John Markey Park, Ballynagassan, Dunleer Co. Louth
Replacement of existing floodlights with eight new 18-metre floodlight columns at a sports pitch in Dunleer.
2660032 · Louth County Council · Lodged 28 January 2026
- Reference
- 2660032
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to remove existing floodlights at John Markey Park and replace them with eight new 18-metre-high floodlighting columns, with four positioned on each side of the main pitch.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for the removal of existing floodlights and proposed replacement with 8 no. Floodlighting columns (18m high) (4 to each side of pitch) to illuminate main pitch and all associated site works
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Seaview, Anaagassan, Louth | Mar 2026 | €239,000 | 78 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received28 January 2026
- Decision due24 March 2026
- Decision issued20 March 2026
- Grant issued20 April 2026
- Permission expiry19 April 2031
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