Dillonstown

196 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Dillonstown, from 7 m² to 168,822 m² (16.88 ha, 41.72 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 29 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 45 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.1Town or Village Centre (Commercial, retail)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community Facilities (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential Phase 1 (New/proposed residential)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 13 Aug 2026Refused

  Permission for construction of a two storey house and associated site works

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660556

• 5 Aug 2026N/a

  Permission for the change of use from retail use to retail with ancillary use as an off licence and associated works. Proposed works - 7.1 sq m

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660541

• 29 Jul 2026Refused

  Outline permission sought for a dwelling house, new waste water treatment system and percolation area, on site soakaway, new vehicular entrance on to public road and all associated site works

  Outline permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2660514

• 16 Mar 2026Conditional

  EXTENSION OF DURATION OF 20705 - Permission for a dwelling house, waste water treatment system and percolation area, entrance via joint gateway and all associated site works

  Extension of duration · Louth County Council, 2635

• 11 Feb 2026N/a

  Permission for development for an agricultural entrance and all associated site works

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660062

• 15 Jan 2026N/a

  Retention permission to retain demolition of remaining sections of dwelling and retain and complete replacement dwelling as per previously granted planning permission ref no. 2460739

  Retention, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2660008

• 27 Nov 2025N/a

  Proposed dwelling house, waste water treatment system and polishing filter percolation area, new vehicular entrance onto public road, and all associated site development works.

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2560765

• 26 Nov 2025N/a

  Permission for proposed dwelling house, waste water treatment system and polishing filter percolation area, new vehicular entrance onto public road and all associated site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2560760

• 11 Nov 2025N/a

  Retention permission: 1) Complete rebuilding of sections of dwelling which had to be demolished 2) Complete development as per previously granted planning permission ref no. 2460739

  Retention, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2560716

• 21 Aug 2025Conditional

  Permission for the following renovation and extension work, predominantly to the East of the existing farmhouse. 1. demolition of the existing haybarn and outbuilding. 2. elevational changes to the existing farmhouse. 3. The construction of (2 no) single storey extensions to the East of the farmhouse, arranged to form a courtyard. 4. All associated site and drainage works *Significant Further Information Received on 17/12/2025 - Now includes retention of the existing kitchen/dining room (in the adjoining stone outbuilding) which has previously been incorporated into the existing dwelling, together with a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, to replace the existing septic tank previously installed. The Southern site boundary will also be modified to accommodate the latter.*

  Permission, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 2560525

• 31 Jul 2025Conditional

  Retention Permission for detached gym/store/home office/garden shed to the rear of existing dwelling and Permission for soakaway for same

  Retention, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2560492

• 7 May 2025Conditional

  Permission for alterations to an existing house including demolishing an existing single storey extension and constructing a new two storey extension to the rear and raising the overall roof height *Significant Further Information Received on 05/02/2026 - revised notices received on 18/02/2026*

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2560261

• 27 Nov 2024Conditional

  Permission to demolish single storey domestic extensions and detached domestic garage, erect new single storey extensions and detached domestic garage, make alterations to design of roof of two storey block, upgrade effluent treatment system and all ancillary works to dwelling house. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared for the application

  Permission, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 2460739

• 19 Nov 2024Conditional

  Permission for alterations to a previously granted planning permission reference number 2360471 (Change of use of a former credit union building to a dwelling house with various alterations and extensions to the existing building, construction of a new two storey garage, alterations to the existing boundaries, the proposed development will utilise the existing public drainage and water facilities / connections and all associated site development works). The alterations to include: Replacement of a section of the existing pitched roof with associated elevational changes; Alterations to as granted windows to the rear elevation. Note all drainage, boundaries and siteworks as per original as granted scenario

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2460712

• 13 Nov 2024N/a

  Permission to demolish single storey domestic extensions and detached domestic garage, erect new single storey extensions and detached domestic garage, make alterations to design of roof of two storey block, upgrade effluent treatment system and all ancillary works at dwelling house

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2460700

• 10 Apr 2024N/a

  Permission for development to 1) remove the entire roof from the existing house & replace with a new dormer style roof. 2) Proposed alterations to existing elevations 3) Proposed alterations to internal layout & associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2460190

• 1 Feb 2024N/a

  Permission to demolish single storey domestic extensions and detached domestic garage, erect new single storey extensions and detached domestic garage, make alterations to design of roof of two storey block, upgrade effluent treatment system and all ancillary works

  Permission, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 2460061

• 8 Jan 2024Conditional

  Permission for development for proposed alterations to the previously granted planning permission reference:22/393 (demolish existing kitchen extension & existing out building to east side of existing house, construct a new 1.5 storey extension to rear and single storey extension to rear/east side of existing house, alterations to all elevations of existing house, install a waste water treatment system with percolation area & associated site works) and permission for retention & completion of works which have taken place to date. The following alterations are proposed. 1. Front sitting room extension removed & entrance hall shortened. 2. Front bedroom & playroom in existing house to be merged into a single sitting room. 3. New front window to new rear living room extension. 4. Zinc fascia removed form around ground floor bathroom. 5. One flat roof window removed from entrance hall. 6. Zinc removed from the 3 dormer windows to rear of house and gables formed on all 3 windows - smooth render finish to be provided. 7. Minor alteration to first floor layout. 8. Rear dining room removed & replaced with window in rear wall of extension

