Hearthfield, Farrandreg, Mount Avenue
Planning application 25171
DecisionConditional grant
Decided23 January 2026
Application typeEXTENSION OF DURATION
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 20211Permission for development at site bounded to the north by Headford; to the east by Farndreg; to the west by a permitted residential development for 80 no. dwellings granted by An Bord Pleanála ABP Ref. 303628-19/Louth County Council P.A. Ref. No. 18/943 and to the south by agricultural lands and existing residential development. Adjoining lands to the west are also the subject of a concurrent planning application for 47 no. dwellings by the same applicant. The proposed development will consist of 67 no. dwellings comprising a mix of both houses and apartment/duplex units. A total of 43 no. houses and 24 no. apartment/duplex units are proposed. Houses include terraced, semi-detached and detached units. Houses range in height from 1 - 2 storeys and have the option for photovoltaic/solar panels on roof slopes. The apartment/duplex dwellings are accommodated in 3 no. 3 storey buildings with balconies provided at first floor level to the rear (west facing elevations). The proposed development will also provide for all site development works including alterations to ground levels; the construction of retaining walls; the rerouting and undergrounding of overhead cables; internal access roads; car parking; footpaths; cycle paths; public lighting; landscaping; services; boundary treatments; and the repositioning of the existing wayleave in the southern part of the site. Access to the proposed development is via a new vehicular access from the Farndreg Estate in the south-eastern part of the site. There is no vehicular access to the permitted development ABP Ref. 303628-19/Louth County Council P.A. Ref. No. 18/943 or to adjoining lands (subject of a concurrent planning application by the same applicant) from the proposed new vehicular access from the Farndreg Estate *Significant Further Information submitted 02/09/20 to allow for revisions to carparking and footpaths, updated archaeological report and more detailed information regarding public lighting and services, a NIS has been submitted as part of the Significant Further Information** / 0.0 km away / 19 October 2020Granted
- 2560103The development consists of the construction of a two storey extension to side of the existing dwelling, single storey extension to rear, and associated site development works / 0.1 km away / 17 April 2025Granted
- 2360190Planning permission for revisions to 25 no. dwellings that form part of the permitted residential development to be known as “Hearthfield” granted under P.A. Ref. No. 18/943 (An Bord Pleanala Ref. No. 303628-19) at Farndreg, Mount Avenue, Headford, Dundalk, Co. Louth. The development will consist of raising the finished floor levels of the 25 no. dwellings (No.’s 1-11; 36 -45 and 47-50 of the permitted development). The proposed development also provides for amendments to elevations and roof profile of a two-storey terraced block along the western site boundary encompassing House No.’s 47-50. The development also provides for all associated site development works including landscaping and boundary treatments. / 0.1 km away / 11 August 2023Granted
- 25154Permission for ground floor extension to rear of dwelling house and first floor extension to side of dwelling / 0.1 km away / 21 November 2025Granted
- 25172EXTENSION OF DURATION on PLAN REF: 20/210 Permission for development via proposed vehicular access off Mount Avenue and then off Headford, permitted by An Bord Pleanála (Ref. No. ABP 303628-19 (Louth County Council Ref. No. 18/943). ABP Ref. 303628-19/ PA Ref. No. 18/943 also provides for 80 no. dwellings and improvement works to the existing junction between Headford and Mount Avenue (either side of the entrance) in addition to upgrade/improvement works to Mount Avenue for a distance of c. 550m towards the Castleblaney Road (R934). The permitted improvement works include road widening and the provision of footpaths and public lighting. The proposed development will consist of 47 no. dwellings comprising a mix of semi-detached and detached dwellings (including 4 no. bungalows) in a variety of types and sizes that range in height from 1 no. to 2 no. storeys. Certain dwellings have the option for Solar Photovoltaic panels on roof slopes. The proposed development will also provide for all site development works including alterations to ground levels; the construction of retaining walls; the rerouting and undergrounding of overhead cables; internal access roads; car parking; footpaths; cycle paths; public lighting; landscaping; services; and boundary treatments. *Significant Further Information Submitted 02/09/20 - an NIS has been submitted with the further information response* / 0.1 km away / 23 January 2026Granted
