Plans for apartments at iconic Market Square building in Dundalk approved
Louth County Council has given the go ahead for apartments at the former Ulster Bank at the Market Square in Dundalk
Louth County Council has granted planning permission to redevelop the former Ulster Bank at the Market Square in Dundalk.
Peadar Ó Siail applied in April of this year for planning permission for the change of use at first and second floor levels of 100 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, from bank/financial institution to residential.
The planned residential development comprises six one-bed apartments, with three on each floor. The planning application also provides for the replacement of a window with a new door to Clanbrassil Street, and all other site associated development works.
Louth County Council granted planning permission for the development on 12 June, subject to 12 planning conditions.
100 Clanbrassil Street in Dundalk is a protected structure. In Louth County Council's Record of Protected Structures, it describes the building as a "Corner-sited attached three-bay three-storey red brick and stone bank, built c. 1890. Extended to west".
In its appraisal of the building, it says that "this fine building forms a landmark within the town. Designed by Vincent Craig, the contrasting use of red brick and sandstone with granite makes for an appealing structure."