The site at the entrance to Knockshee, which is earmarked for a new 42 bed residential care home
An Bord Pleanala have upheld Louth County Council’s decision to grant planning permission to Frank Holmes to construct a 42 bed residential care home at Knockshee on the Old Golf Links Road in Blackrock.
Mr Holmes initially put forward his plans for the 2,310sqm care home in October 2012 with the local authority giving it the go ahead 12 months later subject to a range of conditions.
However, an appeal against their decision was lodged by Maria Ward of Dromena Road, Castlebellingham.
However, An Bord Pleanala said in their determination that “the proposed development would not seriously injure the amenities of the area or of property in the vicinity, would not be prejudicial to public health and would be acceptable in terms of traffic safety and convenience.”
That means that the project can now proceed.
Knockshee is a new residential development, opposite Felda, where new homes can still be purchased.
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