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Planning applications in Co. Louth

Every planning application lodged in Co. Louth in the last 12 months: what has been applied for, what was granted or refused, how long decisions take, and what is under appeal. Compiled weekly from the official DHLGH planning layer, with a source link on every record.

Applications received 13 Oct 2025 to 13 Oct 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

Co. Louth planning, 12 months to 13 Oct 2026

Applications received1,047
Granted505
Refused92
Refusal rate (of decided)15.4%
Median time to decision50 days
Withdrawn14
Still in the system436
Taken to appeal30
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A weekly note when applications are lodged or decided in Co. Louth. The observation window for objections is about five weeks from lodgement - weekly means you hear in time.

Latest applications

The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 13 Oct 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
1 Oct 2026Retention and Permission: Retention permission for the change of use of an existing outbuilding to a residential Air B & B designed for short term...––25 Nov 20262660675
1 Oct 2026Permission to demolish existing side shed to existing dwelling, construct new storey and a half side extension to existing dwelling including new...––25 Nov 20262660676
1 Oct 2026Permission for (a) the construction of 99 no. dwellings comprising a mix of house types and apartments including: (i) 57 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom...Drogheda–25 Nov 20262660677
30 Sept 2026Retention permission for the following: 1. One agricultural building housing hay and feed storage and open fronted equipment storage shed. 2. First...Ardee–24 Nov 20262660669
30 Sept 2026Permission for the construction of single storey extension to the side of existing two storey (non-original) building for use as a breakfast room and...––24 Nov 20262660670
30 Sept 2026Permission to replace the existing single storey attached domestic garage with domestic living accommodation, construction of an extension to the...––24 Nov 20262660671
30 Sept 2026Retention permission for: 1. A front porch. 2. Conversion of the existing first floor area to habitable accommodation to include for alterations to...––24 Nov 20262660672
30 Sept 2026Permission for extensions and alterations of existing protected structure reference number D045, to include alterations to existing single storey...Dundalk–24 Nov 20262660673
30 Sept 2026Permission to construct an extension to the side and rear of existing dwelling house including new waste water treatment plant & polishing filter...Dundalk–24 Nov 20262660674
30 Sept 2026Outline Permission for a new dwellinghouse, eflluent treatment system and percolation area, new vehicular entrance and all associated site works––24 Nov 202626114
29 Sept 2026Permission for amendments to granted planning application reference No LH/2560001 consisting of omission of the machinery store, dispatch office...––23 Nov 20262660666
29 Sept 2026Permission for the material change of use from commercial use at ground floor only to residential use comprising 4 No. Apartments and ancillary worksDundalk–23 Nov 20262660667
29 Sept 2026Permission to construct part single story/part two-storey dwelling with detached domestic garage/store, install a wastewater treatment system and...Dundalk2–2660668
28 Sept 2026Permission for the demolition of existing building formerly used as bakery and erection of new building to same footprint providing retail (suit...Dundalk–22 Nov 20262660664
28 Sept 2026Permission for the change of use from existing factory to wellness studio with new external signage, together with all ancillary site development...Ardee–22 Nov 20262660665
26 Sept 2026Permission for new extension and alterations to existing dwelling house and all associated site worksDundalk120 Nov 20262660663
25 Sept 2026Permission for: (1) Creation of existing boundary wall enclosing rear garden; (2) Adjustment of existing vehicular entrance to provide an additional...Drogheda119 Nov 20262660661
