Can it be built in Louth?
Water, electricity, planning and housing starts in Louth, from the operators' own registers.
In Louth, 3 of 18 settlements have no spare wastewater capacity and 3 have limited capacity; 11 of 21 substations show no spare demand capacity; 603 homes were started in the past 12 months (4.3 per 1,000 people).
Wastewater capacity
| Settlement | Plant | Capacity | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock | Blackrock WWTP | Red | Yes |
| Greenore | Greenore WWTP | Red | |
| Tinure | Tinure WWTP | Red | Yes |
| Clogherhead | Clogherhead WWTP | Amber | |
| Collon | Collon WWTP | Amber | |
| Dunleer | Dunleer WWTP | Amber | |
| Annagassan | Annagassan WWTP | Green | |
| Ardee | Ardee WWTP | Green | |
| Carlingford | Carlingford WWTP | Green | |
| Castlebellingham | Castlebellingham WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Drogheda | Drogheda WWTP | Green | |
| Dromiskin | Dromiskin WWTP | Green | |
| Dundalk | Dundalk WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Knockbridge | Knockbridge WWTP | Green | |
| Louth Village | Louth Village WWTP | Green | |
| Omeath | Omeath WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Tallanstown | Tallanstown WWTP | Green | |
| Tullyallen | Tullyallen WWTP | Green |
Electricity substations
| Substation | Class | Demand MVA | Gen MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALLYBAILIE (269000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DRYBRIDGE (064000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 15.8 |
| DRYBRIDGE (064000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| DUNLEER (237000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| KILSARAN (561000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| MORNINGTON ROAD (168000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| RATHMULLAN (422000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 12.4 |
| SLANE (208000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 9.5 |
| SLANE (208000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| STICKILLEN (063000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| TERMONFECKIN ROAD (263000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| BUSH (488000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 3.5 | 0.0 |
| COES ROAD (367000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| DUNDALK (062000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| DUNDALK (062000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| JENKINSTOWN (264000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| LITTLE MILLS (316000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| MARSHES (358000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| MARSHES (358000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| MULLAGHARLIN (817000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 19.8 | 27.1 |
| RAMPARTS (175000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 5.7 | 0.0 |
Planning
Applications lodged in Louth, data to 28 Oct 2026. Median decision time 51 days.
By town (within ~3 km)
| Town | Applications (12m) | Homes granted | One-off houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drogheda | 153 | 542 | 5 |
| Blackrock | 66 | 25 | 3 |
| Ardee | 50 | 75 | 4 |
| Carlingford | 37 | 5 | 5 |
| Dunleer | 28 | 7 | 2 |
| Clogherhead | 26 | 8 | 5 |
| Dromiskin | 23 | 7 | 0 |
| Tinure | 22 | 7 | 8 |
| Tullyallen | 21 | 6 | 6 |
| Annagassan | 20 | 6 | 7 |
| Knockbridge | 20 | 7 | 6 |
| Omeath | 17 | 4 | 3 |
| Termonfeckin | 15 | 9 | 12 |
| Castlebellingham | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| Tallanstown | 14 | 6 | 3 |
| Collon | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| Louth Village | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Greenore | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Large schemes (50+ homes)
Permission for (a) the construction of 99 no. dwellings comprising a mix of house types and apartments including: (i) 57 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom dwellings with pitched roof profiles and private rear gardens (House Types A, B & F); (ii) 21 no. 2-storey, 2-bedroom dwellings with pitched roof profiles and private rear gardens (House Type C); (iii) 8 no. 2-storey, 4-bedroom dwellings with pitched roof
Permission will consist of the construction of 97 no. residential units on a site of Circa 3.76 Hectares. The 97 units consist of 22 no. 2-bed 2 storey terraced houses, 53no. 3-bed 2 storey semi-detached houses and 22 no. 4-bed 2 storey semi-detached houses. The proposal includes for improvements to and signalisation of the existing junction of the Termonfeckin Rd (R166) and the Termonabbey/Aston
Retention and completion of revisions consisting of alterations to material finishes on all dwellings types A1,A2,B1,B3,B4 on plot numbers 69 -131 & 168-185. Additional first floor ensuite window to side gable elevation of dwelling types A1 & A2 and removal of rear roof dormer window on dwelling type B3. Minor alterations to boundary treatments and all associated site development works
