Fitzgerald Gardens Ballymakenny Road , Yellowbatter Drogheda , Co. Louth

Aug 01 2025

Application Received

Sep 19 2025

Further Info. Requested

Oct 24 2025

Further Info. Received

Nov 14 2025

Decision

Nov 20 2025

Decision Due

Dec 15 2025

Granted

Dec 14 2030

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 01 / 08 / 2025
Louth County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

The proposed development consists of alterations to the previously approved housing scheme, approved under the planning ref. 20/1084. The alterations include 1. Change of house type of units 28-31 from 3no. 2-storey, 3-bed terraced units and 1no. 3-storey, 4-bed terraced unit to 4no. 2-storey, 3-bed semi-detached units and associated changes to parking and plot boundaries. 2. Amendments to the rear garden sizes and layouts of approved units 19-25 3. Replacement of duplex units 26 & 27, with a 2-storey, 3-bed end of terrace unit. Together with all associated site development works.

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