GrantedHousing estateDecided 20 February 2026

14 Carmelite Cottages, Drogheda, County Louth

First-floor extension to an existing house and the construction of three new houses.

2560121 · Louth County Council · Lodged 6 March 2025

Reference: 2560121
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 6 March 2025
Residential units: 2
Floor area: 161 m²

Summary

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This application seeks permission for a first-floor front and side extension to an existing dwelling, alongside the demolition of an outbuilding. Following significant further information, the proposal now also includes the construction of three new detached houses to the side and rear.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for proposed first floor extension to the front/side of the existing dwelling house, demolition of existing outbuilding shed, in addition planning permission also sought for one number dwelling house to the rear and side of no. 14 carmelite cottages. The new dwelling will be detached from the existing dwelling house, connection into existing sewer network and all associated site development works at carmelite cottages, drogheda, county louth. *significant further information received on 30/01/2026 - change in design of the proposed, the revision proposes 3 new houses, instead of one single new house, revised site plan, engineering details and other associated items. *

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

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.

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Built & sold

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
1 The Courtyard, Marsh Road, Drogheda	Dec 2025	€195,000	85 m
8 Pine Hamlett, Drogheda, Co Louth	Jan 2025	€215,000	89 m
St Annes, Dublin Rd, Drogheda	May 2025	€470,000	93 m
23 Ship St, Drogheda, Co Louth	Jul 2025	€161,000	171 m
2 Riverside, Marsh Rd, Drogheda	Apr 2026	€300,000	182 m
38 Weirhope, Mornington Rd, Drogheda	Apr 2025	€281,500	229 m
43 Weirhope, Marsh Rd, Drogheda	Apr 2026	€272,500	249 m
10 The Arches, Marsh Road, Co. Louth	Feb 2025	€260,000	260 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 received6 March 2025
Further information requested25 April 2025
Further information received30 January 2026
Decision due26 February 2026
Decision issued20 February 2026
Grant issued23 March 2026
Permission expiry22 March 2031

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