Retention permission for alterations to material finishes on all dwellings types A1,A2,B1,B3,B4 on plot numbers 69 -131 & 168-185. Additional first floor ensuite window to side gable elevation of dwelling types A1 & A2 and removal of rear roof dormer window on dwelling type B3. Minor alterations to boundary treatments and all associated site development works
Permission for (a) the construction of 91 no. dwellings comprising a mix of house-types and apartments including: (i) 4 no. 2-storey, 4-bedroom, detached dwellings with pitched roof profiles and private rear gardens (House Type: F/F1); (ii) 14 no. 2-storey, 4-bedroom semi-detached dwellings with pitched roof profiles and private rear gardens (House Type G/G1); (iii) 2 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom detac
Permission for a residential development on lands to the east of Ballymakenny Road and south of Listoke Avenue, in the townland of Greenbatter. The proposed development consists of 72 no. 3 and 4 bedroom, 2 storey, detached, semi-detached and terraced houses. Vehicular access to the development will be from Listoke Avenue to the north, which is located off Ballymakenny Road to the west, and via in
Permission for a residential development, on lands to the east of Ballymakenny Road and south of Listoke Avenue, in the townland of Greenbatter. The proposed development consists of 68 no. 3 and 4 bedroom, 2 storey terraced and semi-detached houses. Vehicular access to the development will be from Listoke Avenue to the north, which is located off Ballymakenny Road to the west, and via internal roa
Permission for: The construction of 99 no. residential units, comprising of 10 no. 2 bedroom houses, 56 no. 3 bedroom houses and 33 no. 4 bedroom houses with associated private open space; The construction of a childcare facility with external play area; Provision of associated car and cycle parking; Boundary treatments, public open space and landscaping; 1 no. ESB sub-station; 3 no. vehicular acc
Permission for a residential development, on a site in the townland of Yellowbatter, located to the south of the Port Access Northern Cross Route (“PANCR”), east of The Twenties / Twenties Lane, and north of the Old Twenties Lane, Drogheda, County Louth. The proposed development consists of 86 no. dwellings, comprised of 74 no. two-storey, 3 & 4 bedroom, semi-detached & terraced houses, and 12 no.
Permission for a residential development, on a site in the townland of Yellowbatter, located to the south of the Port Access Northern Cross Route (“PANCR”), east of The Twenties / Twenties Lane, and north of Old Twenties Lane, Drogheda, County Louth. The proposed development consists of 84 no. dwellings, comprised of 72 no. two-storey, 3 & 4 bedroom, semi-detached, detached & terraced houses, and
Permission for a housing development of 67 units in a mix of unit types to include 5no. 5-Bedroom detached, 6no. 5-Bedroom Semi-detached, 2no. 4-Bedroom Semi-detached, 6no. 4-Bedroom terrace, 7no. 3-Bedroom terrace, 20no. 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, 8no. 2-Bedroom semi-detached, 5no. 2-bedroom terrace, 4no. 2-bedroom duplex and 4no. 1-bedroom apartments at Racecourse Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Full pe
Permission for development at a site of (c. 3.63ha). The proposed development comprises 99no. 2-storey dwellings (51no. 3-bed and 48no. 4-bed houses), and all associated and ancillary site development and infrastructural works, hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatment works, including public open space; public lighting; surface car parking; bicycle parking; ESB Substation; bin stores; amen
Permission for development at a site (c. 2.33ha). The proposed development comprises: 79no. dwellings (8no. 2-bed, 62no. 3- bed and 9no. 4-bed houses), and all associated and ancillary site development and infrastructural works, hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatment works, including public open space; public lighting; surface car parking; bicycle parking; ESB substation; bin stores; ame
Permission for 41 no. two storey dwellings and comprise 14 no. detached, 18 no. semi-detached, 9 no. terrace units, new vehicular entrance onto the Drogheda Rd (R166), boundary treatments, soft landscaping and all associated site development works *Significant Further Information Received on 26/02/2026 - Permission for 52 no. two storey dwellings and comprise 10 no. detached, 16 no. semi-detached,
Fichidi Lane Developments Ltd. are seeking permission for a residential development, on a site in the townland of Moneymore, located to the south of the Port Access Northern Cross Route (“PANCR”), west of The Twenties / Twenties Lane, and north of the Monastery of St. Catherine of Siena, Drogheda, County Louth. The proposed development consists of 54 no. dwellings, comprised of 28 no. two-storey,
Housing starts
Public projects in Louth
| Project | Stage | Cost | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connected Medical Device Cybersecurity Transparency | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment |
