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Bellingham Castle , Castlebellingham , Co. Louth

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Planning application 2660683

Louth - Louth County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for the demolition of existing 1960’s ballroom extension to rear of existing building and construct a new 2 Storey extension with Civil Ceremony hall, toilets and ancillary spaces at lower ground floor level and 7 No. of Bedroom Suites at upper ground floor level, storage areas, external landscaping, rearrangement of carpark and compound to side of building, together with all ancillary and associated site development works at Bellingham Castle a Protected Structure ID No. LHS015-005. A Natura Impact Statement has been included as part of this application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Oct 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    29 Nov 2026

Application Details

Location
Bellingham Castle , Castlebellingham , Co. Louth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Louth County Council
Site Area
6.28 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
5 October 2026
Status
PRE_VALIDATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
29 November 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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0m
181018CONDITIONAL13 Dec 2018

Permission is sought to convert existing 1960s ballroom block into 11 no. ensuite bedrooms, storage areas and circulation, including passenger lift, alterations to existing 1960s ballroom elevations, re-surfacing of adjoining carpark, landscaping, re-location & screening of gas tanks & bins storage zone, the demolition of existing single storey shed to south of the site, and construction of replacement single storey building, containing 9 no. ensuite bedrooms, cleaners store, construction of boat house and machinery store building, retention of security gates and associated site works at Protected Structure ID No. LHS015-005, A Natura Impact Statement has been included as part of this application.

Bellingham Castle , Castlebellingham , Co Louth

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2360020N/A21 Feb 2023

The development consists of change of use from dwelling to short term and holiday letting in relation to 3no. dwellings at the estate, one of which forms part of the curtilage of a Protected Structure (LHS 015 -004)

Bellingham Estate , Castlebellingham , Co. Louth

222m
18753CONDITIONAL18 Sept 2018

Planning permission for extensions and modifications to existing 4 dwelling houses to provide 2 dwelling houses. Protected structure LHS-015-010 and LHS-015-011/ NIAH 13826012. Works to include all ancillary and associated site works. This site is located within the Castlebellingham Architectural Conservation area.

The Widows Houses , Castlebellingham , Co.Louth

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18472N/A20 Jun 2018

Planning permission for extensions and modifications to existing 4 dwelling houses to provide 2 dwelling houses. Works to include all ancillary and associated site works.

The Widows Houses , Castlebellingham , Co.Louth

223m
18331N/A3 May 2018

PERMISSION for extensions and modifications to existing 4 dwelling houses to provide 2 dwelling houses, (Protected structure LHS-051-010 and LHS-015-011/ NIAH 13826012). Works to include all ancillary and associated site works. The site is located within the Castlebellingham Architectural Conservation area.

The Widows Houses , Castlebellingham , Co. Louth

227m
25168CONDITIONAL20 Nov 2025

Permission for FURTHER EXTENSION OF DURATION: Extension of Duration of Planning Permission 24/155 which consists of Permission for extensions and modifications to existing 4 dwelling houses to provide 2 dwelling houses. Protected structure LHS-015-010 and LHS-015-011/ NIAH 13826012. Works to include all ancillary and associated site works. This site is located within the Castlebellingham Architectural Conservation Area. PARENT PERMISSION REF: 18/753

The Widows Houses , Castlebellingham , County Louth

227m
2560351N/A9 Jun 2025

Permission includes amendments to current planning approval ref.no. 18753 to include change of use of house no.s 1-3 from residential to short term letting, and change of use of the approved extension and house no. 4, from residential to commercial, reconfiguring of carparking, provision of WC block, replacement of existing staircases at houses no.s 2 & 3, amendments to floor plans & the design of the approved extension, proposed landscaping works, signage, refuse store and all associated siteworks.

Widows Houses , Castlebellingham , Co. Louth

227m
2560385CONDITIONAL19 Jun 2025

A Protected Structure under listing no. LHS-015-010 & LHS-015-011. The proposal includes amendments to current planning approval ref.no. 18753 to include change of use of house no.s 1-3 from residential to short term letting, and change of use of the approved extension and house no. 4, from residential to commercial, reconfiguring of carparking, provision of WC block, replacement of existing staircases at houses no.s 2 & 3, amendments to floor plans & the design of the approved extension, proposed landscaping works, signage, refuse store and all associated siteworks.

Widows Houses , Castlebellingham , Co. Louth

228m
24155CONDITIONAL13 Sept 2024

EXTENSION OF DURATION OF 18753 - Planning permission for extensions and modifications to existing 4 dwelling houses to provide 2 dwelling houses. Protected structure LHS-015-010 and LHS-015-011/ NIAH 13826012. Works to include all ancillary and associated site works. This site is located within the Castlebellingham Architectural Conservation Area

The Widows Houses , Castlebellingham , Co Louth

228m
18239N/A4 Apr 2018

PERMISSION for extensions and modifications to existing 4 dwelling houses to provide 2 dwelling houses, (Protected structure LHS-051-010 and LHS-015-011/ NIAH 13826012). Works to include all ancillary and associated site works. The site is located within the Castlebellingham Architectural Conservation area.

The Widows Houses , Castlebellingham , Co. Louth

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