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2560548Grantedpermission

Old Slane Road and R168, Mell/Tullyallen, Drogheda

Not open for objections: The council has already decided this application.

Proposed development

LRD Lagan Homes Tullyallen Ltd intend to make a planning application for planning permission to modify a permitted Strategic Housing Development (SHD) ABP-311678-21 (as amended by P.A.Ref. 2360368 and P.A.Ref. 2460266) by way of a planning application for a large scale residential development (LRD) permission at Old Slane Road and R168, Mell/Tullyallen, Drogheda, Co.Louth. The proposed development will consist of alterations to the permitted SHD including change of house type, relocation of a permitted ESB substation, relocation of public open space, alterations to drainage network design and levels and construction of 47no. additional dwellings (5no. 1-bed, 16no. 2-bed, 23no. 3-bed and 3no. 4-bed) with a new vehicular entrance onto Old Slane Road together with all associated site development works, public lighting, landscaping, public open space, car parking, roads, footpaths and boundary treatments. Works proposed on Old Slane Road include the provision of a roundabout to facilitate bus turning and a bus stop. The proposed modifications to the permitted SHD will increase the number of units from 237no. (21no. 1-bed, 49no. 2-bed, 142no. 3-bed and 25no. 4-bed) to 284no. in total (26no. 1-bed, 65no. 2-bed, 165no. 3-bed, 28no. 4-bed). The planning application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). The LRD planning application and the NIS may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. The LRD planning application and NIS may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant www.gortmell-lrd-3.com A submission or observation in relation to the application and/or NIS may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. *Significant Further Information Received on 17/12/2025*

Applicant
Not published
Authority
Louth County Council
Decision due
19 Feb 2026
Residential units
47
Floor area
4915.2 m²
Official file, drawings & documents on the council portal

Timeline

  1. Application received

    2 Sept 2025

  2. Council asked for further information

    17 Oct 2025

  3. Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)

    17 Dec 2025

  4. Decision due

    19 Feb 2026

  5. Decision: conditional

    11 Feb 2026

  6. Grant issued

    16 Mar 2026

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2660701Open · 2 days left

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

Tullyallen, Drybridge Drogheda, Co. Louth Louth County Council Received 13 Oct 2026
2660026Granted

Permissionwill consist of; The construction of 3 no. adjoining warehouse units and 3 no. ancillary 2-storey offices, 1 no. proposed site entrance to L6322 Road with car, bicycle and EV parking, demolition of an existing single storey shed, provision of on-site wastewater mechanical secondary treatment system and soil polishing filter, and all associated site and civil ancillary works including landscaping and boundary treatments, building signage at each unit, site lighting, underground firefighting storage tank, surface water drainage which will include underground rainwater harvesting and underground attenuation tank. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared for this application. *Significant Further Information received on 17/08/2026*

Hose & Couplings Ireland Limited, Waterunder Drogheda, Co. Louth Louth County Council Received 22 Jan 2026
2660020Awaiting decision

Permission will consist of; The construction of 3 no. adjoining warehouse units and 3 no. ancillary 2-storey offices, 1 no. proposed site entrance to L6322 Road with car, bicycle and EV parking, demolition of an existing single storey shed, provision of on-site wastewater mechanical secondary treatment system and soil polishing filter, and all associated site and civil ancillary works including landscaping and boundary treatments, building signage at each unit, site lighting, underground firefighting storage tank, surface water drainage which will include underground rainwater harvesting and underground attenuation tank. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared for this application.

Hose & Couplings Ireland Limited, Waterunder Drogheda, Co. Louth Louth County Council Received 21 Jan 2026
2560814Under appeal

Permission for development that will principally consist of the construction of 16no. residential dwellings (1756.0sqm GFA) including 10no. three-bedroom duplex units (Block 3) each with a private terrace or balcony and access to a communal open space (0.021ha) and 2no. housing blocks (Block 1 and Block 2) comprising 3no. two-bedroom houses and 3no. three-bedroom houses overall each with a private garden. The proposed development will also include the provision of 2no. new landscaped public open spaces (0.36ha total). A total of 32no. residential car parking spaces are proposed including 2no. accessible parking spaces, and 5no. EV charging spaces. A total of 52no. bicycle parking spaces are proposed which include 32no. secure and covered resident spaces, 10no. visitor spaces and 10no. spaces associated with the childcare facility. The proposed development will also consist of the construction of a creche (244sqm GFA) with associated outdoor play area (85sqm) and informal open space (900sqm) together with 10no. car parking spaces including 1no. accessible parking space and 2no. EV charging spaces. The primary pedestrian / vehicular / cycle access to serve the proposed development is provided via the existing entrance from Slane Road on a newly constructed internal road delivered under planning permission Reg. Ref: 06510077 (as extended under Reg. Ref: 12510022, Reg. Ref: 1858 and Reg. Ref: 211431). The proposed creche will be served by a proposed dedicated internal shared surface access. The proposed development will also include all associated internal roads and footpaths. Planning permission is also sought for all ancillary site and development works to facilitate the development, including public lighting; ESB substation; external bicycle stores; mechanical and electrical installations; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; retaining wall structures; water, surface water drainage and foul drainage works; and associated site strip and excavation works above and below ground including the removal of stockpiled soil from the site. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application

Tullybrook Slane Road, Tullyallen Drogheda, Co. Louth Louth County Council Received 16 Dec 2025
2560639Granted

Retention of existing first floor extension with double doors at first floor to rear (east) of existing dwelling and permission for proposed guarding at double doors for juliet balcony and all associated site works

'Cairn' Drybridge, Mell Drogheda, Co. Louth Louth County Council Received 13 Oct 2025
2560527Awaiting decision

Retention of existing dormer window extension to rear (east) of existing dwelling and all associated site works

'Cairn' Drybridge, Mell Drogheda, Co. Louth Louth County Council Received 22 Aug 2025