| Drogheda Courthouse - PPP: Ongoing Unitary Charge Payments | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Courts Service |
| Pobalcholaiste Cu Chulainn - 76195U | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda (Phases 2-4) | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Drogheda and Dundalk Water Supply Schemes | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Uisce Éireann |
| Ardee Castle | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Louth County Council |
| Ardee Regeneration | 4. Implementation | – | Louth County Council |
| Carlingford Flood Relief Scheme | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Louth County Council |
| Drogheda and Baltray Flood Relief Scheme | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Louth County Council |
| Dundalk Flood Relief Scheme | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Louth County Council |
| Ardee bypass | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Transport |
| Mount Avenue, Dundalk, Co Louth | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Castleguard, Ardee, Co. Louth | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Ravel Ardee Road, Dunleer | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Living in Carlingford-Visiting in Carlingford. A strategy for sustainable tourism in Carlingford | 4. Implementation | – | Louth County Council |
| St. Joseph's Hospital, Ardee | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Health |
| St. Oliver Plunkett Hospital, Dundalk | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| St Mary's Hospital, Drogheda | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Racecourse Meadows, Dundalk, Co. Louth - | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Cathedral View, Ramparts, Dundalk, Co. Louth | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| The Kitchen Garden, Desmesne Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Newtown, Marsh Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Clonmore Close, Ardee, Co. Louth | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Halliday Mills, Quay Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Newfoundwell Road, Drogheda, Co Louth | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Donore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Tullybrook, Drogheda, Co. Louth | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Omeath Village Regeneration Strategy: Phase 1: Omeath Placemaking Strategy | 4. Implementation | – | Louth County Council |
| Scoil Ui Mhuiri, Barn Road, Dunleer, Co. Louth - 71780G | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Long Walk Quarter Dundalk | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Louth County Council |
| Westgate Vision Drogheda | 4. Implementation | – | Louth County Council |
| St. Nicholas Quarter Backlands and Regeneration | 4. Implementation | – | Louth County Council |
| Bush Post Primary, Dundalk, Co. Louth - 71750U | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Education |
| Dundalk Institute of Technology North and South Blocks | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science |
| Dundalk Bay to Carlingford Lough | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| Ballymakenny East | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital | 3. Post – Tender - Final Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Advanced Manufacturing and Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) - Dundalk | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science |
| Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT) National Centre for Craft Apprenticeship Provision (TSSPF) | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science |
| Boice Court (Phase 2), Drogheda | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Lands at Lower Point Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Lands at Dunleer, Co. Louth | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Lands at Ballymakenny West, Ballymakenny Road, Drogheda | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Mullavalley, Louth Village, Co Louth | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda POLL extension (10-bed) | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda OPD Replacement | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Health |
| St. Mary’s College, Dundalk 63890R | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| St. Nicholas Quarter Backlands and Regeneration - Phase 1 - Regeneration of the Public Realm | 4. Implementation | – | Louth County Council |
| St. Nicholas Quarter Backlands and Regeneration - Phase 2 - Backlands | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Louth County Council |
| Gullion Avenue, Gullion Park, Finnabair, Dundalk, Co Louth | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
Keep exploring
Sources: Uisce Éireann capacity registers; ESB Networks capacity heatmap; National Planning Application Database; DHLGH commencement notices; NDP construction pipeline. Registers are indicative, not connection offers.