Louth County Council to decide on Simon Community plans for Dundalk

Plans by the Simon Community to demolish three buildings in Dundalk and construct 27 residential units, have progressed in the past week, with the submission of further information on the proposed development to Louth County Council.

Dublin Simon Community applied to Louth County Council in June 2024 for planning permission for the development on the site of the former Labour Exchange Site at no 63 Barrack Street, and no's 65 & 67 Barrack Street, Dundalk.

The organisation is seeking permission for the demolition of the existing derelict properties 63, 65 and 67 Barrack Street to facilitate the development, which comprises 27 residential units over two blocks. 

The proposed Block A is three stories in height, at the north of the site and would provide 12, one bedroom apartments and three studio apartments. The proposed Block B is two stories in height, at the south of the site, and would provide ten, one bedroom apartments and two studio apartments. The planning application also provides for bin stores, ESB Substation and all associated siteworks.

A decision on the proposed development was initially due last August but the application was put on hold following the request for further information. Following the submission by the organisation on 6 February of further information, a decision on the proposed development is expected from Louth County Council.