GrantedChange of useDecided 26 September 2025

Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth

Conversion of a laundrette into a self-contained residential unit in Dundalk.

2560184 · Louth County Council · Lodged 31 March 2025

Reference: 2560184
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 31 March 2025

Summary

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This application seeks permission to change the use of an existing laundrette building into a single self-contained residential unit, including associated site development works.

Change of useconversionretail to residential

Residential unit: 1

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Official record

Development description

Permission for the change of use from a laundrette to a self-contained residential unit and associated site development works. *significant further information received on 10/09/2025*

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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
11 Glenwood Close, Dublin Rd, Dundalk	Nov 2025	€325,000	84 m
17 Glenwood, Dundalk, Louth	Jul 2025	€286,000	128 m
47 Glenwood, Dundalk, Louth	Jun 2025	€225,000	147 m
241 Glenwood, Dundalk, Louth	Jan 2026	€243,000	158 m
239 Glenwood, Dublin Rd, Dundalk	Oct 2025	€273,000	188 m
164 Glenwood, Dundalk, Louth	Oct 2025	€251,000	191 m
3 Priorland Grove, Dublin Rd, Dundalk	Nov 2025	€435,000	192 m
236 Glenwood, Dundalk, Co Louth	Sept 2025	€255,000	207 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 received31 March 2025
Further information requested16 May 2025
Further information received10 September 2025
Decision due7 October 2025
Decision issued26 September 2025
Grant issued28 October 2025
Permission expiry27 October 2030

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