De-zoned Louth site subject of application for 502 houses by Glenveagh Homes
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Glenveagh Homes intends to submit a fresh application to build 502 homes on a site outside Dundalk that has recently been de-zoned by Louth County Council.
A site notice confirming the Large Scale Residential (LRD) application was erected last week, outlining the company's intention to apply for a seven-year permission for 276 three-bed homes, 147 two bed houses, 40 one-bed maisonettes, 38 four-bed semi-detached homes and 1 three-bed bungalow.
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