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UNCONDITIONAL

Louth - Louth County Council

Proposed Development

Part 8 - Louth County Council hereby gives notice of it's intention to carry out refurbishment works to Ardee Castle, a Protected Structure comprising the Castle, Bridewell building to the rear and modern courtyard extension (Reference Lhs 017-017, NIAH 13823004 and a National Monument and Protected Structures and are within the Ardee Conservation Area as designated in the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027. This application is an amendment to previously approved Part 8 procedure namely Ardee Castle Refurbishment and Access Improvement Works (Ref:17/137) and comprises the following over and above the previously approved Part 8 procedure: - Altered and extended external stair, lift and services core to height of 4 floors to rear of buildings providing universal access and egress to ground and all upper levels of the building. - All associated site development works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Mar 2022

  2. Decision due

    18 May 2022

  3. Decision: UNCONDITIONAL

    2 Jun 2022

Application Details

Location
Ardee Castle , Ardee , County Louth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Louth County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
24 March 2022
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
UNCONDITIONAL
Decision Date
2 June 2022

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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0m
17137N/A27 Feb 2017

Part 8 Louth County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to carry out refurbishment of Ardee Castle, a protected structure, comprising the Castle, Bridewell Block to the rear and modern courtyard extension (Ref. LHS017-017, NIAH 13823004 and a National Monument, Ref. LH017-101018) and the adjoining house known as the Judge's Chambers ( Ref. LHS 017-073, NIAH 13823005). The proposed works are to a National Monument, protected structures and are within the Ardee Architectural Conservation Area as designated in the Louth County Council Development Plan 2015 - 2021.

Ardee Castle , Castle Street , Ardee

12m
2421CONDITIONAL22 Feb 2024

Part 8 - Ardee Castle Refurbishment - All details in relation to this Part 8 are available to view on https://planning.localgov.ie/en Ref. No. PT8LH94 refers

Ardee Casle , Castle Street , Ardee Co Louth

24m
17218CONDITIONAL27 Mar 2017

Retention & Permission for development to protected structure LHS017-055. The development will consist of change of use at ground floor from use as offices and bed & breakfast to use as retail and provide signage and for change of use from use as bed & breakfast at first floor to use as offices. Works to the protected structure to include essential structural repairs to roof and essential internal structural repairs with repair of windows and painting to elevations and to retain internal alterations.

Castle Street , Ardee , Co Louth

34m
2660030REFUSED27 Jan 2026

Retention permission for an illuminated sign to the facade of the retail premises

21B Castle Street , Ardee , County Louth

38m
2660139CONDITIONAL19 Mar 2026

Permission for amendments to the permitted development as per permission reference 2360274 as follows: 1. Demolition of rear projections and outbuildings associated and within the curtilage of the protected structures (Former Ardee Bread Company protected structure reference 13823007 and the former Sheridans Services house (protected structure reference 13823006) along with demolition of the boundary wall to Tierney Street. 2. Construction of the following: (a) 2no. apartment buildings ranging in height from 2 storey to 3 storeys which will comprise a total 20no. apartments of which there are 10no. 1 bed and 10no. 2bed units, all with balconies or ground floor terraces along with provision of a communal space at roof level. (b) The adaptation and change of use of the former Ardee Bread Company building (protected structure reference 13823007) to provide for 2no. retail units at ground floor, 1no. 1bed apartment and 1no. 2bed apartment at first floor level along with 1no. 1bed duplex apartment. Associated refurbishment works of the former Ardee Bread Company building are also to be carried out. (c) The adaptation and change of use of the former Sheridans Services house (protected structure reference 13823006) to provide for a total of 2no. 1bed apartments and 1no. 2bed apartment. Associated refurbishment works of the former Sheridans Services house are also to be carried out to include for provision of a rear extension which incorporates a stairwell. (d) The creation of a new pedestrian entrance from Tierney Street; (e) Associated bin and bicycle storage facility; (f) Provision of internal footpaths and communal space areas at ground level to include all hard and soft landscape works with planting and boundary treatments; (g) Internal site works and attenuation systems; (h) All ancillary site development/construction works to facilitate foul, water and service networks for connection to the existing foul, water and ESB networks. The proposed works relate to the protected structures within the site (Former Ardee Bread Company protected structure reference 13823007 and the former Sheridan’s Services house (protected structure reference 13823006) *Significant Further Information and Revised Plans Received on 20/07/2026*

