Plans progressing for new apartments at Francis St in Dundalk
Decision due in next number of weeks
Plans are progressing for the proposed construction of apartments at a former well known pub at Francis Street in Dundalk.
Shane Mc Guinness applied to Louth County Council in December 2023, for planning permission for the change of use of a former public house/nightclub at 3a Francis Street, Dundalk.
The applicant is seeking the go ahead to construct five self-contained residential units and one commercial unit, with restored shopfront, internal alterations and extensions to rear of premises at the location.
The site of the proposed development was previously a public house, but has been closed for some time now, prior to it closing, it was known as Nikita's Country Bar.
The premises changed hands several times over the years, and was previously known as the Francis Street Inn, Lawlors, and in the mid 2000's as Good Time Charlie's. It was also renamed as Hannigan's, The Bar and also Mr B's Disco Bar.
A decision was initially due on the planning application in February but Louth County Council sought further information on the planned development. Following the submission on 10 April of Significant Further Information, a decision is now due by 7 May 2024.