Permission for development at this site (c.

Application details

Planning reference

2460793

Council

Louth County Council

Proposal description

Permission for development at this site (c. 4.02ha) at lands in the Townland of Yellowbatter, Drogheda, County Louth. The proposed development comprises 95no. dwellings (55no. 3-bedroom and 40no. 4-bedroom houses), including 1no. dwelling with an option to accommodate a childcare facility at ground floor level, and all associated and ancillary site development and infrastructural works, hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatment works, including public open space; public lighting; 191no. surface car parking spaces; 38no. bicycle parking spaces/stores; ESB Substation; bin stores; surface water detention basin to the south of the site; the proposed development is accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles from the existing Ballymakenny Drive permitted under LCC Reg. Ref. 22730 and LCC Reg. Ref. 22215 via Ballymakenny Avenue permitted under LCC Reg. Ref. 22215 which connects to the Ballymakenny Road. The site is also accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles from the west at Twenties Lane via road infrastructure permitted under LCC Reg. Ref. 2360492, LCC Reg. Ref. 2360493, LCC Reg. Ref. 2360494 and LCC Reg. Ref. 2460391. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompany this application

Location / address

Site on lands in the Townland of Yellowbatter , Drogheda , County Louth

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

17 Dec 2024

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

14 Feb 2025

Final grant date

18 Mar 2025

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   17 Dec 2024

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   14 Feb 2025

3. Final grant

   18 Mar 2025

4. Works commenced

   30 Jan 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data