Omeath housing refused planning extension

Louth County Council has refused an extension of duration for planning permission granted in 2019 for a small housing development in Omeath.

Nuala Conway was granted planning permission in 2019 for a development at Oberon Villa, Knocknagoran, Omeath, of six new dwellings. The planned development comprised two detached dwellings and four semi-detached dwellings. The planning application also provided for the relocation and upgrading of an existing entrance onto the R173, connection to the existing public utilities and all ancillary and associated site works.

The development is within the curtilage of a protected structure registration number LHS005-069. According to the Louth County Council Plan 2015-2021 Record of Protected Structures, the protected structure is Oberon Villa, a detached four-bay two-storey house, built c 1880. 

In its appraisal, Louth County Council said: "This well-proportioned house forms an attractive feature along the main road through Omeath. Its simple form is enhanced by high quality render detailing, most noticeably the quoins. The retention of sash windows adds further interest to the house, while the elegant decorated gate piers complete the site."

Ms Conway submitted a new planning application in February of this year, seeking an extension of duration of the planning permission granted in 2019. Louth County Council made the decision to refuse the extension of duration on 22 March.