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Awaiting decisionRetention

Carmen’s Cottage No. 5 Mountain View, Reaghstown Ardee, Co. Louth

Retention of a detached bedroom structure, a domestic outbuilding with dog kennels, and garden seating.

2560758 · Louth County Council · Lodged 25 November 2025

Reference
2560758
Authority
Louth County Council
Register status
In progress
Type
RETENTION
Received
25 November 2025

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for a detached single-storey structure containing a bedroom, kitchen space, and hot tub, operating as an extension to the main dwelling. Retention is also sought for a domestic outbuilding containing dog grooming facilities and kennels, a covered garden seating area, and boundary fencing.

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Storey
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Development description

Retention permission for: (1) detached single storey structure containing a bedroom with ancillary kitchen space and en-suite w/c and shower, and including a covered front porch enclosable by curtains, including hot tub/jacuzzi with wood-fired water heater. The structure operates as an extension of the accommodation within the existing dwelling only and does not operate as an independent dwelling. (2) detached single storey domestic outbuilding containing a) facilities for the keeping of pet dogs including kennels, washing / grooming facilities and ancillary w/c and shower; and b) domestic storage / utility space including heating system serving both the subject outbuilding and the existing dwelling. The facilities for the keeping of pet dogs are for domestic use incidental to the existing dwelling only and not for any commercial activities. (3) detached single storey structure providing covered garden seating area. (4) lengths of fencing along the north-western, south-western and north-eastern boundaries of the property, and a length of wall along the north-eastern boundary of the property, inside of the aforementioned fencing. Permission is sought for surface water drainage works including provision of a soakaway

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  1. Application received25 November 2025
  2. Further information requested23 January 2026

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