Work has started on the €55 million Strategic Housing Development (SHD) on Old Slane Road in Drogheda, Co Louth.
The development, spearheaded by Lagan Homes Ireland Ltd, promises 237 new homes – 86 of which are houses and 151 duplexes and apartments.
Houses will range from one to three storeys with offerings of detached, semi-detached and terraced/townhouses.
In regards to the apartments, they will be hosted in buildings ranging from one to five storeys tall with 19 one-beds, 98 two-beds, 99 three-beds and 21 four-beds.
An Bord Pleanála gave the stamp of approval in February 2022, subject to conditions.
Work has started on the €55 million Strategic Housing Development (SHD) on Old Slane Road in Drogheda, Co Louth. Credit: DWDS
Construction then commenced on November 27 with the erection of 1-7 and 14-30 Gort Mell, Old Slane Road, Drogheda Co Louth.
On December 11, work also began on 8-13 Gort Mell, Old Slane Road, Drogheda Co Louth.
A creche is also set to be built on the site, with the hopes of providing 65 spaces for children.
An undercroft car park will be installed for Apartment Block 5.
Residents will have the option to install photovoltaic/solar panels on the front/rear roof slopes of the buildings, depending on orientation.
The development, spearheaded by Lagan Homes Ireland Ltd, promises 237 new homes – 86 of which are houses and 151 duplexes and apartments. Credit: DWDS
In terms of public open spaces, developers hope to have c.9,240sqm of area for residents, excluding the Mell Stream and the motorway bugger area.
A footpath with public lighting will also be constructed from the northern boundary of the site all along to the southern side – providing pedestrian-only access to the M1 Retail Park.
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