Marsh Road (to the east of Scotch Hall Shopping Centre), Drogheda, Co. Louth
Proposed development
Permission for a six-storey hotel comprising 107 no. bedrooms, lobby, bar and dining area, and associated service areas, together with all associated site development works, at Marsh Road (to the east of Scotch Hall Shopping Centre). The proposed development will include vehicular (servicing and drop-off) and pedestrian access via New Road (to the east of Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, off Marsh Road), provision of 54 reserved car parking spaces within the existing Scotch Hall Shopping Centre car park, 22 no. bicycle parking spaces, and an enclosed pedestrian bridge connection from Level 1 (first floor) of the proposed hotel to the eastern end of the Shopping Centre Mall at Level 1. A Natura Impact Statement (N.I.S.) accompanies this application. *Significant Further Information Received on 03/07/2026 - To include demolition works*
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Decision due
- 27 Aug 2026
Timeline
Application received
12 Nov 2025
Council asked for further information
13 Jan 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
3 Jul 2026
Decision due
27 Aug 2026
Decision: conditional
20 Aug 2026
Appeal lodged (PL-502087-LH-26)
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Similar applications refused nearby
Since 2019 the council has refused these applications for the same kind of development (restaurant, takeaway or pub) within 300 m, and they weren't overturned on appeal. They're useful planning history for your letter, and we'll suggest them when you object.
restaurant, takeaway or pub
Casanova Foods Limited, seeks planning permission for the retention of three advertising signs on the front facade of the building and also the canopy roof over
Casanova Restaurant, The Mall North Quay Drogheda, County Louth · refused 18 Aug 2025 · about 210 m away · 2560412
restaurant, takeaway or pub
The development will consist of the construction of kitchen on site to supply bar and associated site development works. This building is a protected structure.
Sarsfield's, 128 Cord Road, Drogheda · refused 14 Mar 2025 · about 280 m away · 259
restaurant, takeaway or pub
Permission for the location of 1 no. food-truck on the existing yard with associated standing/sitting area and signage to operate as a facility for serving take
Site adjacent to The Mall Apartments, The Mall North Quay, Drogheda County Louth · refused 19 May 2022 · about 240 m away · 22257
Planning history within 750 m
Permission for the erection of external signage comprising 4 no. wall-mounted projecting banner signs and 1 no. wall-mounted illuminated raised-letter sign to the front (south-facing) elevation, and 1 no. wall-mounted aluminium sign to the side (east-facing) elevation
Permission for: 1. Demolition of existing conservatory to the rear of existing dwelling and garage to the side of existing dwelling. 2. Proposed single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling. 3. Proposed single storey extension to the side of existing dwelling. 4. Proposed internal alterations. 5. All associated site works
Permission for development to consist of the conservation of 8 St Peter’s Place (Protected Structure ID: DB-032) to return the property from vacant to use as a single family dwelling including necessary ancillary infrastructure upgrades for Fire, Electrical and Water Services as well as Conservation & Repair of historic fabric and energy upgrades in line with best practice in Traditional Buildings. The works will include: 1. Conservation & like for like repair of all historic fabric throughout the property. 2. Reinstatement of the kitchen in the lower ground floor & associated infrastructure. 3. Removal of non-historic ceiling & joist repairs in lower ground floor. 4. Repair & upgrade of non-historic handrail stair to lower ground floor. 5. Removal of non-historic kitchen at ground floor and reconfiguration into en-suite bedroom. 6. Conservation appropriate energy upgrades including new insulation in the attic spaces & localised installation of multi-fuel burners and stoves while retaining all historic fireplaces and fire mantle surrounds. 7. Repair & conservation of front and rear façade. 8. Re-roofing of outhouse in rear yard using like for like and salvage slate. 9. Upgrade & repair of rainwater goods on rear façade. 10. Localised conservation & like for like repair of all windows throughout. 11. Localised conservation & like for like repair of damaged and boasted plaster throughout. 12. Comprehensive, but sensitive electrical & water upgrade throughout. 13. Re-bed & repoint entrance steps in lime & Replace non-historic handrail. 14. Installation of 1no. external water tap on front façade in a discreet location. 15. Minor Sundry Works
Retention permission for a porch to the front of house, along with the ancillary site development works
Retention permission for a food truck, ancillary corrugated structures containing, a kitchen, food storage area and a W.C. and associated timber and corrugated plastic roof covered structure and all associated works in the yard of No. 1 Palace Street, which is a protected structure (RPS ID: DB-190) (NIAH Registration No. 13619055)
Permission for 1. Proposed interior alterations to existing ground floor retail unit. 2. Construction of a new stairwell from first to second floor level. 3. Provision of 2 no. studio apartments (1 no. to 1st floor & 1 no. to 2nd floor) and 2 no. 1-bed apartments (1 no. to 1st floor & 1 no. to 2nd floor). 4. Construction of new private amenity space for each unit to rear. 5. All associated site works within an ACA - Ref. No. 14 West Street and Surrounding areas