GrantedRetentionDecided 17 October 2025

51 Cypress Gardens Bay Estate, Dundalk, County Louth

Retention of a garage conversion to a bedroom in Dundalk.

2560553 · Louth County Council · Lodged 3 September 2025

Reference: 2560553
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 3 September 2025

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for alterations to an existing dwelling. This includes the conversion of the original domestic garage into living accommodation to serve as an additional bedroom, along with elevational changes.

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Official record

Development description

Retention permission for alterations to existing dwelling including the conversion of original domestic garage to living accommodation (additional bedroom), elevational changes including the replacement of the garage door with a window / door screen and all associated site development works.

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
22 Brookwood Lawns, Red Barns Road, Dundalk	Jul 2026	€325,000	88 m
16 Brookwood Lawns, Red Barns Rd, Dundalk	Mar 2026	€360,000	99 m
7 Fernwood, Red Barns Rd, Dundalk	May 2026	€174,200	116 m
1 Bayview, Red Barns Road, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€427,312	146 m
39 Bayview Red, Barns Road, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	May 2026	€306,167	146 m
3 Greenwood Dr, Red Barns Rd, Dundalk	Aug 2025	€447,500	151 m
9 Ashdale Park, Bay Estate, Dundalk	Apr 2026	€325,000	152 m
36 Brookwood Lawns, Red Barns Rd, Dundalk	Oct 2025	€300,000	154 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 received3 September 2025
Decision due28 October 2025
Decision issued17 October 2025
Grant issued17 November 2025
Permission expiry16 November 2030

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