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Scotch Hall Shopping Centre , Marsh Road , Drogheda

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 17415

Louth - Louth County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for change of use of existing retail unit on lower mall (Unit G24) to café/restaurant. This is a protected structure.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    2 Jun 2017

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    13 Jul 2017

  3. Decision due

    27 Jul 2017

  4. Grant issued

    14 Aug 2017

Application Details

Location
Scotch Hall Shopping Centre , Marsh Road , Drogheda
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Louth County Council
Site Area
0.004 ha
Floor Area
46.5 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
2 June 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
13 July 2017
Grant Date
14 August 2017
Permission Expires
13 August 2022

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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26m
17219CONDITIONAL27 Mar 2017

Permission for 1. Change of use of existing retial unit on upper mall (unit 1.18) to cafe/restaurant. 2. infill of new mezzanine seating area within part of food court atrium and formation of new opening to internal elevation of stone building (Protected Structure) to allow access. and 3. subdivision of permitted restaurant in stone building (Protected Structure) into two restaurants, including widening of existing quayside entrance and provision of canopy.

Scotchhall Shopping Centre , Marsh Road , Drogheda

57m
19544CONDITIONAL9 Jul 2019

Permission for (1) The change of use of existing first floor retail units 1-11 & 1-12 to food court/café & (2) Subdivision of unit 1-11 to form units 1-11A & 1-11B.

Scotch Hall Shopping Centre , Marsh Road , Drogheda

67m
1887CONDITIONAL7 Feb 2018

PERMISSION for change of use of the existing retail unit on upper mall (Unit 1.18) to Bank.

Scotch Hall Shopping Centre , Marsh Road , Drogheda

73m
18726CONDITIONAL11 Sept 2018

Change of use from existing office use to residential use on first, second and third floors of a portion of the Scotch Hall Shopping Centre addressing Marsh Road. The development will comprise 6no. one bedroom & 15no. two bedroom apartments, with external alterations including the addition of balconies to the facade, internal alterations and all associated site works. A portion of the existing roof will be removed to provide an enclosed landscaped area. Vehicular access will be provided via the Scotch Hall Shopping Centre multi-storey car park and includes the allocation of 21no. parking spaces to serve this residential development.

Scotch Hall Shopping Centre , Marsh Road , Drogheda

75m
18801CONDITIONAL4 Oct 2018

Permission for: Change of use of the existing upper mall retail units (1.8, 1.9 & 1.10) to 5 screen cinema with ancillary hospitality area, including food area and wine bar, and external signage.

Scotch Hall Shoppiing Centre , Marsh Road , Drogheda

94m
21531N/A6 May 2021

Permission for development that will consist of (1) the demolition of the partly constructed building as granted under Reg. Ref. 12510032 which consist of the exposed ground floor and first floor slabs, in-situ concrete columns and structural walls. (2) All associated site works

Scotch Hall/ South Bank Development , Marsh Road , Drogheda Co Louth

97m
2560717CONDITIONAL12 Nov 2025

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*

Marsh Road (to the east of Scotch Hall Shopping Centre) , Drogheda , Co. Louth

131m
2560412REFUSED27 Jun 2025

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 the front outdoor seating area at Casanova Restaurant, The Mall, North Quay, Drogheda, County Louth, A92 YY32, a Protected Structure.

Casanova Restaurant , The Mall North Quay Drogheda , County Louth

143m
2560643N/A13 Oct 2025

Permission for a Largescale Residential Development (LRD). This proposal can be viewed via www.Southbanklrd.ie - The development comprises a Large Residential Development (LRD 020), “South Bank”, of five No, six storey blocks, comprising 172 apartments, commercial (non-residential) units, and all associated roads/parking/paths, landscaped areas (including a public square to the river) and ancillary buildings. A permission of 10 year duration is sought, at the discretion of the Louth County Council. The upper five stories comprise apartments all with balconies, and the 5th floor penthouse will be recessed with terraces. At ground floor level there is, variously, further apartments, parking and ancillary storage for the apartments and other non-residential uses. There are 172 apartments in total comprising 73 no. 1- bed apartments, 71 no. 2-bed apartments and 28 no. 3-bed apartments. There are 132 no. car parking spaces, 304 long stay and 121 short stay bicycle parking spaces being provided within the site. The non-residential uses comprise three retail units/café(s) of a total area 253 sq. m. and a crèche of 247 sq. m.. The ancillary buildings comprise provision for an E.S.B. substation (if required) of 25.5 sq. m. and a bicycle store of 33.2 sq. m. The existing, partially built, concrete building which occupies part of the site will be demolished, along with the remains of a building and a shed abutting No. 4 Marsh Road, and two old storage buildings on a lane North of Marsh Road. Vehicular and pedestrian access to the development is via, “New Road” to the East of Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, off Marsh Road. An existing lane off Marsh Road will be used to provide continued access to the Industrial/warehouse units to the South of Marsh Road, for pedestrian and bicycle access and egress for the proposed development, and as an exit for bin lorries and larger delivery vehicles only. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application

Marsh Road (to the East of Scotch Hall Shopping Centre) , Drogheda , Co. Louth

143m
2560671CONDITIONAL22 Oct 2025

Permission for a Largescale Residential Development (LRD). This proposal can be viewed via www.Southbanklrd.ie The development comprises a Large Residential Development (LRD 020), “South Bank”, of five No, six storey blocks, comprising 172 apartments, commercial (non-residential) units, and all associated roads/parking/paths, landscaped areas (including a public square to the river) and ancillary buildings,. A permission of 10 year duration is sought, at the discretion of the Louth County Council. The upper five stories comprise apartments all with balconies, and the 5th floor penthouse will be recessed with terraces. At ground floor level there is, variously, further apartments, parking and ancillary storage for the apartments and other non-residential uses. There are 172 apartments in total comprising 73 no. 1- bed apartments, 71 no. 2-bed apartments and 28 no. 3-bed apartments. There are 132 no. car parking spaces, 304 long stay and 121 short stay bicycle parking spaces being provided within the site. The non-residential uses comprise three retail units/café(s) of a total area 253 sq. m. and a crèche of 247 sq. m.. The ancillary buildings comprise provision for an E.S.B. substation (if required) of 25.5 sq. m. and a bicycle store of 33.2 sq. m. The existing, partially built, concrete building which occupies part of the site will be demolished, along with the remains of a building and a shed abutting No. 4 Marsh Road, and two old storage buildings on a lane North of Marsh Road. Vehicular and pedestrian access to the development is via, “New Road” to the East of Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, off Marsh Road. An existing lane off Marsh Road will be used to provide continued access to the Industrial/warehouse units to the South of Marsh Road, for pedestrian and bicycle access and egress for the proposed development, and as an exit for bin lorries and larger delivery vehicles only. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application *Significant Further Information Received on 08/05/2026* *Revised notices received 15/05/2026*

Marsh Road (to the East of Scotch Hall Shopping Centre) , Drogheda , Co. Louth

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