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2561086

CONDITIONAL

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

the development will consist of modifications to the development permitted under Reg. Ref. 23/580 known as Rooske Gardens. It is proposed to change 1 no. permitted treatment/ consulting room in Block A to 1 no. 1 bedroom independent living unit (Type F, 50 sq. m.) and to change 1 no. permitted management suite in Block A to 1 no. 2 bedroom independent living unit (Type E, 73 sq. m.). No changes are proposed to the external elevations. All on a total site area of approx. 1.19ha. The proposed development is located within the curtilage of a protected structure (Dunboyne Castle). The development also includes bicycle parking, landscaping and all associated site development works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    9 Oct 2025

  2. Decision due

    3 Dec 2025

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    3 Dec 2025

  4. Grant issued

    23 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
Rooske Gardens The Heights , Dunboyne Castle Rooske Road , Dunboyne Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
1.19 ha
Floor Area
960 sq m
Residential Units
8

Timeline

Registration Date
9 October 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
3 December 2025
Grant Date
23 January 2026
Permission Expires
24 January 2029

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