DUNDALK TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF JOINT MONTHLY AND PLANNING MEETING OF DUNDALK TOWN COUNCIL, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER TOWN HALL, DUNDALK, ON TUESDAY 13TH DECEMBER, 2005, AT 6.15P.M.
PRESENT
Councillor M. Bellew Chairman, presided.
ALSO PRESENT
Cllr. S. Byrne, Cllr. M. Dearey, Cllr. I. Dooley, Cllr. S. Keelan, Cllr. N. Lennon, Cllr. K. Meenan, Cllr. G. Murphy, Cllr. E. O’Boyle, Cllr. J. Ryan.
APOLOGIES.
Cllr. J. D’arcy and Cllr. M. Grehan.
IN ATTENDANCE
Mr. F. Pentony Town Clerk.
Ms. M. Maloney, County Manger.
Mr. Tony Ewbanks, Executive Planner
Ms. Catherine Duff, Town Engineer.
Mr. Jim Byrne, Housing Officer
The Meeting commenced with prayers.
PLANNING AND RELATED MATTERS
680/05 05/259 BT Communications Provision of a new antenna pole 3 metres in height
Grand Canal Plaza with a telecommunications dish of 600mm diameter
Grand Canal Street attached the antenna pole is to be mounted on the
Dublin 4 north east elevation of an existing office building
Irish Life & Permanent
Finnabair Ind Estate
Dundalk
On the proposition of the Chairman, Cllr. M. Bellew, seconded by Cllr. S. Keelan, it was decided to bring this file back to the January Planning Meeting of the Council.
681/05 05/260 Aidan Lawless Construction of foul surface water and watermain
Newtownbalregan pipelines to facilitate the servicing of motorway service
Dundalk station and hotel within the planning area of Louth
County Council previously granted outline permission
by Louth County Council under planning ref. 04/344 at
Newtownbalregan Dundalk the proposed pipelines are
located within the townland of Castletown Dundalk
Castleblayney Road
Dundalk
It was noted that a decision to Grant had issued.
682/05 05/267 Patrick Boylan Demolition of an existing dwelling house and the
Hillside Contracts use thereafter of the site for two blocks one to
Inniskeen the front and one to the rear of each 9.025mts
Co. Monaghan high and each to contain one two storey high
dwellinghouse and four self contained apartments with
use of roof space for bedroom purposes with
associated roof gardens (10 residential units in total)
and associated site development works
Barrack Street
Dundalk
On the proposition f Cllr. M. Bellew, seconded by Cllr. S. Keelan, it was decided to bring this file back to January Planning Meeting of the Council.
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683/05 05/289 SKG Construction Construction of 80 No. apartments in 2 blocks to
Castletown Cross include ancillary accommodation for plant and
Dundalk. storage and site development works the site
comprises 2 adjoining properties No. 64 Quay Street
and the site known as Carpetland one block facing
Quay Street will consist of 40 No. 2 bedrooms
Apartments and 7 No. 1 bedroom apartments over
7 stories second block facing lane at rear will consist
26 No. 2 bedroom apartments and 7 No. 1 bedroom
Apartments over 5 stories car parking will be provided
At basement level for the entire development
64 Quay Streeet & Adjoining site known as
“Carpetland”
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Cllr. M. Bellew, seconded by Cllr. N. Lennon, it was agreed to bring this file back to the January Planning Meeting of the Council.
684/05 05/308 PJ & EJ Doherty Redevelopment of site to consist of the demolition
37 Quay Street of the existing buildings on site and the erection of new
Dundalk. 3 storey building consisting of 2 No. units on ground
floor and 4 No. office units on first and second floors
together with associated site works rear yard to be
enclosed with 3M high wall and gates
35-37 Quay Street
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Cllr. M. Bellew, seconded by Cllr. I. Dooley, it was agreed to bring this file back to the January Planning Meeting of the Council.
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685/05 05/309 Ada trading solutions Change of use from residential to commercial
Ltd., The apartment above 5-8 Castleown Road
5-8 Castletown Road Above 5-8 Castletown Road
Dundalk. Dundalk.
There was no recommendation in this case.
686/05 PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 05/310
It was noted that this application was invalid and was returned to the applicant.