25 Sept 2026Permission for amendments to the permitted development as per reference 20/1069 as extended by extension of duration reference 26/3. The development...Drogheda–19 Nov 20262660662
24 Sept 2026Retention and Permission: Retention permission for existing sub-structure of house & full permission for completion of same with detached garage...–218 Nov 20262660656
24 Sept 2026Retention Permission: The development consists of: 1. Retention permission for the subdivision of 103 Shrewsbury Manor into two dwellings, Unit 103...Drogheda118 Nov 20262660658
24 Sept 2026Permission for alterations to previously granted Planning Application Ref. No. 24-086, comprising revisions to the previously approved three-storey...Dundalk––2660659
24 Sept 2026Permission for the following: 1. Proposed new single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling. 2. Alterations to existing elevations including...Drogheda118 Nov 20262660660
23 Sept 2026Permission for internal alterations to an existing retail shop to accommodate an off-licence area for the sale of alcohol products and associated...––17 Nov 20262660651
23 Sept 2026Permission for an extension (part single storey, part storey and half style), alterations to an existing dwelling house, a new attached domestic...–117 Nov 20262660652
23 Sept 2026Permission consequent on the grant of outline permission Ref. No. 2660248 for proposed dwelling house, domestic garage, roadside vehicular entrance...Drogheda217 Nov 20262660653
23 Sept 2026Permission for: (a) Change of use from residential dwelling to use as a community-based care and supported living dwelling for use by up to 5 No...Dundalk217 Nov 20262660654
23 Sept 2026Retention and Permission: Retention permission for a single storey detached prefabricated building to be utilised as a home gym, store and home...––17 Nov 20262660655
22 Sept 2026Permission is sought for alterations to an existing two storey dwelling to include replacement of the existing roof with a new roof of amended...Dundalk1–2660648
22 Sept 2026Permission for the Change of Use of first floor of development previously granted planning permission under planning ref. no. 19/972 from 2 no...––16 Nov 20262660649
22 Sept 2026Permission for the Change of Use of Existing Basement Area to Gym & Fitness Area, Changing Rooms and Meeting Rooms & Existing Ground Floor Gym Area...––16 Nov 20262660650
21 Sept 2026Permission for the following: 1. Extension to existing graveyard. 2. creation of overflow car parking area and all Associated site development works––15 Nov 20262660647
20 Sept 2026Retention permission for 1) Retention of change of use from commercial garage to car showroom and 2) Retention of new marginally heightened ridge...Drogheda––2660645
20 Sept 2026Permission for extensions and alterations to existing dwelling house. Full permission is sought for a single storey extension to rear of existing...Dundalk114 Nov 20262660646
18 Sept 2026Permission is sought for the partial demolition, reconstruction and extension of an existing derelict two-storey dwelling, the installation of a...–1–2660640
18 Sept 2026Permission for signage to front of premises recently granted planning permission for brew pub/microbrewery and tap room granted permission under...Dundalk––2660641
18 Sept 2026Permission for the change of use from Existing Factory to Wellness Studio with new external signage, together with all ancillary site development...Ardee––2660642
18 Sept 2026Retention permission for a tennis court, the retention of a replacement agricultural shed, and the retention of the refurbishment of the existing...Ardee––2660643
18 Sept 2026Permission for the construction of new two-storey clubrooms and all associated site development worksDundalk–12 Nov 20262660644
17 Sept 2026Retention and Permission: Retention permission is sought for the widening of agricultural entrance gateway and associated works to include for...Ardee–11 Nov 20262660637
17 Sept 2026Outline permission for development consisting of: a) demolition of existing disused bungalow, detached garage and roadside boundary wall, b)...Drogheda111 Nov 20262660638

