20 Laurence Street , Drogheda , Co. Louth

Jan 14 2026

Application Received

Mar 06 2026

Further Info. Requested

Apr 07 2026

Further Info. Received

May 01 2026

Decision

May 04 2026

Decision Due

Jun 02 2026

Granted

Jun 01 2031

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 14 / 01 / 2026
Louth County Council
Application Type:
RETENTION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

Retention of (a) change of use from residential use to shared accommodation at ground floor, first floor, second floor and third floor levels (b) Retention of change of use from office to ancillary shared accommodation use at basement level and minor fire upgrade works and associated site development works. This building is a Protected Structure RPS ID: DB-122.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
1.7km	09/07/2026	N/A	Greenbatter and Newtownstalaban , Drogheda , Co. Louth	Permission 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 storey terraced houses, 53no. 3-bed 2 storey semi-detached houses and 22 no. 4-bed 2 storey semi-detached houses. The proposal includes for improvements to and signalisation of the existing junction of the Termonfeckin Rd (R166) and the Termonabbey/Aston Village access road (L23073), access roads and cycle paths, public open space, car parking spaces, public lighting, and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application and the NIS will be available for inspection or purchase for a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority.	Details...
2.3km	06/07/2026	N/A	Linenfield , Ballymakenny Road , Drogheda	Retention and completion of revisions consisting of alterations to material finishes on all dwellings types A1,A2,B1,B3,B4 on plot numbers 69 -131 & 168-185. Additional first floor ensuite window to side gable elevation of dwelling types A1 & A2 and removal of rear roof dormer window on dwelling type B3. Minor alterations to boundary treatments and all associated site development works	Details...
840m	03/07/2026	N/A	Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital , Windmill Rd , Moneymore Drogheda	Permission for the installation of mechanical and electrical plant rooms within an existing building at the hospital. Works include internal alterations to facilitate mechanical and electrical upgrade works, alterations to the external façade, installation of louvred curtain walling, louvered switch room doors and replacement doors and windows. The works also include the installation of a galvanised steel external escape stair with associated pedestrian guardrail, removal of small ancillary plant enclosures and the installation of a new external generator, and all associated site and ancillary works to facilitate the development	Details...
710m	02/07/2026	N/A	Approved Training Facility , Fair Green , Moneymore Drogheda	Retention permission for the existing single storey extension to the northwest, change of operation hours to Monday - Friday 6am to 10pm and Saturday - Sunday 7am to 7pm, and all associated site works	Details...
1.9km	30/06/2026	N/A	Loughboy , Mell , Drogheda Co. Louth	Retention and Permission: The development comprises the completion and retention of a two-storey extension to the rear of an existing single storey dwelling	Details...
1.7km	26/06/2026	N/A	Greenbatter and Newtownstalaban , Drogheda , Co. Louth	Permission for 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 storey terraced houses, 53no. 3-bed 2 storey semi-detached houses and 22 no. 4-bed 2 storey semi-detached houses. The proposal includes for improvements to and signalisation of the existing junction of the Termonfeckin Rd (R166) and the Termonabbey/Aston Village access road (L23073), access roads and cycle paths, public open space, car parking spaces, public lighting, and all associated site development works	Details...
310m	24/06/2026	N/A	Sunday Street , Dolan’s Corner , Drogheda Co. Louth	Retention permission for the change of use from hairdressers to cafe on the ground floor, elevational changes including new signage and projecting canopy, first-floor extension and conversion of three pre-existing apartments to eleven individual en-suite bedrooms for short-term rent, together with ancillary accommodation	Details...
1.7km	22/06/2026	N/A	An Post Drogheda DSU , Marleys Lane , Rathmullen	Permission for development consisting of the continuous use of existing structure on site at An Post Drogheda DSU for a period of 5 years this is an existing single storey structure which measures 15 Lm x 20 Lm x 5m tall consisting of a hard shell marquee type structure with similar connecting link corridor to the main building and all associated site development works	Details...
840m	19/06/2026	N/A	14 Highfield , Drogheda , Co. Louth	Permission for a change of use from a residential dwelling to a community dwelling for people with an intellectual disability. The development will consist of a change of use of the existing dwelling as described above, a new accessible ramp to the front, a new external door to the Utility Room on the East Elevation, minor internal alterations and associated site works	Details...
1.7km	19/06/2026	N/A	Ground Floor Level in Unit 1 Hilltop Neighbourhood Centre , Rathmullan Road , Drogheda	Permission will consist of : i) change of use from existing restaurant to medical use: ii) alterations to elevation including new signage to the north elevation; iii) internal alterations to facilitate change of use; iv) all associated works to facilitate the development.	Details...
