Mell, Drogheda, Co Louth
Construction of a new entrance, an 84m access road, and a totem sign.
2660192 · Louth County Council · Lodged 14 April 2026
- Reference
- 2660192
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 14 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a new entrance and an 84-meter-long access road with a width of 19.5 meters, including a carriageway, verge, cyclepath, and footpath. The proposal also includes a totem sign, boundary fencing, drainage, lighting, and landscaping.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Permission for the construction of a new entrance and access road with associated services and erection of totem sign. The proposed access road is approximately 84m in length, with an overall width of 19.5m comprising carriageway, verge, cyclepath and footpath. The proposal includes all ancillary site development works including, boundary fence and gates, surface water drainage, lighting, road signage and landscaping
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for general enterprise and employment generating activities.”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planKey dates
Timeline
- Application received14 April 2026
- Decision due8 June 2026
- Decision issued29 May 2026
- Grant issued29 June 2026
- Permission expiry28 June 2031
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