Former Ardee Bread Company Castle Street , and Tierney Street and also includes the former Sheridan’s Service House , Castle Street Ardee Co. Louth

38m
2360274CONDITIONAL9 Aug 2023

Permission for development as follows: 1.Demolition of rear projections and outbuildings associated and within the curtilage of the protected structures (Former Ardee Bread Company protected structure reference 13823007 and the former Sheridan’s Services house protected structure reference 13823006) along with demolition of the boundary wall to Tierney Street. 2. Construction of the following:(a) 2no. apartment buildings ranging in height from 2 storey to 4 storeys which will comprise a total 20no. apartments of which there are 6no. 1 bed and 14no. 2bed units, all with balconies or ground floor terraces along with provision of a communal space at roof level. (b) The provision of 1no. 3bed semi detached dwelling and associated garden area. (c) The adaptation and change of use of the former Ardee Bread Company building (protected structure reference 13823007) to provide for 2no. retail units at ground floor, 2no. 1bed apartments at first floor level and 1no. 1bed duplex apartment. Associated refurbishment works of the former Ardee Bread Company building are also to be carried out. (d) The adaptation and change of use of the former Sheridans Services house(protected structure reference 13823006) to provide for a total of 1no. 2bed apartments and 1no. 1bed apartment. Associated refurbishment works of the former Sheridans Services house are also to be carried out. (e) The creation of a new pedestrian entrance from Tierney Street. (f)Associated bin and bicycle storage facility. (g) Provision of internal footpaths and communal space areas at ground level to include all hard and soft landscape works with planting and boundary treatments;(h)Internal site works and attenuation systems.(i)All ancillary site development/construction works to facilitate foul, water and service networks for connection to the existing foul, water and ESB networks. The proposed works relate to the protected structures within the site (Former Ardee Bread Company protected structure reference 13823007 and the former Sheridan’s Services house (protected structure reference 13823006. **Sig FI Received on 02/02/2024 provided for, inter alia, a reduction in the height of the apartment buildings from four to three storeys and a reduction of the number of apartments by two**

Castle Street and Tierney Street , Ardee , Co Louth

50m
18464CONDITIONAL18 Jun 2018

The development will consist of alterations to the front elevation at ground floor level to provide a new shop front, relocated main entrance door, replacement signage and all associated alterations and site works.

Dunne's Centra Ardee , Castle Street , Ardee

55m
2660469N/A16 Jul 2026

Permission for part change of use of a commercial unit to a residential unit and associated site development works.

Barrett’s Lane , Ardee , Co. Louth.

66m
21755CONDITIONAL17 Jun 2021

Permission for development that will consist of the change of use of a domestic garage to a tanning salon and for associated site works

Tierney Street , Ardee , Co Louth

68m
2460072CONDITIONAL12 Feb 2024

1. Retention permission comprises of external alteration works to the facades and internal works to the protected structure which includes for internal partitions and general building refurbishment and adaptation works. 2. The development seeking permission comprises of: (i) Change of use of the Ferdia Arms (protected structure reference 13823038) to provide for use of the building to a facility that will provide accommodation for Beneficiaries of Temporary Accommodation. (ii) Associated works will include for provision of guest accommodation bedrooms, provision of a reception area, a lounge area, a communal room, dining area, toilet and sanitary facilities, plant room, laundry facilities and associated internal works to include for storage rooms. (iii) Works to be carried out to the buildings consist of new window and door openings within the courtyard along with replastering works where required to external facades. (iv) The provision of replacement windows on the external façade of the Ferdia Arms aligning Barrett’s Lane. The proposed works relate to the protected structure within the site; Ferdia Arms protected structure reference 13823038

Lands at the Ferdia Arms fronting onto Castle Street and Barett’s Lane , Ardee , Co Louth

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