2.4km	19/06/2026	N/A	Drogheda and District Athletic Club , Newtownstalaban , Drogheda Co. Louth	Retention permission for the following: 1. Retention of existing tarmacadam training area to south of proposed building. 2. Retention of existing tarmacadam finish to existing access road, car park and running track (previously granted permission Ref. No. 19571). 3. Retention of paladin fence and entrance gate along L2307 on the northeastern boundary. 4. Retention of palisade fence around memorial garden on south eastern corner of site. 5. New single storey clubhouse building along with new covered bicycle parking and PV panels. 6. New surface water drainage system 7. New proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area. 8. All landscaping and associated site works "SPLIT DECISION" 1. TO GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION for the cabin structure AND TO GRANT PERMISSION for the provision of a new wastewater treatment plant with soil polishing filter and decommissioning of the existing wastewater treatment plant subject to the 5 conditions set out in Schedule 1 attached. 2. TO REFUSE RETENTION PERMISSION for the 2m high metal fence and electric gate to front boundary for the reason set out in Schedule 2 attached. 3. TO GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION for the cabin structure AND TO GRANT PERMISSION for the provision of a new wastewater treatment plant with soil polishing filter and decommissioning of the existing wastewater treatment plant subject to the 5 conditions set out in Schedule 1 attached.	Details...
1.7km	16/06/2026	N/A	6 Belfry Cresent , Liscorrie , Drogheda Co Louth	Retention permission for a granny flat extension attached to the rear of existing dwelling including separate entrance door	Details...
1.4km	16/06/2026	N/A	1 The Court , North Road , Drogheda Co. Louth	Retention Permission is sought for: 1) Front, side and rear ground floor extensions to existing guesthouse; 2) Change of use of existing outbuilding from ancillary use to habitable use as a part of the existing guesthouse facility, and all associated site development works	Details...
1.7km	12/06/2026	N/A	6 Belfry Cresent , Liscorrie , Drogheda Co Louth	Retention permission for a granny flat extension attached to the rear of existing dwelling, including separate entrance door	Details...
1.1km	12/06/2026	N/A	14 Bryanstown Manor Dublin Road , Drogheda , Co. Louth	Permission is sought for the removal of an existing partially constructed timber frame ground floor extension and planning permission is sought for the construction of a ground floor extension to the rear of an existing dwelling. the development will consist of elevational changes to the rear of the dwelling	Details...
1.2km	10/06/2026	N/A	Aranmore , Dublin Road , Drogheda Co. Louth	Retention permission for the following: 1. Retention of alterations to north-west (side), south-west (front) and south-east (side) boundary walls as per previously granted planning application LCC ref no: 2560192. 2. Retention of alterations to single-storey garden room to the rear garden of existing dwelling as per previously granted planning application LCC ref no: 2560192. 3. Retention of the removal of brick chimney to the side of existing dwelling. 4. All associated site works	Details...
790m	05/06/2026	N/A	17 An Creveen Terrace , Drogheda , Co Louth	Permission for the removal of existing front boundary wall to allow vehicular access and provision of dropped kerb and associated site works	Details...
2.3km	04/06/2026	N/A	Linenfield , Ballymakenny Road , Drogheda	Retention permission for alterations to material finishes on all dwellings types A1,A2,B1,B3,B4 on plot numbers 69 -131 & 168-185. Additional first floor ensuite window to side gable elevation of dwelling types A1 & A2 and removal of rear roof dormer window on dwelling type B3. Minor alterations to boundary treatments and all associated site development works	Details...
2.4km	03/06/2026	N/A	Drogheda IDA Business & Technology Park , Donore Road , Drogheda County Meath	the proposed development will comprise a new Hotel up to 5 storeys in height and comprising the following: • 188 no. bedrooms (comprising 176 no. guest bedrooms and 12 no. hotel staff bedrooms) at 1st to 4th Floors. • Hotel lobby/reception, bar/lounge/café, dining area, meeting rooms, gym, conference room, WCs, staff and back of house areas (kitchens, laundry, admin/offices, stores, etc) at ground floor. • Deliveries and waste management area with bin stores, ESB substation and switch-room, plant. Green roof and plant at roof level. • Vehicular access to the development from the existing roundabout arm of Technology Park estate road. Provision of additional pedestrian and cyclist access points. 193 no. car parking spaces (including short stay spaces, taxi drop off, accessible parking and staff parking), 4 no. coach parking spaces, and 66 no. bicycle parking spaces (visitor and staff). • All associated landscaping and boundary treatments, all associated site development including import, export and reuse of material to achieve appropriate site levels; water services provision, public utilities, public lighting. • A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development	Details...
1.1km	02/06/2026	N/A	145 Marian Park , Drogheda , Co Louth	Retention permission for a single storey rear extension to include kitchen, dining area, bathroom, playroom and utility room and all associated site works	Details...

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