front, rear, and first floor to provide additional bedrooms, internal rearrangements, additional car parking, and connection to the public foul water network. A Natura Impact Statement has been submitted.
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Official record
Development description
Change of use of an existing b&b to guesthouse with alterations and extensions including provision of new first floor areas incorporating additional bedroom and ancillary accommodation, extensions to the front and rear, internal arrangement changes, elevational changes, alterations including a first floor extension to the existing building adjoining the main building, new additional car parking and surface water drainage, connection to the public foul water network and all associated site development works. A natura impact statement was submitted as part of the application. *significant further information received on 10/06/2025*clarification of further information received on 01/09/2025 - permission for change of use of ancillary accommodation to guesthouse. *
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cairlinn, Ghan Rd, Carlingford | Aug 2025 | €280,000 | 92 m |
| 16 Cairlinn, Ghan Rd, Carlingford | Dec 2025 | €330,000 | 92 m |
| 45 Harbour Cottages, Carlingford, Louth | Sept 2025 | €330,000 | 104 m |
| 47 Harbour Cottages, Greenore Rd, Carlingford | Jun 2025 | €347,500 | 112 m |
| Mountain View, 48 Oyster Bay Court, Carlingford | Apr 2026 | €392,500 | 140 m |
| 62 Oyster Bay Court, Carlingford, Louthprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €270,000 | 151 m |
| 33 Harbour Cottages, Ghan Rd, Carlingford | Jul 2025 | €335,000 | 163 m |
| 62 Harbour Cottages, Carlingford, Louth | Dec 2025 | €350,000 | 165 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 received12 February 2025
- Further information requested4 April 2025
- Further information received10 June 2025
- Decision due28 September 2025
- Decision issued18 September 2025
- Appeal submitted14 October 2025
- Appeal decided19 February 2026
- Permission expiry18 February 2031
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