The Anchor Bar, Tholsel Street, Carlingford
Retention and alterations at The Anchor Bar, including a snug extension, courtyard roof, and lobby works near protected structures.
2560391 · Louth County Council · Lodged 24 June 2025
- Reference
- 2560391
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 24 June 2025
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for a ground floor snug extension, the conversion of an off-license into a bar seating area, and a partial fixed/retractable roof over the courtyard. Planning permission is also sought for internal alterations to the first-floor emergency escape lobby and replacing its metal roof with a slated roof. The property is located within the curtilage of protected structures.
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Official record
Development description
The anchor bar, tholsel street, carlingford, co. Louth, which is within the curtilage of the protected structures id no. Lhs005-009 & lhs005-052. Permission is sought for internal alterations to the first floor emergency escape lobby serving the rear escape stairs and for the removal and replacement of the metal cladded roof to this lobby with a slated roof. Retention permission is also sought for: a) an extension at ground floor level to form a public house snug. B) internal alterations comprising of the conversion of an off license at ground floor level into bar seating area (snug) c) partial fixed/retractable lightweight roof to the courtyard.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Tholsel Street, Carlingford, Co Louth | Mar 2025 | €180,000 | 33 m |
| Coastguard House, Gyles Quay, Dundalk | Jul 2025 | €157,500 | 124 m |
| Apt. 2 Trinity Mews, Dundalk Street, Carlingford | May 2025 | €250,000 | 148 m |
| 8 Market Court, Carlingford, Co. Louth | Jun 2026 | €240,000 | 162 m |
| 14 Market Court, Carlingford, Louth | Jun 2025 | €180,000 | 162 m |
| 10 Premon Heights, Back Lane, Carlingford | May 2025 | €370,000 | 170 m |
| Newry Street, Carlingford, Louth | Feb 2026 | €130,000 | 196 m |
| 5 Cullabala, River Lane, Carlingford | Sept 2025 | €370,000 | 209 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 June 2025
- Decision due18 August 2025
- Decision issued8 August 2025
- Grant issued8 September 2025
- Permission expiry7 September 2030
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