LiLeinster InsiderNewsletter
Leinster · planning · Co. Louth

Co. Louth Planning Applications and Decisions

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 3 Nov 2025 to 3 Nov 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

Also see how much land in Co. Louth is on the Residential Zoned Land Tax map.

Get new applications and decisions in Co. Louth by email

Your Co. Louth planning alert lands once enough readers in the county have signed up, then weekly. You also get the two short weekly issues, including our Saturday planning roundup. Free, unsubscribe any time.

Supplier or tradesperson? See Planning Pro, granted permissions by trade.

Co. Louth planning, 12 months to 3 Nov 2026

Applications received1,058
Granted517
Refused98
Refusal rate (of decided)15.9%
Median time to decision50 days
Withdrawn14
Still in the system429
Taken to appeal30

Latest applications

The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 3 Nov 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
28 Oct 2026Permission for the change of use of the existing dwelling from residential use to short-term tourist accommodation/holiday letting, including use as...––22 Dec 202626127
28 Oct 2026Retention permission for: 1. A front porch. 2. Conversion of the existing first floor area to habitable accommodation to include for alterations to...–122 Dec 20262660733
28 Oct 2026Permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, new vehicular entrance, wastewater treatment system and associated site development works–222 Dec 20262660734
27 Oct 2026Permission for a one and a half storey dwelling house, a domestic garage, a domestic waste water treatment system, a new site entrance with all...–221 Dec 202626126
27 Oct 2026Permission for (1) The construction of a new 2.7m high timber-frame storm porch and link structure with brick plinth connecting the existing...–121 Dec 20262660729
27 Oct 2026Permission for alterations and renovations to existing dwelling house (Protected Structure Ref Lhs012-004a). Works to include repairs, refurbishment...Dundalk121 Dec 20262660730
27 Oct 2026Permission for a proposed two storey dwelling house, treatment system, connection into existing sewer, new vehicular entrance, onto public road and...–121 Dec 20262660731
27 Oct 2026Permission for development consisting of the construction of family accommodation unit (Granny Flat) to the side of an existing dwelling house...Dundalk121 Dec 20262660732
23 Oct 2026Outline permission sought for a new dwellinghouse, effluent treatment system and percolation area, new vehicular entrance and all associated site...–117 Dec 202626125
23 Oct 2026Permission for an agricultural dry store (Floor area = 369m2, Height = 7.06m) and associated site development works––17 Dec 20262660727
23 Oct 2026Permissio for the following: 1. demolition of existing extension to rear of dwelling. 2. Construction of new extension to rear and side of...Dundalk117 Dec 20262660728
22 Oct 2026Permission for the change of use from retail to cafe/restaurant, elevational, changes including refurbishment of the shopfront and all associated...––16 Dec 20262660725
22 Oct 2026Retention permission for as constucted rear extension to existing dwelling house including first floor accommodation, front porch and alterations to...–116 Dec 20262660726
21 Oct 2026Permission for the change of use of the existing dwelling from residential use to short-term tourist accommodation/holiday letting, including use as...–––26124
21 Oct 2026Permission for 2 No. 15m high ball stop nets to existing playing field and all associated site development works––15 Dec 20262660723
21 Oct 2026Permission is sought for the change of use of an existing attached garage to a residential extension. The development will also include a first floor...Dundalk115 Dec 20262660724
20 Oct 2026Permission for change of house-type previously granted permission under planning reference no. 22578 and associated site development worksDundalk114 Dec 20262660720
20 Oct 2026Retention permission for alteration of house position, alteration to window sizes and positions including slight increase in overall floor area...–114 Dec 20262660721
20 Oct 2026Retention and Permission: (a) Retention permission for a machinery shed. (b) Planning permission for the demolition of existing silage pits. (c)...––14 Dec 20262660722
19 Oct 2026Permission for a proposed new Silage Pit (dimensions 72.7m x 11.0m x 2.2m high) as addition to existing farmyard complexDundalk–13 Dec 20262660716
19 Oct 2026Permission for a detached dormer house, install a waste water treatment system with percolation area & all associated site worksDundalk113 Dec 20262660717
19 Oct 2026Permission for the conversion and extension of an existing domestic outbuilding to a residential mews, with all associated siteworks, to the rear of...Dundalk113 Dec 20262660718
19 Oct 2026Retention and Permission: Permission for proposed single storey extensions to the side and rear of the existing dwelling house, including the part...Drogheda113 Dec 20262660719
19 Oct 2026Outline permission for a dwelling house, detached domestic garage, waste water treatment system and percolation area, on site soakaway, new vehicular...Ardee113 Dec 20262660714
18 Oct 2026Permission for a single storey domestic garage and store, and all associated site development worksArdee112 Dec 20262660715
18 Oct 2026Permission for the construction of a detached two-storey dwelling; wastewater treatment unit and percolation area; construction of one detached...Dundalk212 Dec 20262660713
17 Oct 2026Permissin for the demolition of existing garage and the construction of a 2 storey extension and associated works to the side of dwellingDundalk111 Dec 20262660712
16 Oct 2026Permission for the following: 1. Single storey extension to rear of existing building comprising of pilates studio, sauna, changing area and store...Drogheda–10 Dec 20262660706
16 Oct 2026Permission for a new storey and a half dwelling house, detached garage, carport, waste water treatment system, new site entrance and all associated...Drogheda210 Dec 20262660707
16 Oct 2026Permission for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of 2 no. two storey dwellings. Proposed development comprising of a...Dundalk210 Dec 20262660708
16 Oct 2026Permission for a storey and a half extension to the front (south) of existing dwelling and all associated site development worksDundalk110 Dec 20262660709
16 Oct 2026Permission for alterations and extensions to existing dwelling house, new boundary wall within the site curtilage and all associated site development...Dundalk110 Dec 20262660710
16 Oct 2026Retention permission for alterations and amendments to extension to dwelling originally permitted under planning reference 96318 to include larger...Ardee110 Dec 20262660711
16 Oct 2026the development will consist of the construction a garden pergola and all associated site worksDrogheda110 Dec 20262661287
15 Oct 2026Permission for a two-storey extension including general school accommodation and ASD unit, revisions to the site entrance at Mill Road and all...Dundalk–9 Dec 20262660703
15 Oct 2026Retention permission for: 1. a front porch, 2. conversion of the existing first floor area to habitable accommodation to include for alterations to...–1–2660705
15 Oct 2026the development will consist of removal of existing garden shed, alterations to pedestrian gate and driveway gates in front garden and construction...Drogheda19 Dec 20262661274
15 Oct 2026We, Glenveagh Homes Ltd., intend to apply for planning permission for the development of a Large-scale Residential Development at this site of c.4.57...Drogheda19 Dec 20262661276
13 Oct 2026Permission for the following: The provision of 3 No. Open Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGT) Generators each consisting of an Air Intake Filter System...Drogheda–7 Dec 20262660701
13 Oct 2026Permission for 23 no. dwellings comprising 20 no. apartments and 3 no. bungalows. The proposed apartments are located in the ‘Cluain Fhada’ area and...Dundalk37 Dec 20262660702

