Francis St property in Dundalk with planning for 20 apartments goes on market

23 Francis Street in Dundalk has gone on the market, according to a listing on property website daft.ie this week, less than a month after planning permission was granted by An Coimisiún Pleanála (formerly An Bord Pleanála) for 20 apartments on lands at 23 and 24 Francis Street.

Nera Investments Ltd had applied to Louth County Council in November 2024, seeking the go ahead for a six-storey over basement mixed-use development, comprising the provision of a ground floor office and a retail unit, along with ten, one-bed apartments and ten, two-bed apartments. 

The planning application also provided for the demolition of the existing two-storey office and retail buildings on the site; and bin, bicycle and bulky goods storage along with storage and plant rooms at basement level.

Louth County Council refused planning permission for the development in August 2025, this decision was appealed however, with An Coimisiún Pleanála granting planning permission for the development on 30 March 2026, subject to 21 planning conditions.

23 Francis Street was listed on Daft.ie on 16 April as a commercial site, with a guide price of €250,000, by Sullivan Property Consultants. 

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The property is described as being "well situated along Francis St - a busy street that belongs to Dundalk's high street area.

"The property is also close to a pedestrian through-way to The Marshes Shopping Centre. Francis Street is recognised as one of Dundalk's leading business districts with a high number of professional solicitors and accountants located here, as well as being next to a host of amenities including bars, cafes and restaurants."

"Full Planning Permission has been granted for the redevelopment of 23 / 24 Francis Street. 6 Floors over Basement Level with Retail on Ground Floor and 20 Apartments over 5 Floors comprising 10 x 1 Bedroom Apartments and 10 x 2 Bed Apartments."