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  Seatown Place , Castle Street , Dundalk

Nov 18 2021

Application Received

Jan 14 2022

Further Info. Requested

Oct 12 2022

Further Info. Received

Nov 04 2022

Decision

Nov 08 2022

Decision Due

Dec 01 2022

Appeal Submitted

Apr 05 2024

Appeal Decision

Apr 04 2029

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted to Louth County Council, 18 / 11 / 2021
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Decision Text: CONDITIONAL
  • Decision Summary: Granted
Decision Appealed:
  • Appeal Submitted: 01 / 12 / 2022
  • Appeal Decision: MODIFIED (05 / 04 / 2024)
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Development:
Permission for development to consist of the conservation, extension and change of use of former St. Joseph's Female Orphanage & Industrial School (A protected Structure RPS D290) and St. Malachy's Convent (A protected structure RPS D292) to residential use , which is in an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The development will consist of: (i) The complete restoration and refurbishment of the two protected structures to the front of the site. (Please see newspaper notice for full description). (ii) The demolition of the existing gymnasium, classroom, laundry and workshop building to the rear of the property at Castle Street, including all associated lean to and flat roofed annexes, a covered link to the industrial school, a single storey twentieth century laundry annex and fire escape, along with the adjoining grotto and twentieth century greenhouse and the cataloguing, removal and appropriate historical archival of all redundant laundry equipment. (iii) The construction of a new 4 storey apartment building with a recessed fifth floor to the rear of the site facing o... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    1.5km 17/04/2024 N/A 122 New Muirhevna , Dublin Road , Dundalk Permission for a single storey extension to the front and side of dwelling, removal of pitched roof to existing extension and provision of flat roof in lieu and a single storey extension to the rear of the dwelling and all ancillary site development works... login required. Details...
    1.1km 17/04/2024 N/A No.1 The Cresent , Townparks , Dundalk Co. Louth Permission for minor extension and associated site works to the rear of this property. This building is a Protected Structure ref. D493 and situated within the The Cresent ACA... login required. Details...
    1.9km 09/04/2024 N/A 64 Marian Park , Dundalk , Co. Louth Permission for development consisting of a single storey side extension to an existing dwelling comprising of a hallway, utility and wc and all associated site development works... login required. Details...
    360m 05/04/2024 N/A 6 Faughart Terrace , St Mary's Road , Dundalk Co Louth Permission for extension and alterations to existing outbuildings and all associated site development works at rear of Protected Structure D316. Outbuilding was previously granted retention permission for conversion into habitable accommodation under planning ref. no. 97520201... login required. Details...
    880m 04/04/2024 N/A 61 Bridge Street , Dundalk , Co Louth Permission for alterations to shopfront facing Bridge St, internal layout and all associated works... login required. Details...
    320m 03/04/2024 N/A 24 Chapel Street , Dundalk , Co.Louth Retention permission for a 2 storey rear extension to an existing dwelling house and associated site development works... login required. Details...
    1.1km 28/03/2024 N/A No.1 The Cresent , Townparks , Dundalk Co. Louth Permission for a minor extension and associated site works to the rear of the property. This building is a Protected Structure ref. D493 and situated within the The Cresent ACA... login required. Details...
    990m 25/03/2024 N/A 4 Point Road , Dundalk , Co. Louth Permission for the construction of a first floor extension to an existing dwelling house and associated site development works... login required. Details...
    1.2km 25/03/2024 N/A 38 Woodbury Gardens , Dundalk , Co. louth Permission for a single storey extension to gable end of existing 2 storey semi detached dwelling and all other associated site works... login required. Details...
    1.1km 22/03/2024 N/A Cherry Grove , Point Road , Dundalk Co Louth Retention permission for a dwelling house that was built slightly larger than what was granted on planning permission 18706, all other works including site works comply with the original planning permissions 18706 and 17615... login required. Details...
    990m 20/03/2024 N/A 4 Point Road , Dundalk , Co. Louth Permission for the construction of a first floor extension to an existing dwelling house and associated site development works... login required. Details...
    1.3km 20/03/2024 N/A Coes Road Industrial Estate , Coes Road Dudnalk , Co. Louth RETENTION OF THE CHANGE OF USE OF AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE TO AN INDUSTRIAL USE BUILDING WITH ANCILLARY OFFICES & STAFF FACILITIES (AREA = 1154m2, HEIGHT = ... login required. Details...
    1.2km 19/03/2024 N/A 93 Medebawn , Dundalk , Co Louth Permission for the conversion of attic space into living accommodation to include two skylights with all associated site development works off existing entrance... login required. Details...
    120m 15/03/2024 N/A 24 Jocelyn Street , Dundalk , Co. Louth Permission for demolition of flat roof extension to rear, repair of brickwork and mortar at external walls, wall, roof & floor insulation, alterations to internal & external walls, repair existing first floor ... login required. Details...
    560m 15/03/2024 N/A Queens Business Centre , Earl Street/Crowe Street , Dundalk Co Louth Permission for the change of use of existing offices at 1st and 3rd floor to apartments consisting 3 no. 1 bed units and 1 no. 2 bed units and associated site development works. This building is listed as a Protected Structure, Ref. No. D199... login required. Details...
    1.3km 14/03/2024 N/A 32 Woodbury Gardens , Dundalk , Co. louth Permission for a single storey extension to gable end of existing 2 storey semi detached dwelling and all associated site works... login required. Details...
    750m 08/03/2024 N/A 18 Park Avenue , Dundalk , Co Louth Retention permission for the provision of a new vehicular entrance to an existing dwelling house, front boundary wall and associated site development works... login required. Details...
    1.2km 08/03/2024 N/A NO. 17 Long Avenue , Dundalk , Co. Louth Retention and completion of a single storey store to the rear of an existing two storey dwelling and all associated site development works... login required. Details...
    1.1km 04/03/2024 N/A Cherry Grove , Point Road , Dundalk Co Louth Retention permission for a dwelling house which was built longer in length than was granted on planning permission 18706, all other works including site works comply with the original planning permissions 18706 and 17615... login required. Details...
    1.6km 01/03/2024 CONDITIONAL Raymere , Avenue Road , Dundalk Co. Louth PERMISSION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF A SINGLE STOREY STRUCTURE ATTACHED TO THE SIDE OF THE EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND REPLACEMENT OF SAME WITH AN EXTENSIO... login required. Details...
  • Geology & Groundwater
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    Aquifer:
    • Category: Pl
    • Description: Poor Aquifer - Bedrock which is Generally Unproductive except for Local Zones

