Racecourse Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Alterations to houses under construction, including roof space conversion and increased ridge height.
2660344 · Louth County Council · Lodged 30 May 2026
- Reference
- 2660344
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 May 2026
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 27 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for alterations to dwelling houses currently under construction. The changes include the conversion of roof space, an increase in the ridge height, and associated alterations to the roof design.
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 alterations to dwelling houses under construction and granted under ref: 2560672, the alterations include the conversion of roof space, increase in ridge height and associated alterations to roof design
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dowdallshill, Dundalk, Louth | Nov 2025 | €240,000 | 72 m |
| Newry Rd, Dundalk, Dundalk | Jun 2025 | €75,000 | 75 m |
| 26 Brickfield Gardens, Newry Rd, Dundalk | Dec 2025 | €325,000 | 212 m |
| Racecourse Rd, Dowdallshill, Dundalk | Sept 2025 | €475,000 | 233 m |
| 11 Brickfield Gardens, Newry Rd, Dundalk | Sept 2025 | €175,000 | 259 m |
| 35 Dowdalls Hill, Dundalk, Louth | Mar 2025 | €155,000 | 289 m |
| 26 Units At Racecourse Meadows, Racecourse Road, Dundalkprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €8,229,075 | 347 m |
| Doylesfort Rd, Dundalk, Louth | Jan 2026 | €268,690 | 431 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 received30 May 2026
- Decision due24 July 2026
- Decision issued10 July 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for a dwelling house and associated works
Racecourse Road , Dundalk , Co. Louth
2560672LouthLodged 21 Oct 2025New dwelling
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for a dwelling house and associated works
Racecourse Road , Dundalk , Co. Louth
2560670LouthLodged 21 Oct 2025New dwelling
- GrantedAt this site
Permission alterations to dwelling houses under construction and granted under ref: 2560670, the alterations…
Racecourse Road , Dundalk , Co. Louth
2660346LouthLodged 30 May 2026Alterations
- Granted30 m away
Permission for a dormer style dwelling house and associated works
Racecourse Road , Dundalk , Co Louth
1911LouthLodged 10 Jan 2019New dwelling
- Granted50 m away
Permission to convert attic into habitable space to be used with the existing house, alterations to front…
4 Newry Road , Dundalk , Co Louth
21261LouthLodged 12 Mar 2021Extension
- Granted60 m away
Permission for a two storey dwelling, detached garage and all ancillary and associated site…
The Racecourse Road , Dundalk , Co. Louth
16745LouthLodged 14 Oct 2016New dwelling
- Awaiting decision70 m away
Permission for development to consist of an existing shop and ancillary storage on the ground floor and…
1 Newry Road , Dundalk , Co. Louth
2660080LouthLodged 18 Feb 2026Change of use
- Granted100 m away
Permission for the demolition of rear toilets and store, internal alterations, construction of rear extension…
Ian Cottage , 26 Dowdallshill Newry Road , Dundalk
20173LouthLodged 11 Mar 2020Extension
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