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 13 Oct 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
29 Sept 2026Extension of Duration of 21/455 - permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system/percolation area and all associated...–Granted26102
25 Sept 2026Retention permission for a detached single storey family flat structure to rear garden of existing dwelling connected to existing services & all...ArdeeRefused2660540
25 Sept 2026Permission to construct 1 No. poultry house and ancillary manure storage shed together with all ancillary structures (to include meal storage bin(s)...ArdeeGranted2660544
25 Sept 2026Retention permission for (1) a dormer style dwelling house and single storey conservatory, (2) for 2 no. single storey domestic storage buildings and...–Granted2660545
25 Sept 2026Permission for a single storey extension to the side of existing dwelling and all associated worksDundalkGranted2660548
25 Sept 2026Retention and Permission: Retention permission for a detached garage base & new site boundaries as constructed (revised from previously granted...ArdeeGranted2660554
25 Sept 2026Permission for Change of house-type previously granted permission under planning reference no. 2460679 & 2560447 and associated site development...–Granted2660558
25 Sept 2026Retention permission for: (1) Detached single storey structure containing a bedroom with ancillary kitchen space and en-suite w/c and shower, and...–Granted2560758
25 Sept 2026Permission to construct a single storey dwelling, domestic garage, new sewerage wastewater treatment system, and new entrance onto public road and...ArdeeGranted2660243
25 Sept 2026Permission for a new proposed storey and a half style dwelling with associated carport and detached garage, opening of a new vehicular entrance to...–Granted2660351
25 Sept 2026Permission for alterations and extensions to existing two storey dwelling, new single storey domestic garage, new effluent treatment...DundalkGranted2660383
25 Sept 2026Outline Permission for dwelling house , detached domestic garage , waste water treatment system and percolation area , on site soakaway , new...ArdeeGranted2660403
22 Sept 2026the Development consists of the construction of an agricultural storage shed, Including new entrance gates, access road and yard, surface water...DroghedaRefused2660955
18 Sept 2026Outline permission sought for a dwelling house, new waste water treatment system and percolation area, on site soakaway, new vehicular entrance on to...–Refused2660514
18 Sept 2026Permission for: Alterations to proposed elevations previously granted permission under planning reference number 2460360. Removal of existing single...–Granted2660524
18 Sept 2026Retention and Permission for development to Protected Structure Ref. No. DB-239 (NIAH Ref. No. 13618011) and located within an ACA (Ref. No. 14 -...DroghedaGranted2660525
18 Sept 2026Permission for the refurbishment, alterations and extension to existing derelict dwelling house, new effluent treatment system and all associated...–Refused2660528
18 Sept 2026Permission for the conversion of an existing garage to habitable space, extension of dwelling over converted garage and two storey extension to rear...DroghedaGranted2660543
18 Sept 2026Permission for the change of use two existing vernacular agricultural buildings to residential holiday let accommodations, including extension to one...–Granted2560754
18 Sept 2026Retention and Permission: Permission for (1) proposed surface water soakaway. (2) Retention of alterations and extension to existing dwelling...–Granted2697
18 Sept 2026Permission for the amalgamation of two number two storey dwellings into one two storey dwelling with internal alterations, two storey extension to...DundalkGranted2628
18 Sept 2026Permission to demolish front and rear porch extensions to existing dwelling, construct new storey and a half extension to south elevation, install...ArdeeGranted2660425
18 Sept 2026Retention and Permission for the following: a) The retention of the change of use from public house to residential use with associated elevational...DroghedaGranted2660073
18 Sept 2026Permission of an extension of the existing car park to provide an additional 91 car parking spaces, including new car park lighting and CCTV...DundalkGranted2660100
16 Sept 2026Permission for the refurbishment and extension to an existing dwelling house, the partial demolition and set-back of the front gable wall, the...–Granted2660327
11 Sept 2026Retention permission for the addition of an upper floor and a change of use from a residential accommodation to a Communal House of Faith and PrayerDroghedaRefused2660490
11 Sept 2026Permission for a new waste water treatment system and percolation area to serve existing dwelling house, on site soakaway, revised site boundaries...ArdeeGranted2660498
11 Sept 2026Permission for alterations and modifications to a dwelling house previously approved planning permission under planning ref. no. 22938 and associated...–Granted2660499
11 Sept 2026Permission for a side extension to existing workshop No. 1 including new on site soakaway, reconfiguration of existing roof to existing workshop No...ArdeeGranted2660500
11 Sept 2026Permission for a proposed rear and side extension to the existing dwelling and all associated worksDundalkGranted2660501
11 Sept 2026Permission for: 1. Replacement of percolation area with new percolation area to EPA Regulations and 2. Alterations to front boundary to achieve...–Granted2660502
11 Sept 2026Retention permission for a rooflight in the front roof of a mid-terraced two storey dwelling houseDroghedaGranted2660505
11 Sept 2026Permission for the following: 1. Permission to upgrade existing septic tank system with new treatment plant and percolation area, 2. Amendments to...DundalkGranted2660508
11 Sept 2026Retention and Permission: Permission for the construction of slatted shed for cattle, a general purpose shed for storage, and a new farmyard entrance...–Granted2660512
11 Sept 2026Permission for the construction of a two storey extension to the side of existing semi-detached two storey dwelling, demolition of attached domestic...ArdeeGranted2660515
11 Sept 2026Retention permission for the removal of the shopfront and windows facing onto Clanbrassil street and replacement with new shopfront and windows and...DundalkGranted2660516
11 Sept 2026Permission for proposed alterations to an existing dwelling house to include: Alterations to external facades to include a new external finish...DundalkGranted2660517
11 Sept 2026Retention permission for rear extensions and internal modifications to protected structure DB-289DroghedaGranted2660521
11 Sept 2026Permission for a single storey dwelling. The site works are to include a surface water soakaway, entrance pillars and boundary walls–Granted2660147
11 Sept 2026Permission for a new shed to be used for storage of grain and use existing entrance onto public road and all associated site works–Granted2660158