687/05 05/311 McParland Brothers 59 Houses – 8 No. two storey 2 bed apartments
Ireland Ltd., contained in one block 18 No. two storey S/D
Carrickarnon houses (8 houses 3 bed & 10 houses 4 bed) 6
Ravensdale No. semi detached, 3 storey (4b/r) houses, 15
Dundalk. No. terraced houses in 3 blocks (with each block
containing 2 No. 3 storey 4 B/R end of terrace
and 3 No. 2 storey 3 B/R mid terrace) 12 No.
2 storey 2 B/R terrace houses in 3 blocks (4
Houses per block) and associated site
Development works
Medebawn
Avenue Road
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor S. Keelan, seconded by Cllr. N. Lennon, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
688/05 05/312 Marshes Shopping The proposed modification relates to the
Centre inclusion of a mezzanine floor level
c/O BDO Xavier comprising 145.1 sq. metres gross floor
Beaux Lane House area over unit 22 for retail use storage and
Mercer Street ancillary accommodation
Dundalk. Ramparts Road
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Cllr. E.O’ Boyle, seconded by Cllr. S. Keelan, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
689/05 PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 05/313 & 05/314
It was noted that these applications were invalid and were returned to the applicants.
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690/05 05/315 Damien Treanor First floor extension to the side of a dwelling a
18 Pinewood Grove new porch to the front door and extended
Bay Estate canopy to the left of the front door to match
Dundalk. existing front elevation
18 Pinewood Grove
Bay Estate
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor K. Meenan, seconded by Cllr. I. Dooley, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
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691/05 05/316 Dundalk Lighting Extending the first floor storage area from
Ltd., 2478M2 (as per previous permission Ref.No.
Ramparts Road 05/27 ) to 309.42 m.sq.
Dundalk. Ramparts Road
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor E. O’ Boyle, seconded by Cllr. M. Dearey, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
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692/05 05/317 Frank Cumiskey Subdivision of the existing business unit to
Franks Carpet create an additional business unit and
North Link Business consequent alterations to elevations
Park Block A
Coes Road North Link Park
Dundalk. Coes Road
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor S. Keelan, seconded by Cllr. E. O’ Boyle, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
693/05 05/318 Michael & Fionla Construction of 2 No. 2 storey apartment buildings
Kerley containing 2 No. apartments each (4 No. apartments
36 Castle Road in total.
Dundalk. 36 Castle Road
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor M. Dearey, seconded by Cllr. S. Keelan, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
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694/05 05/319 Aidan & Eileen Donnelly Single storey dwelling house attached to the side of
Dunbin and in the garden of 63 O’ Hanlon Park to
Knockbridge include alterations to existing driveway and front
Dundalk. boundary to form driveway for proposed new
Dwellinghouse
63 O’ Hanlon Park
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor G. Murphy, seconded by Cllr. S. Keelan, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
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695/05 05/320 Ben Shields Extension to rear of dwelling
82 Willow Grove 35 Mary Street North
Carrick Road Dundalk.
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor E. O’ Boyle, seconded by Cllr. S. Keelan, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
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696/05 05/321 Ben Shields Extension to rear of dwelling
82 Willow Grove 34 Mary Street North
Carrick Road Dundalk.
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor E. O’ Boyle, seconded by Cllr. S. Keelan, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
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697/05 05/322 MW Construction Change of house type from 3 storey end of
Springfield terrace dwelling house to 2 storey end of terrace
Wallaces Road dwelling houses numbered 60,64,65,69,72,76,
Dundalk. 79 & 83 previously granted permission under P.D.
Ref. No. 05/22
Mooreland
Armagh Road
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor S. Keelan, seconded by Cllr. I. Dooley, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
698/05 05/323 Linda Byrne Alterations to previously granted under P.D. Ref.
