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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 7 Sept 2025 to 7 Sept 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

Co. Louth planning, 12 months to 7 Sept 2026

Applications received1,030
Granted503
Refused87
Refusal rate (of decided)14.7%
Median time to decision50 days
Withdrawn14
Still in the system426
Taken to appeal29
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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 7 Sept 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
25 Aug 2026Retention and Permission: Retention permission for: (i) an extension to the south-east side of the existing dwelling, incorporating domestic...––19 Oct 20262660575
25 Aug 2026Permission for a rear and side two storey extension, new front porch, attic conversion including dormer window to rear and skylights to front...Drogheda–19 Oct 20262660576
24 Aug 2026Retention and Permission: Permission for the conversion of a ground floor store room to 2 changing rooms, toilets and showers, for the provision of a...Ardee–18 Oct 20262660574
22 Aug 2026Outline Permission for construction of a new dwelling house with a new shared entrance and access roadway, a proprietary waste water treatment system...Drogheda–16 Oct 20262660572
22 Aug 2026Outline Permission for development consisting of : a) demolition of existing disused bungalow, detached garage and roadside boundary wall, b)...Drogheda–16 Oct 20262660573
21 Aug 2026Permission for the construction of an agricultural shed consisting of feeding area with underground slatted slurry storage tank and all associated...––15 Oct 20262660571
20 Aug 2026Retention Permission and Completion of Renovation Works to Protected Structure Reference number D103 ,Retention permission is sought for incomplete...Dundalk–14 Oct 20262660569
20 Aug 2026Permission for the change of use of 2 no. commercial units comprising ground floor retail units with first floor offices and storage areas, to 2 no...Ardee––2660570
19 Aug 2026Permission will consist of :1. Demolition of existing buildings. 2. Construction of new car park including designated areas for temporary mobile...Drogheda–13 Oct 20262660564
19 Aug 2026Permission for alterations to an existing building façade to incorporate 4 new windows and for associated siteworks.Ardee–13 Oct 20262660565
19 Aug 2026Permission is sought for a two storey extension to the side (south gable) and a two storey extension to the front (east elevation) along with a...Dundalk–13 Oct 20262660566
19 Aug 2026Permission of provision of new single storey filling station building (708sq.m) consisting of retail area (max. 100sq.m, including off-licence area...Ardee–13 Oct 20262660567
18 Aug 2026Permission for the construction of front and rear extension and all associated site works––12 Oct 20262660562
17 Aug 2026Permission to demolish an existing single storey detached house & construct a replacement single storey detached house, install a wastewater...––11 Oct 20262660561
16 Aug 2026Permission for the construction of a new two storey detached dwelling, detached domestic garage, waste water treatment system, sand polishing filter...Drogheda–10 Oct 20262660560
14 Aug 2026Extension of Duration of 21/558 - Proposed development consisting of a two-storey extension including general school accommodation and ASD unit...Dundalk–8 Oct 202626104
14 Aug 2026Permission for Change of house-type previously granted permission under planning reference no. 2460679 & 2560447 and associated site development...––8 Oct 20262660558
14 Aug 2026permission is sought for the change of use from an office unit to a creche. The crèche unit will then be used as an extension to the existing...Dundalk–8 Oct 20262660559