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Clontail Formation
    • Description: Calcareous red-mica greywacke
    • Labels: CLTL / CL

    Bedrock:
    • Moderate ( M)

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    Heritage & Conservation
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    National Monuments:

    National Monuments within 100m of the mapped planning point

    • Religious house - Franciscan friars (RHFF) - #LH02004
    • Excavation - miscellaneous (EXMI) - #LH02624

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    National Inventory of Architectural Heritage:

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    Name NIAH Ref # Rating / Period Original Use Current Use Protected Structure
    No Building Name 13705030 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1900 - 1910 house surgery/clinic N/A
    No Building Name 13705031 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1900 - 1910 house Same as Original N/A
    No Building Name 13705034 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1800 - 1840 house office Yes
    No Building Name 13705033 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1800 - 1840 house office Yes
    No Building Name 13705032 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1800 - 1840 house office Yes
    Saint Malachy's Convent 13705038 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1855 - 1860 church/chapel Same as Original Yes
    Saint Malachy's Convent 13705037 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1855 - 1860 convent/nunnery Same as Original Yes
    Saint Malachy's Convent 13705036 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1750 - 1770 house convent/nunnery Yes
    Saint Joseph's House 13705035 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1850 - 1870 convent/nunnery Yes
    Saint Malachy's Convent 13705039 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1890 - 1910 school Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 13705059 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1810 - 1830 house Same as Original N/A
    No Building Name 13705060 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1800 - 1840 house apartment/flat (converted) N/A
    No Building Name 13705062 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1800 - 1840 house Same as Original N/A
    Oakdene 13705063 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1800 - 1840 house office Yes
    No Building Name 13705064 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house office N/A
    No Building Name 13705065 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house Same as Original N/A
    No Building Name 13705061 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1800 - 1840 house Same as Original Yes
    The Arch 13705066 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house Same as Original N/A
    No Building Name 13705067 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1850 - 1890 house Same as Original N/A
    No Building Name 13705068 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1850 - 1890 house Same as Original N/A
    No Building Name 13705069 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1850 - 1890 house Same as Original N/A
    No Building Name 13705070 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1850 - 1890 house Same as Original N/A
    No Building Name 13705071 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1850 - 1890 house Same as Original Yes
    Old Castle 13705100 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1230 - 1250 bell tower/stand Yes
    Saint Malachy's Convent 13705101 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1860 - 1880 convent/nunnery laboratory Yes
    Saint Malachy's Convent 13705103 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1840 - 1850 school Same as Original Yes
    Saint Malachy's Convent 13705102 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1860 - 1880 graveyard/cemetery Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 13705034 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1800 - 1840 house office N/A
    No Building Name 13705033 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1800 - 1840 house office N/A
    No Building Name 13705032 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1800 - 1840 house office N/A
    Convent of Mercy 13705038 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1855 - 1860 church/chapel Same as Original N/A
    Convent of Mercy 13705037 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1855 - 1860 convent/nunnery Same as Original N/A
    Convent of Mercy 13705036 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1750 - 1770 house convent/nunnery N/A
    Saint Joseph's House 13705035 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1850 - 1870 convent/nunnery N/A
    Saint Vincent's Secondary School 13705039 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1890 - 1910 school Same as Original N/A
    Dundalk Counselling Centre/Oakdene 13705063 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1800 - 1840 house office N/A
    Comradh na Gaeilge 13705061 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1800 - 1840 house Same as Original N/A
    No Building Name 13705071 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1850 - 1890 house Same as Original N/A
    No Building Name 13705100 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1230 - 1250 bell tower/stand N/A
    Convent of Mercy 13705101 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1860 - 1880 convent/nunnery laboratory N/A
    Convent of Mercy 13705103 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1840 - 1850 school Same as Original N/A
    Convent of Mercy 13705102 (Survey ID: SURV019) Regional, 1860 - 1880 graveyard/cemetery Same as Original N/A

    Roads & Infrastructure

    National Roads & Motorways within 500m of mapped planning point


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