- 20210Permission for development via proposed vehicular access off Mount Avenue and then off Headford, permitted by An Bord Pleanála (Ref. No. ABP 303628-19 (Louth County Council Ref. No. 18/943). ABP Ref. 303628-19/ PA Ref. No. 18/943 also provides for 80 no. dwellings and improvement works to the existing junction between Headford and Mount Avenue (either side of the entrance) in addition to upgrade/improvement works to Mount Avenue for a distance of c. 550m towards the Castleblaney Road (R934). The permitted improvement works include road widening and the provision of footpaths and public lighting. The proposed development will consist of 47 no. dwellings comprising a mix of semi-detached and detached dwellings (including 4 no. bungalows) in a variety of types and sizes that range in height from 1 no. to 2 no. storeys. Certain dwellings have the option for Solar Photovoltaic panels on roof slopes. The proposed development will also provide for all site development works including alterations to ground levels; the construction of retaining walls; the rerouting and undergrounding of overhead cables; internal access roads; car parking; footpaths; cycle paths; public lighting; landscaping; services; and boundary treatments. *Significant Further Information Submitted 02/09/20 - an NIS has been submitted with the further information response* / 0.1 km away / 19 October 2020Granted
- 25173EXTENSION OF DURATION on PLAN REF: 24/60240 - Permission for revisions to phases 2 and 3 of the permitted development at "Hearthfield" only and affects 19 no. dwellings. It also includes the re-positioning and configuration of public open space and revisions to drainage and boundary treatments. The amendments proposed as they affect the Phase 2 permission (P.A. Ref. No. 20/210) affect permitted House No.’s 95, 96, 120 and 121. The change in house type proposed will result in an increase in the number of dwellings within Phase 2 from 47 to 49. It is also proposed to reposition and reconfigure the public open space area identified as ‘Local Green No. 4’ within Phase 2 to the south of the permitted Link Road within phase 3 and replace attenuation tank with an over-ground detention basin within reconfigured public open space in Phase 3. The position and alignment of the permitted link road is not affected by the revisions. The reconfiguration of the public open space will result in changes to the Phase 3 layout as granted under P.A. Ref. No. 20/211 affecting permitted dwellings No’s 140 – 154 located to the south of the permitted Link Road. It is proposed to replace these dwellings and locate them to the north of the permitted Link Road. The change in house types will result in a decrease in the number of dwellings permitted within Phase 3 from 67 to 65. The proposed amendments however will not result in any change to the overall number of dwellings permitted within the overall “Hearthfield” development as permitted under PA Ref. No. 18/943 (ABP Ref. 303628-19); PA Ref. No. 20/210 and PA Ref. No. 20/211 i.e. 194. For details of proposed replacement dwellings please see full development description as contained in the Public Notices. The proposed development also provides for car parking, public open space, landscape and boundary treatments, including the construction of retaining walls, public lighting, surface water attenuation, in addition to all site development works including alterations to ground levels. *Significant Further Information received on 28/08/2024 and revised notices received on 30/08/2024 which includes revisions to the permitted link road to provide a vehicular connection to residentially zoned lands to the south; a public lighting plan and additional information in relation to roads, drainage and structural engineering matters. / 0.2 km away / 23 January 2026Granted
- 2460240Permission for revisions to phases 2 and 3 of the permitted development at "Hearthfield" only and affects 19 no. dwellings. It also includes the re-positioning and configuration of public open space and revisions to drainage and boundary treatments. The amendments proposed as they affect the Phase 2 permission (P.A. Ref. No. 20/210) affect permitted House No.’s 95, 96, 120 and 121. The change in house type proposed will result in an increase in the number of dwellings within Phase 2 from 47 to 49. It is also proposed to reposition and reconfigure the public open space area identified as ‘Local Green No. 4’ within Phase 2 to the south of the permitted Link Road within phase 3 and replace attenuation tank with an over-ground detention basin within reconfigured public open space in Phase 3. The position and alignment of the permitted link road is not affected by the revisions. The reconfiguration of the public open space will result in changes to the Phase 3 layout as granted under P.A. Ref. No. 20/211 affecting permitted dwellings No’s 140 – 154 located to the south of the permitted Link Road. It is proposed to replace these dwellings and locate them to the north of the permitted Link Road. The change in house types will result in a decrease in the number of dwellings permitted within Phase 3 from 67 to 65. The proposed amendments however will not result in any change to the overall number of dwellings permitted within the overall “Hearthfield” development as permitted under PA Ref. No. 18/943 (ABP Ref. 303628-19); PA Ref. No. 20/210 and PA Ref. No. 20/211 i.e. 194. For details of proposed replacement dwellings please see full development description as contained in the Public Notices. The proposed development also provides for car parking, public open space, landscape and boundary treatments, including the construction of retaining walls, public lighting, surface water attenuation, in addition to all site development works including alterations to ground levels. *Significant Further Information received on 28/08/2024 and revised notices received on 30/08/2024 which includes revisions to the permitted link road to provide a vehicular connection to residentially zoned lands to the south; a public lighting plan and additional information in relation to roads, drainage and structural engineering matters. / 0.2 km away / 19 September 2024Granted