16 Ashbrook Grove 99/275 alterations to dwelling to incorporate to convert
Moyne Hill existing attic space to habitable space incorporating
Cavan Town dormer window to front elevation
Co. Cavan Site 196 Saltown House
Bellewsbridge Road
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor E. O’ Boyle, seconded by Cllr. S. Keelan, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
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699/05 05/324 Colm Coyle Alterations to development previously granted under
10 Priest Lane P.D. Reference 99/275 alterations to dwelling to
Drogheda incorporate to convert existing attic space to habitable
Co. Louth space incorporating dormer window to front elevation
Site 198 Saltown House
Bellewsbridge Road
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor S. Keelan, seconded by Cllr. E. O’ Boyle, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
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700/05 05/325 Eamonn Mc Conville Construction of a porch extension 2 No. bay windows
26 Woodbury Gardens with tiled canopy over the front of existing dwelling
Dundalk. and a garage to the side of an existing dwelling, the
development shall consist of elevational changes and
ancillary site works
26 Woodbury Gardens
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor K. Meenan, seconded by Cllr. I. Dooley, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
701/05 PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 05/326
It was noted that this application was invalid and was returned to the applicant
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702/05 05/327 Andrew Clifford Single storey extension to the side of an existing
14 Woodbury Gardens dwellinghouse
Dundalk. 14 Woodbury Gardens
Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor K. Meenan, seconded by Cllr. E. O’ Boyle, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
703/05 PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 05/328
It was noted that this application was invalid and was returned to the applicant
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704/05 05/329 Margaret Irving 2 No. dwellinghouses
Annaskeagh Site No.’s 1 and 2
Ravensdale Bishops Court
Dundalk. Dundalk.
On the proposition of Councillor S. Keelan, seconded by Cllr. N. Lennon, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
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705/05 05/330 Lena McGrory Two storey extension to existing two storey dwelling
Stifyans and also one number dormer window to front
Phillipstown elevation and all ancillary and associated site works
Dunleer 31 Goslings Terrace
Co. Louth Dundalk.
There was no recommendation in this case.
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706/05 05/331 Noel Mc Ardle Retention an completion of bay windows and porch
Lacklom to front of existing dwelling with 2 No. windows to first
Inniskeen floor conservatory to rear of previous Planning ref. Co. Monaghan 04/291
Glenrosa
Mounthamilton
Carrickmacross Road
Dundalk.
There was no recommendation in this case.
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707/05 05/332 Bernard Conlon Two extensions to the existing licensed premises
Dublin Road the extensions will comprise of the construction
Dundalk. of single storey smoking areas to both the front and
the rear of the premises
Malt House
Dublin Road
Dundalk.
There was no recommendation in this case.
708/05 05/333 Declan Murphy Change of use of the ground floor of
c/o 2 Jocelyn Place an existing dwelling to a dental surgery -
Dundalk. this building is a
protected structure in the current Dundalk &
Environs Development Plan 2003 – 2008
37 Seatown Place
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
709/05 CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
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On the proposition by Councillor Noel Lennon and seconded by Councillor Mark Dearey the following minutes were adopted:
Infrastructure MPC Minutes 27th September 2005
Monthly Meeting Minutes 22nd November 2005
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710/05 MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES
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Councillor Ian Dooley referred to a general report which was to be produced outlining the Councils progress in relation to Anti Social Behaviour and Mr. Jim Byrne, Administrative Officer, advised that this would be available in 2006.
Councillor Seamus Keelan referred to minute number 669/05 on page 3 noting that the consultant engineer was to attend the January 2006 meeting, and the Town Engineer, Ms. Catherine Duff confirmed that the consultants would attend the January 2006 Monthly Meeting. He also referred to minute 674/05 in relation to the Annual Financial Statement 2004 and pointed out that it was reported that he had asked if all assets other than housing were appreciated and if land and building were depreciated where in fact he had asked if land and buildings were appreciated in value. It was agreed to amend the minutes accordingly.
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711/05 HOUSING PROGRESS REPORT
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Councillor Seamus Keelan raised a query in relation to what the position regarding voluntary housing aspect of the Lisdoo Housing Scheme? The Town Engineer, Ms. Catherine Duff advised that one contractor would complete all the work including the Social, Voluntary and OPD Housing.
Mr. Jim Byrne, Administrative Officer, referred to the Scheme for Allocation of Affordable Housing which was already considered by the council at the November meeting. He advised that three minor changes were made to the scheme by Louth County Council when it was considered at the monthly meeting. Paragraph three had been re-written, paragraph 10 was also re-written and in relation to distance travelling, the points were changed considerably. Also in addition there was one small typical error and he agreed to re-circulate the revised document to the January 2006 meeting.
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712/05 PROGRESS REPORT
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Councillor Seamus Keelan asked who the consultants were who were preparing the preliminary report for the Blackrock/Dundalk walkway and the Town Engineer, Ms. Catherine Duff advised that the consultants were Kirk, McClure & Morton.