  Retention, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2460006

• 20 Nov 2023Conditional

  Permission for the change of use of a former credit union building to a dwelling house with various alterations and extensions to the existing building, construction of a new two storey garage, alterations to the existing boundaries, the proposed development will utilise the existing public drainage and water facilities / connections and all associated site development works **The Significant Further Information received on the 26.2.24 includes: • Revised site plans. • Revised proposed dwelling plans, sections and elevations. • Clarifications regarding boundary walls. • Flood Risk Assessment. • Suds Report.**

  Permission, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 2360471

• 18 May 2022Conditional

  permission to demolish existing kitchen extension and existing out building to east side of existing house, construct a new 1.5 storey extension to rear and single storey extension to rear/east side of existing house, alterations to all elevations of existing house, install a waste water treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 22393

• 20 Aug 2021Conditional

  Permission for development that will consist of the dwelling house, waste water treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 211042

• 18 Aug 2021Conditional

  Permission for development that will consist of construction of a one & a half storey dwelling house, waste treatment system, new entrance to public road and all necessary site works *Significant Further Information Received on 09/02/2022 which includes revised entrance arrangement*

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 211030

• 4 Aug 2021Conditional

  Permission for a dwelling house, detached domestic garage, waste water treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works. *Significant Further Information received on 17/12/2021 which includes an amended design & layout*

  Permission, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 21979

• 21 Jul 2021Refused

  Permission for development that will consist of proposed dwelling house, waste water treatment system and polishing filter percolation area, proposed internal access driveway, new vehicular entrance onto same access driveway, use of existing vehicular entrance onto public road and all associated site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 21922

• 21 Jul 2021Refused

  Permission for development that will consist of proposed dwelling house, waste water treatment system and polishing filter percolation area, proposed internal access driveway, new vehicular entrance onto same access driveway, use of existing vehicular entrance onto public road and all associated site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 21923

The 25 most recent of 45 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Dundalk Bay SAC 000455
• Special Protection Area: Dundalk Bay SPA 004026
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Dundalk Bay 000455

Recorded monuments

• LH015-020 Castle - tower house
  Description

  Marked on Taylor and Skinner's map (P 3) of 1778 as 'Glidemouth Castle'. Only a very small portion of the W facade now survives. A renovated stone house has been built directly against its S side. At the time of a visit in 1966 it had the remains of a stairwell in the SE angle and a plain doorway in the S wall at first-floor level. The building had been converted into a dwelling house and the upper portions removed prior to 1966 when it was already in a totally ruined state. According to the Irish Schools MSS (vol. 671, 176) it was 30 ft. sq. and 60 ft high, for which see this web-page access on 26/04/2016 http://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/5008858/4961404 The above description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revised upload: 26 April 2016

Architectural heritage

• Saint Finian's Catholic Church, church/chapel, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding gable-fronted Roman Catholic church, built c. 1860. Rectangular-plan, sacristy to south-east. Pitched slate roof, clay ridge tiles, limestone verge coping to gables, carved stone cross finial to west gable, moulded cast-iron gutters on eaves corbels, painted roughcast-rendered chimneystack to sacristy. Squared rubble stone walling to west, tooled limestone plinth, painted roughcast-rendered walling to other elevations, stepped clasping buttresses to corners. Lancet windows to nave, smooth rendered surrounds and sills, stained glass lights; triple lancet lattice windows to east and west, stained glass margin lights to east, ashlar limestone surrounds, hood-moulding with label stops to west; pointed arch lattice windows flanking west door, limestone surrounds, stained glass lights. Pointed arch door opening, chamfered limestone surround, hood-moulding with label stops, painted vertically-sheeted timber double doors, decorative hinges. Interior with painted smooth rendered walling, timber vertically-sheeting to dado, timber gallery to west, reredos comprising split varnished logs. Church set within own grounds, freestanding stepped stone three-stage bell tower to south, site bounded by painted roughcast-rendered walling, tooled limestone coping, wrought-iron railings on rendered plinth accessed through cast-iron piers and wrought-iron gates to west.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Dillonstown, about 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3107 (ZIP).

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Dillonstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Louth.

Name

Dillonstown · Baile an Díolúnaigh

Area

1,884,891 m² (188.49 ha, 465.77 acres)

Civil parish

Drumcar, and its townlands

Barony

Ardee

Electoral division

Drumcar, the unit of the census

Census 2022

1,415 people lived in 487 households in the Drumcar electoral division. 85% of households owned their home. 31% of homes were built since 2001. 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 6% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Adamstown, Ballynagassan, Salterstown, Verdonstown

Placenames

Dillonstown on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address. Old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.