Help us regenerate Westgate

Louth County Council

Update - December 2023

Louth County Council has now submitted a planning application for significant public realm regeneration works in the Westgate area of Drogheda.

Submissions or observations may be made to An Bord Pleanála between 20th Dec 2023 – 09th Feb 2024 in relation to:

  1. the implications of the proposed development for proper planning and sustainable development in the area concerned,
  2. the likely effects on the environment of the proposed development, and
  3. the likely significant effects of the proposed development on a European site, if carried out.

The planning application can be viewed at the following locations:

  • An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902.
  • County Hall, Millennium Centre, St Alphonsus Street, Dundalk, Co Louth
  • County Council Offices, Fair Street, Drogheda, Co Louth
  • The consultation portal of Louth County Council

Regeneration of Westgate, Drogheda

Louth County Council has launched an exciting project for the regeneration and development of the Westgate Vision Area in Drogheda. This project seeks to recover the streetscape and provide high quality public spaces that will transform Westgate and act as a catalyst for positive regeneration of the area in the broader town centre.

The project represents the first stage of the Westgate Vision, launched by Louth County Council in 2018, which is a targeted planning response aimed at channelling investment into this core area. A key objective of the project is to prepare an application for funding under the Urban Regeneration Development Fund. This current project stage is also funded under the same scheme.

Louth County Council would like to thank stakeholders and members of the community for taking part in our survey and joining our public information webinar. Our Design Team are preparing options using insights from your contributions and a final option will be presented to the public in the coming weeks.

Westgate Vision

Site Location Map


Consultation Survey Report

The initial consultation phase for the regenerations plans for Westgate has concluded. The initial consultation phase saw exceptional numbers complete the online survey, contributing their ideas and detailing their aspirations for Westgate. The report details the insights received during the initial consultation phase and how these will help shape the design proposals which will be out for public consultation later this year. A copy of the report is available for download via the link below.