Ballykelly , Louth , Co. Louth — planning application LOUTH 2660601

What’s proposed

Retention of timber cladding to front & sides of shop & toilets. Also for retention of mobile home to rear of shop/toilets

Reference: 2660601
Local authority: Louth County Council
Status: Open for observation · register status “NEW APPLICATION”
Received: 3 Sept 2026
Observations close: 8 Oct 2026 (3 days left)
Decision due: 28 Oct 2026
Decision: Not decided
Proposed development: Retention of timber cladding to front & sides of shop & toilets. Also for retention of mobile home to rear of shop/toilets
As published by the register.
Site area: 2,390 m² from the mapped boundary, not the council's figure
Applicant: Not published — the national feed carries no applicant name council register

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