13 Aug 2026Retention permission for a storage shed and associated site development works.––7 Oct 202626103
13 Aug 2026Permission for construction of a two storey house and associated site works––7 Oct 20262660556
12 Aug 2026Permission for development to comprise new dwellinghouse, detached domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works.–––26101
12 Aug 2026Extension of Duration of 21/455 - permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system/percolation area and all associated...––6 Oct 202626102
12 Aug 2026Outline permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage & home office outbuilding, new vehicular entrance, waste water treatment system and...Dundalk–6 Oct 20262660553
12 Aug 2026Retention and Permission: Retention permission for a detached garage base & new site boundaries as constructed (revised from previously granted...Ardee–6 Oct 20262660554
12 Aug 2026Permission will consist of the construction of a business park which will include for the following works: 1. The proposed development will consist...––6 Oct 20262660555
11 Aug 2026Permission for revisions to previously permitted development 21/351 – consisting of revision to the mono-pitched roof to pitched roof, including...Dundalk–5 Oct 20262660552
10 Aug 2026Permission for a dwelling house, detached domestic garage, on site soakaway, connection to public sewer, access to site via existing laneway and all...Drogheda–4 Oct 20262660549
10 Aug 2026Retention Permission is sought for an existing outbuilding for ancillary use in a Rewilding and Natural Regeneration Development Project and all...––4 Oct 20262660550
8 Aug 2026Permission for a single storey extension to the side of existing dwelling and all associated worksDundalk–2 Oct 20262660548
7 Aug 2026Permission for a new agricultural entrance and associated site development works––1 Oct 202626100
7 Aug 2026Permission for the conversion of an existing garage to habitable space, extension of dwelling over converted garage and two storey extension to rear...Drogheda–1 Oct 20262660543
7 Aug 2026Permission to construct 1 No. poultry house and ancillary manure storage shed together with all ancillary structures (to include meal storage bin(s)...Ardee–1 Oct 20262660544
7 Aug 2026Retention permission for (1) a dormer style dwelling house and single storey conservatory, (2) for 2 no. single storey domestic storage buildings and...––1 Oct 20262660545
7 Aug 2026Permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, vehicular entrance, waste water treatment system and associated site development worksDundalk–1 Oct 20262660546
7 Aug 2026Permission for the following: Internal modifications and single storey extension to existing factory floor. Change of Use from existing office area...Drogheda–1 Oct 20262660547
6 Aug 2026Permission for proposed two storey/single storey design dwelling house, detached domestic garage, installation of proprietary wastewater treatment...Drogheda230 Sept 20262698
6 Aug 2026EXTENSION OF DURATION OF 21/205 - Permission for development that will consist of 12no. 2 bedroom and 8no. 1 bedroom units of social housing...Dundalk–30 Sept 20262699
5 Aug 2026Permission for extensions and alterations of existing protected structure reference number D045. Alterations and extensions to include alterations to...Dundalk129 Sept 20262660539
5 Aug 2026Retention permission for a detached single storey family flat structure to rear garden of existing dwelling connected to existing services & all...Ardee129 Sept 20262660540
5 Aug 2026Permission for the change of use from retail use to retail with ancillary use as an off licence and associated works. Proposed works - 7.1 sq m––29 Sept 20262660541

