Permission for a Retirement Village located in and around the former RIC stables and car park.

Application details

Planning reference

2560626

Council

Louth County Council

Proposal description

Permission for a Retirement Village located in and around the former RIC stables and car park. The retirement village will accommodate 46 no. Independent Living Units and associated amenities in a mix of new and refurbished buildings. The development includes: Construction of 38 no. single storey 1-bedroom units with private gardens/terraces; Restoration and change of use of the semi-derelict former RIC stables to accommodate 8 no. units (comprising 6 no. 1-bedroom & 2 no. 2-bedroom units) over 2 levels and associated services comprising reception, management office, doctor's office, caretaker’s workshop, community room and café. Vehicular and pedestrian access from the existing stadium access road; Landscaped communal open spaces, boundary treatments, car parking (48 no. spaces), cycle parking, bin storage and associated site works and services

Location / address

Dundalk Stadium, Racecourse Road, Dundalk

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

3 Oct 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

13 May 2026

Final grant date

15 Jun 2026