Knightswood, Matthews Lane, Drogheda Co. Meath
Alterations to a housing development in Drogheda to replace 5 approved homes with 10 new dwellings.
LB180812 · Meath County Council · Lodged 20 July 2018
- Reference
- LB180812
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 July 2018
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 880.56 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal seeks to alter a previously granted permission on sites 138-142. It will replace 5 approved dwellings with 10 new homes, including 6 disability/retirement dwellings, 1 larger disability dwelling, and 3 terraced houses, resulting in a net increase of 5 units.
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
Alterations to granted planning permission ref: lb160450 on previous sites numbers 138-142 (5no. Dwellings) to now include 6no. 2-bedroom disability/retirement dwellings, 1no. 4-bedroom disability dwelling, 2no 3-bedroom end of terrace dwellings, 1no. 2-bedroom mid terrace dwelling, with all associated landscaping, site development and civil works. This equates to 5 additional dwellings
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Existing Residential”
Objective set by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Knightswood, Matthews Lane, Drogheda | Nov 2025 | €310,000 | 63 m |
| 87 Knightswood, Matthews Lane, Drogheda | Feb 2025 | €370,000 | 132 m |
| 63 Knightswood, Matthews Lane, Drogheda | Aug 2025 | €415,000 | 143 m |
| 96 Knightswood, Matthews Lane, Drogheda | Dec 2025 | €322,000 | 145 m |
| 59 Knightswood, Matthews Lane, Drogheda | Mar 2026 | €407,000 | 159 m |
| 53 Knightswood, Matthews Lane, Drogheda | Mar 2025 | €382,000 | 193 m |
| 7 Knightswood, Matthews Lane, Drogheda | Jan 2025 | €331,000 | 233 m |
| 50 Knockbrack Downs, Matthews Lane, Drogheda | Jul 2025 | €312,000 | 240 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 received20 July 2018
- Decision due13 September 2018
- Decision issued11 September 2018
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Alterations to dwellings on site numbers138-142 (5no. dwellings) as granted under planning ref: 160450 to now…
Knightswood , Matthews Lane , Drogheda Co. Meath
LB180654MeathLodged 18 Jun 2018Housing estate
- Granted30 m away
Alterations to dwellings on site numbers 138-142 (5no. dwellings) as granted under planning under planning…
Knightswood , Matthews Lane Lagavoreen , Drogheda Co. Meath
LB190093MeathLodged 1 Feb 2019Alterations
- Granted100 m away
The retention and completion permission consists of change of house type on site no. 55 from a 3-bed detached…
Knightswood Matthews Lane , Platin Road Lagavoreen , Drogheda Co. Meath
LB170052MeathLodged 24 Jan 2017Retention
- Granted130 m away
The conversion of the attic space to habitable space to include a bedroom with En-suite, Internal first floor…
65 Knightswood , Matthews Lane , Drogheda Co. Meath
2413MeathLodged 17 Jan 2024Extension
- Granted130 m away
The development will consist of the demolition of existing derelict farm buildings and the construction of a…
PLATIN RD (R 152) , LAGAVOOREEN DROGHEDA , CO.MEATH
2460511MeathLodged 9 Jul 2024Industrial
- Granted130 m away
EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION LB160450 — Development will consist of change from 94no. mixed…
Knightswood , Matthews Lane , Drogheda Co. Meath
LB171546MeathLodged 29 Dec 2017Housing estate
- Awaiting decision160 m away
Development is for demolition of existing dis-used pumping station and associated railings, construction of…
Knightswood , Matthews Lane/Platin Road , Lagavoreen
21321MeathLodged 19 Feb 2021New dwelling
- Granted160 m away
Rear/side extension to existing dwelling and all associated site works. Significant further…
61 Knightswood , Drogheda , County Meath A92WEK8
2461052MeathLodged 3 Dec 2024Extension
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