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 7 Sept 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
28 Aug 2026Permission for a dwelling house, waste water treatment system and percolation area, on site soakaway, new vehicular entrance via existing...–Granted2660374
28 Aug 2026Permission 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
28 Aug 2026Retention permission for a side extension to the existing dwelling, a domestic garage to the rear, and attic conversion providing two bedrooms, two...DundalkGranted2660457
28 Aug 2026Permission will consist of the following: 1.Construction of a new detached dwelling 2.Construction of a new garage 3.Alterations to existing...–Refused2660458
28 Aug 2026Permission for a proposed dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and polishing filter percolation area, new vehicular entrance...–Refused2660464
28 Aug 2026Retention permission of signage to shopfront of existing premises and all associated site development works.ArdeeRefused2660468
28 Aug 2026Permission for a mural painting to the entire side gable of the existing Centra Store–Granted2660471
28 Aug 2026Permission for single storey extensions to rear and side of existing dwelling house and all associated site development worksDundalkGranted2660314
28 Aug 2026Retention permission for a front door set into existing recessed storm porch and a front canopy roof across the front elevation of the existing...DroghedaGranted2660315
28 Aug 2026Permission for a single storey extension to production area of existing factory (1170m2), together with all ancillary and associated site development...ArdeeGranted2660318
28 Aug 2026Permission for development to comprise the erection of 364m2 of photovoltaic ground mounted solar panels and all associated site worksDundalkGranted2689
28 Aug 2026Retention of the construction of an original dwelling house and associate site development works. Permission for a new waste water treatment system...DundalkGranted2690
28 Aug 2026Permission for the relocation of the existing front door opening to the front elevation of an existing dwelling house and associated site development...DundalkGranted2692
28 Aug 2026Permission for a new two storey extension with a connecting hall to the side and rear of my dwelling house, and all associated site works...–Granted2660075
28 Aug 2026Retention permission for 3 No. training lights fixed to existing building and all associated site development works–Granted2660114
28 Aug 2026Retention permission for the extension of beer garden area to the south of the public house and beer garden area to the north of the public house...DroghedaRefused2560698
28 Aug 2026Retention permission for a domestic single storey extension to an existing two storey dwelling–Granted2660126
25 Aug 2026Permission for a new dwelling house, new site entrance and associated site works as previously granted under Planning Ref. No. 211083 and 2360141DundalkGranted2660359
25 Aug 2026the development will consist of the conversion of existing attic space to habitable accommodation including the installation of roof windows to the...DroghedaGranted2660653
21 Aug 2026Permission for the demolition of single storey former shop and bedroom to side and rear of existing dwelling, alterations to existing dwelling with...–Granted2660441
21 Aug 2026Permission consists of the removal of 2 no. chimney stacks, alterations to the two side elevations and rear elevation, the creation of a new...DundalkGranted2660442
21 Aug 2026Retention 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
21 Aug 2026Retention of a front porch, a side/rear single storey extension and alterations to an existing dwelling house, a domestic garage, and associated site...ArdeeGranted2660445
21 Aug 2026Permission for the erection of a new enclosed terrace in the northern hotel car park and all associated site works–Granted2660446
21 Aug 2026Permission for replacement of 3No. internally illuminated fascia letter signs, 1No. replacement panel to existing high level entrance box sign. and...DundalkGranted2660448
21 Aug 2026Retention permission for 1. extension to front and side of existing dwelling house (previously granted permission under planning Ref. No. 55523744)...DundalkGranted2660450
21 Aug 2026Retention permission for the following: 1. Partial raising of roof of dwelling house. 2. Various elevational changes and all associated site...–Granted2660451
21 Aug 2026Permission for an attic conversion into a home office/play area, associated elevational changes to the rear and all associated site works.DundalkGranted2660453
21 Aug 2026Permission for upgrade and improvements to existing site entrance, to include demolition of existing and provision of new entry piers, wing walls...–Granted2660454
21 Aug 2026Retention and Permission: Retention of a 2.87m high block wall & piers to the north eastern boundary of the site and associated site development...DundalkGranted2660329
21 Aug 2026Permission for refurbishment, alterations and extension to existing dwelling house, new effluent treatment system and percolation area and all...–Granted2686
21 Aug 2026Retention permission for alterations to the window design to the front elevation of existing dwelling house, an external covered area to the rear of...–Granted2687
21 Aug 2026Retention permission for detached domestic garage, roof lights to the rear of existing sun room and attic storage area of the existing dwelling...–Granted2688
21 Aug 2026Proposed new agricultural vehicular entrance and new boundary fence and hedgerow to existing agricultural lands at Clermont Road, Haggardstown...DundalkGranted2560812
21 Aug 2026Permission for proposed demolition of existing Sun Room, new enlarged single storey replacement Sun Room and two storey extension to side of existing...ArdeeGranted2660087
21 Aug 2026Permission consists of extending retail unit C by amalgamating existing retail units 1 & 2 with existing unit C, and extending retail unit B by...DundalkGranted2660244
21 Aug 2026Retention of steel structure/canopy to the southern end of the existing workshop, placement on site of 2 mobile homes and erection of perimeter...DroghedaRefused2560786
21 Aug 2026Permission & Retention Permission: Planning permission for works to existing two storey dwellings, (‘Greenlawns’ and ‘Grove View’) & existing two...–Refused2560656
20 Aug 2026Permission for a six-storey hotel comprising 107 no. bedrooms, lobby, bar and dining area, and associated service areas, together with all associated...DroghedaGranted2560717
14 Aug 2026Permission for alterations to existing dwelling including a two-storey extension, a domestic garage, new effluent treatment system/percolation area...–Granted2660437

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 7 Sept 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
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–Pending2560745
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...––Pending2660155
29 May 2026The development at The Station Master’s Dwelling, Former Railway Station, Battsland, Dunleer, Co. Louth (within a curtilage of Protected Structure...––Pending2560584
22 May 2026Permission for a proposed dwelling house, new vehicular entrance onto public road, treatment system and percolation area all associated site works––Pending2660121
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
20 Feb 2026Dwelling house with integarted garage , waste water treatment system and percolation area , on site soakaway , access to site from public road via...––CONDITIONAL2560787

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 7 Sept 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 7 Sept 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.