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 13 Oct 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
24 Sept 2026Permission for a proposed dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and polishing filter percolation area, new vehicular entrance...––Pending2660464
11 Sept 2026Permission for a six-storey hotel comprising 107 no. bedrooms, lobby, bar and dining area, and associated service areas, together with all associated...Drogheda–Pending2560717
17 Aug 2026Retention permission for part change of use of existing fish processing factory to steel fabrication workshop, including new site office and all...––Pending25167
11 Aug 2026Retention & Permission: Permission for general change of use of site and buildings to use for 63 no. bed hostel and/or sheltered accommodation as...Drogheda–Pending2560723
11 Aug 2026Large-scale Residential Development Application (LRD) - see www.northdundalklrd.com - for a 10-year permission at a site (c. 38.89ha) bounded...Dundalk–Pending2560768
6 Aug 2026LRD Application: Permission for Large-scale Residential Development - details can be viewed on https://firrois.ie/. The proposed development will...Ardee–Pending2660055
31 Jul 2026Permission for the demolition of the existing industrial/warehouse structures on site (3,580 sq.m). The construction of 68 no. residential dwellings...Drogheda–DISMISSED2560745
30 Jul 2026Permission for a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation development. The proposed development will comprise: (a) The construction of a student...Dundalk–Pending2660284
29 Jul 2026Permission for development that will principally consist of the construction of 16no. residential dwellings (1756.0sqm GFA) including 10no...Drogheda–Pending2560814
28 Jul 2026Permission for a Largescale Residential Development (LRD). This proposal can be viewed via www.Southbanklrd.ie The development comprises a Large...Drogheda–Pending2560671
24 Jul 2026Retention of a 491.20m² cattle shed, 452.48m² feed store, 1620m² concrete yard and all associated site development works.Dundalk–Pending2560662
20 Jul 2026Retention and completion of an existing partially constructed single storey dwelling house and full permission for revisions to the existing...––Pending2660260
26 Jun 2026Permission for the construction of a part storey and a half, part single storey house, waste water treatment unit and percolation area and new...Ardee–Pending2660200
22 Jun 2026Permission comprises the construction of 4no. new 3-bedroomed semi-detached dwellinghouses, new temporary waste water treatment plant which will be...Dundalk–Pending2619
18 Jun 2026Retention permission for the change of use of 2 no. domestic timber sheds to the use as a NPWS approved protected bird and rehabilitation sanctuary...Drogheda–Pending2660161
15 Jun 2026Retention permission for, and use of existing shed for the storage of materials and plant for the duration of completion of development granted under...––Pending2660195
3 Jun 2026Retention permission for the following: (a) Permission for retention of hard surface for the provision of 6 no. additional car parking spaces and...––MODIFIED2660155
22 May 2026Permission for a proposed dwelling house, new vehicular entrance onto public road, treatment system and percolation area all associated site works––REFUSED2660121
24 Apr 2026Retention permission and full permission for: 1) Retention permission of existing single storey dwelling house as laid out and constructed; 2)...––REFUSED2660070
21 Apr 2026Permission for proposed works include demolition of existing single-storey rear return and outbuilding, to be replaced with new two-storey extension...Dundalk–CONDITIONAL2660052
12 Mar 2026Permission for: (1) Demolition of existing boundary wall enclosing rear garden; (2) Adjustment of existing vehicular entrance to provide an...Drogheda–CONDITIONAL2560836
11 Mar 2026Permission for the demolition of existing buildings for a new unmanned service station development containing 3no. fuel dispensers/islands, forecourt...Drogheda–REFUSED2560825
11 Mar 2026Retention permission for the change of use of an existing domestic garage to an independent apartment ancillary to the main house and all associated...––CONDITIONAL2560830
10 Mar 2026Retention permission for a two-storey replacement dwelling that has replaced an original one and two storey dwelling, new soakaways and all...––Pending2560841
25 Feb 2026Conversion of existing attic space to Office/Store comprising of modification of existing roof structure, raising of existing gable c/w window, new...Drogheda–CONDITIONAL2561305

