Ridgeview Drybridge, Drogheda, Co.Louth
Proposed development
Retention of a change of use of the existing detached garage into a granny flat (including elevational changes and associated site works)
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Decision due
- 22 Jul 2025
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1.1 m²
Timeline
Application received
28 May 2025
Decision due
22 Jul 2025
Decision: conditional
18 Jul 2025
Grant issued
18 Aug 2025
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Planning history within 750 m
Permission for the following: The provision of 3 No. Open Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGT) Generators each consisting of an Air Intake Filter System, Exhaust Stack (23m high), Fin Fan Coolers, Start Transformer, Power Control Centre, Continuous Emission Monitoring System, Fire Extinguishing Cabinet and Underground Waste Process. Water Tank. An Under the Fence Transformer Compound connecting to the existing Drybridge 110kV AIS Substation. The provision of 3 No. Generator Transformers (11/33 kV) adjacent to the Generator Step up Transformer Building. The provision of a c. 460m 33 kV underground electrical ducting and cabling connecting the Open Cycle Gas Turbines Generators to the Under the Fence Transformer Compound. The construction of a launch and reception pit compound on either side of the N51 National Secondary Road to facilitate Horizontal Directional Drilling works. Natural Gas (Primary Fuel) Supply which includes a Natural Gas Above Ground Installation. Liquid Fuel Storage (Secondary Fuel) Supply which includes 3 No. Bunded Liquid Fuel Storage Tanks, Liquid Fuel Treatment and Pump House with associated Liquid Fuel Unloading Area and pipeworks. The upgrade of 1 No. existing field access for a new permanent site entrance for construction and operational access to the Under the Fence Transformer Compound from the L20000 Slane Road. The permanent realignment of 1 No. existing field access for construction and operational access from the N51 National Secondary Road. The temporary realignment of 2 No. existing field access for construction access from the L-2322 Local Road. The Provision of new site access tracks to facilitate access to all on-site infrastructure. The provision of 1 No. 500m3 Fire Water Tank and Pumphouse with associated Fire Detection and Protection System. The provision of 1 No. Containerised Power Control Centre. The provision of 1 No. Containerised Water Treatment Plant and Tank. The provision of Foul Water Drainage Holding Tanks, Storm Water Attenuation Tank, and an Underground Hydrocarbon Storage Tank. The provision of 1 No. Air Compressor Building. The provision of 5 No. Temporary Construction Compounds. The provision of 1 No. Administration and Maintenance Building with a Canteen, Office Space, Meeting Room, Control Rooms, Workshop, Warehouse/Storgae Space, Welfare Facilities and Car Parking. The provision of Biodiversity Areas. All associated ancillary development, including Chemical Storage Units, 1 No. Bunded
Permission to consist of: 1 no. prefabricated steel container measuring 10ft (3.048m) in length x 10ft (3.048m) x 2.4m in height. The unit will be fitted out with welfare facilities including toilet and shower. • The unit will be installed on top of a reinforced concrete base/concrete plinth. • 2 no. 100mm ducts will be installed between the new unit and the existing structure to allow connection of water and electrical services. • 150mm wastewater connection from the new unit to a nearby manhole. • All associated ancillary site development works above and below ground
Retention & Permission for development where site and structures are located within the original Townley Hall demesne and also form part of the former Townley Hall Golf Club. Whilst Townley Hall is identified on the Record of Protected Structures Ref. no. LHS024-001A and is included on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) Ref. no. 13902414, the structures that are the subject of this application are not specifically designated, unlike others within the original demesne. This development consists of the retention and completion of refurbishment works and modifications to a derelict vernacular stone structure (formerly an estate cottage associated with the original Townley Hall Estate) for use as a dwelling house. The modification works include retention and completion of the 1.5 storey extension to the rear (west) of the structure and build-up of external walls. Proposed refurbishment and conservation works to the existing structure to include new external finish comprising a lime-based harling similar to original finishes, new timber windows and doors and new roof in traditional slate. It is also proposed to refurbish, conserve and bring back into use the existing single storey vernacular stone outbuildings and the courtyard area and associated boundary walls to the east of the structure for ancillary uses associated with the proposed use of the structure as a dwelling house. A new waste water treatment system and percolation are is also proposed along with landscaping and boundary treatment, including refurbishment and conservation of sections of existing stone wall boundary, and all associated site development works. The development works will be monitored and inspected by a suitably qualified Conservation Architect. The development also consists of the retention of gravelled access driveway providing access to the complex buildings from the public road. Access to the development is via the existing permitted access to the former Townley Hall Golf Club. *Significant Further Information received on 22/06/2021*
retention of material change of use from two bedroom primary residential property to two bedroom holiday accommodation
The development will consist of the construction of a storey and a half style replacement dwelling, with detached domestic garage. a domestic effluent treatment system, upgrade to existing site entrance and all associated site works. The existing single storey dwelling is to be demolished.
The development will consist of the conversion of an existing vernacular two storey water mill to a dwelling house including the installation of a waste water treatment unit and percolation area.