George's Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Proposed development
Permission for the demolition and clearance of buildings and structures on site including demolition of 5 no. vacant dwelling houses and a domestic garage and outbuildings associated with ‘Swan Yard’ to facilitate the construction of a residential development comprising 60 no. dwellings consisting of a mix of studios, apartments and duplex units. The Trinity Garden entrance walls, railings and name plate (RPS Ref. No. DB 402) along with existing boundary walls to the north and west will be retained. The proposed dwellings are accommodated in 4 separate buildings arranged around a central courtyard. The buildings are identified as Blocks A, B, C and D and range in height from two – six storeys. Block A is located in the NE part of the site is three-storeys in height and accommodates 6 no. dwellings comprising 3 no. 2 bedroom apartments at ground floor level and 3 no. 3 bedroom duplex dwellings at first and second floor level. Block B is three-storeys in height and accommodates 5 no. 2 bedroom apartments at ground floor level and 5no. 3 bedroom duplex dwellings at first and second floor level. Block C is part three-storeys, part two-storeys in height, stepping down to two storeys where it adjoins the rear / side gardens of Trinity Garden dwellings and accommodates 12 no. dwellings in total. The two-storey element consists of 4 no. 1 bedroom apartments, two at ground floor level with a further two proposed at first floor level. The three-storey element comprises 4 no. two bedroom apartments at ground floor level, with 4 no. 3 bedroom duplex dwellings located at first and second floor level. Block D is six-storeys in height and accommodates 32 no. dwellings encompassing 11 no. studio apartments, 11 no. 1 bedroom units and 10 no. 2 bedroom units. All four blocks have balconies at upper floor levels. The existing entrance wall to Trinity Gardens (RPS Ref. No. DB402) is to be retained. It is proposed to reinstate a section of the protected wall at the eastern end on a like for like basis with all works to be supervised by a suitably qualified Conservation Architect. Vehicular access to the development is provided via a new access directly off George’s Street, with no vehicular access proposed off Trinity Gardens. This access will also serve as the main pedestrian access to the development. 18 no. surface car parking spaces along with bicycle parking /storage and bin storage are all located within an internal courtyard area. The
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- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Decision due
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Timeline
Application received
15 May 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Thu 18 Jun 2026
Council asked for further information
3 Jul 2026
Decision due
Not available
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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
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