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 3 Nov 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
30 Oct 2026Permission for proposed dwelling house, waste water treatment system and polishing filter percolation area, new vehicular entrance onto public road...–Granted2560760
30 Oct 2026Proposed dwelling house, waste water treatment system and polishing filter percolation area, new vehicular entrance onto public road, and all...–Granted2560765
30 Oct 2026Retention permission for a new bay window and front boundary walls and entrance gates to existing dwelling house and all associated site worksDundalkGranted26112
30 Oct 2026Permission for the development of 6 No, 2-bedroom apartments in 2-storey height terrace block located over two floors with own door access. All...DundalkGranted2660082
30 Oct 2026Permission for a proposed dwelling house, domestic garage, new vehicular entrance, treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works–Refused2660485
30 Oct 2026Retention and Permission for: A) Retention of roofless cubicles and feeding area with underground slatted slurry storage tanks. B) Permission for...–Refused2660190
30 Oct 2026Retention of alterations to the rear extension including pitched roof replacing flat roof and all associated site worksDundalkGranted2660620
30 Oct 2026Retention permission for extensions & alterations to rear of existing dwelling, front porch, domestic garage/outbuilding and associated site...DundalkGranted2660627
30 Oct 2026Permission for proposed two storey dwelling house to include a new vehicular entrance, new boundary treatment, landscaping and associated site...DundalkGranted2660628
30 Oct 2026Retention permission for 3 No. precast concrete dugouts to side of existing sports fields and all associated site development works–Granted2660632
30 Oct 2026Permission for single storey extensions and alterations to the front, sides and rear of existing dwelling and all associated site development works...DundalkGranted2660633
28 Oct 2026Permission for the change of use of the existing retail unit to office use, together with associated internal alterations and external works. The...DroghedaGranted2660603
27 Oct 2026Permission will consist of a 2 storey dwelling house, a domestic garage, a domestic wastewater treatment system with all associated site development...DundalkGranted2675
23 Oct 2026Outline permission sought for a dwelling house, detached domestic garage, waste water treatment system with percolation area and associated site...DundalkRefused26110
23 Oct 2026Permission consisting of alterations and single-storey extensions to two semi-detached houses, installation of two wastewater treatment systems and...–Granted2660466
23 Oct 2026Permission for part change of use of a commercial unit to a residential unit and associated site development works. *Significant Further Information...ArdeeGranted2660469
23 Oct 2026Permission for a proposed dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and polishing filter percolation area, new vehicular entrance...–Granted2660130
23 Oct 2026Permission for a residential development to comprise of a total 57no. apartment units as follows: (a) The provision of a total of 57no. apartments...DundalkRefused2660138
23 Oct 2026Permission for the following: Internal modifications and single storey extension to existing factory floor. Change of Use from existing office area...DroghedaGranted2660547
23 Oct 2026Permission for extensions to front, rear and side of existing dwelling house, detached domestic structure to side of existing dwelling house to...–Granted2660593
23 Oct 2026Permission for 1. Proposed interior alterations to existing ground floor retail unit. 2. Construction of a new stairwell from first to second floor...DroghedaGranted2660596
23 Oct 2026Retention of timber cladding to front & sides of shop & toilets. Also for retention of mobile home to rear of shop/toilets SPLIT DECISION Grant...–Granted2660601
23 Oct 2026Retention permission for change of use of former public house to 1no. residential apartment including boundary wall to site and entrance gate...–Refused2660606
23 Oct 2026Permission for: 1. Part demolition of an existing dwelling house and outbuildings. 2. Extension and alterations to an existing dwelling house. 3...–Granted2660222
23 Oct 2026Retention permission for the following works: 1. Retain alterations to elevations of existing building. 2. Retain existing smoke shelter and...DroghedaGranted2660607
23 Oct 2026Permission for a proposed dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and polishing filter percolation area, new vehicular entrance...–Refused2660610
23 Oct 2026Retention and Permission: Permission for alterations to existing single storey house to include alterations to existing windows and external doors...–Granted2660612
23 Oct 2026Permission for a new agricultural shed to rear of dwelling house and all associated site works *Significant Further Information received on...–Granted2660230
23 Oct 2026Retention of an extension to the rear of an existing dwelling house and associated site development worksArdeeGranted2660618
23 Oct 2026Permission for the construction of a dependent relative accommodation to include the conversion of a detached domestic garage/games room, alterations...DundalkRefused2664
23 Oct 2026Permission will consist of demolition of the existing boundary wall which runs along Long Avenue and Tom Bellew Avenue and the construction of a...DundalkGranted2660336
23 Oct 2026Permission for proposed two storey/single storey design dwelling house, detached domestic garage, installation of proprietary wastewater treatment...DroghedaGranted2698
22 Oct 2026Permission for 1. Excavation of soil and stone material (9,794 cu.m) for re-use as engineering fill material on the N53 (Hackballscross-Rassan) Road...–Granted2660586
19 Oct 2026EXTENSION OF DURATION OF 21/205 - Permission for development that will consist of 12no. 2 bedroom and 8no. 1 bedroom units of social housing...DundalkGranted2699
16 Oct 2026Permission for: 1) Construction of a warehouse building with an approximate gross floor area of 1,127 sq. m.; 2) Provision of 6 no. silos located...DundalkGranted2560800
16 Oct 2026Permission for an extension and alterations to an existing residential accommodation to include for: A 3 storey high extension to the northern gable...DundalkGranted2660025
16 Oct 2026Permission for a single storey extension to the side of existing dwelling, front porch at existing dwelling and associated site worksDroghedaGranted2660083
16 Oct 2026Permission consists of the demolition of a former boat house / agricultural shed and replacement with a detached single storey dwelling house. The...–Refused2660580
16 Oct 2026Permission for the construction of a new 825m² light industrial warehouse and all associated site development works–Granted2660581
16 Oct 2026Retention of 2no. commercial garages and associated site development works.ArdeeRefused2660582

