Frequently Raised Issues

Local planning permission

If you're considering planning permission to build a house in a rural area, you need to consider a number of important matters:

Have a pre-planning meeting with Louth County Council to advise if you're eligible

Confirm you're eligible for local needs criteria and you have an economic and social need for a rural home

Check if there was any previous applications on that site that may have been refused 

Confirm a site for sale has a "Subject to planning permission" clause in case you don't get permission

I am happy to assist with requests for pre-planning meetings or local needs letters

 

Requests to fill potholes or resurface roads

Primary and secondary roads are resurfaced by Louth County Council. If you wish to get in touch with me, please include your eircode. 

 

LIS/CIS schemes for lanes

Tertiary roads and lanes will only be resurfaced via a scheme where local residents must contribute. The Local Improvement Scheme is agricultural lanes and the Community Involvement Scheme is for tertiary roads. The Council have application periods for both these schemes. They are usually open for a few weeks per year.  

 

 

Insulation grants

All insulation grants are provided via the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. 

Please see full extent of grants available https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/insulation-grants/

 

Housing adaption grants

The Council provide grants for Housing adaption for people with a disability or older person e.g. a ramp, grab rails, a stair lift, an extension for a person with a disability. The Council also provide grants for housing aid for older people e.g. for replacing doors and windows, replacing central heating or upgrading electrical wiring.