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2561367

REFUSED

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

the development to be retained comprises the refurbishment and extension of Drewstown Cottage including single storey ground floor extensions to the front West and rear East of the cottage, removal of the existing roof to facilitate the construction of new first floor dormer accommodation, and replacement of removed roof with a new roof over new first floor. All repairs, alterations and ancillary site works to be retained. The cottage is located within the curtilage of Drewstown House, a protected structure in the Meath County Development Plan

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    15 Dec 2025

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    16 Feb 2026

  3. Decision due

    17 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
Drewstown Cottage Drewstown House , Fordstown Navan , Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
0.206 ha
Floor Area
87.08 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
15 December 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
16 February 2026

Location

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