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 13 Oct 2026. Each links to its status timeline; all Leinster schemes.

UnitsDevelopmentTownStatusSource
99Permission for: The construction of 99 no. residential units, comprising of 10 no. 2 bedroom houses, 56 no. 3 bedroom houses and 33 no. 4 bedroom...DundalkIn progress2660229
99Permission for development at a site of (c. 3.63ha). The proposed development comprises 99no. 2-storey dwellings (51no. 3-bed and 48no. 4-bed...DroghedaGranted2560797
97Permission will consist of the construction of 97 no. residential units on a site of Circa 3.76 Hectares. The 97 units consist of 22 no. 2-bed 2...DroghedaGranted2660456
81Retention and completion of revisions consisting of alterations to material finishes on all dwellings types A1,A2,B1,B3,B4 on plot numbers 69 -131 &...DroghedaGranted2660444
81Retention permission for alterations to material finishes on all dwellings types A1,A2,B1,B3,B4 on plot numbers 69 -131 & 168-185. Additional first...DroghedaIn progress2660355
79Permission for development at a site (c. 2.33ha). The proposed development comprises: 79no. dwellings (8no. 2-bed, 62no. 3- bed and 9no. 4-bed...DroghedaGranted2560796
76Permission for (a) the construction of 91 no. dwellings comprising a mix of house-types and apartments including: (i) 4 no. 2-storey, 4-bedroom...DroghedaIn progress2660348
74Permission for a residential development, on a site in the townland of Yellowbatter, located to the south of the Port Access Northern Cross Route...DroghedaIn progress2660189
72Permission for a residential development on lands to the east of Ballymakenny Road and south of Listoke Avenue, in the townland of Greenbatter. The...DroghedaGranted2660283
72Permission for a residential development, on a site in the townland of Yellowbatter, located to the south of the Port Access Northern Cross Route...DroghedaIn progress2660181

About this data

Applications are those received by the Co. Louth planning authority in the 12 months to 13 Oct 2026, fetched weekly from the Irish Planning Applications layer published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Decision counts and the refusal rate cover only applications received in that window, so decisions on older applications are not included. Applicant names are not published in the source data and are never shown here. Records are reproduced verbatim from the public register; to request a correction or the removal of a record, contact us. See the Leinster planning pipeline for the all-county view and methodology for house rules.

Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, via the DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer. Licensed CC-BY 4.0. Per-record links open the relevant council planning register.