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 3 Nov 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
19 Oct 2026Permission for construction of a two storey house and associated site works––Pending2660556
16 Oct 2026the Development consists of the construction of an agricultural storage shed, Including new entrance gates, access road and yard, surface water...Drogheda–Pending2660955
1 Oct 2026Permission for change of use of an existing retail unit to a takeaway facility and associated site development works.Dundalk–Pending2694
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
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...––CONDITIONAL2660195
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

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 3 Nov 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...DundalkGranted2660229
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
88Permission for (a) the construction of 99 no. dwellings comprising a mix of house types and apartments including: (i) 57 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom...DroghedaIn progress2660677
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

Common questions on Co. Louth planning

How many planning applications were lodged in Co. Louth in the last 12 months?

In the 12 months to 3 Nov 2026, 1,058 planning applications were lodged with Louth County Council: 517 were granted, 98 were refused, 14 were withdrawn, and 429 remain in progress.

What is the planning refusal rate in Co. Louth?

Of decided applications lodged in Co. Louth over the 12-month window to 3 Nov 2026, the refusal rate is 15.9%, with a median decision time of 50 days.

How do I check or object to a planning application in Co. Louth?

Every application row on this page includes a direct source link to its file on the Louth County Council planning register. Public observations or objections generally must be lodged with the council within five weeks of the date the application was received.

About this data

Applications are those received by the Co. Louth planning authority in the 12 months to 3 Nov 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.