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2660411

CONDITIONAL

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

extension to the existing manufacturing factory facility and all ancillary works (plan refs. KA101227; KA151329; 22/79 and 22/708. The proposed extension will cover a total footprint of 6,827.1 m2; consisting of a northern extension area of 4,996.6 m2 (internal area 4,804.8 m2 being 145.6 m long x 33 m wide) and a southern extension area of 1,830.5 m2 (internal area 1,675.2 m2 being 104.7 m long x 16 m wide) with the overall height of the factory extension areas being the same as the existing factory at c. 14 m above ground level

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Apr 2026

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    5 Jun 2026

  3. Decision due

    7 Jun 2026

  4. Grant issued

    16 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
The Murrens , Baltrasna Townland Oldcastle , Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
0.683 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
13 April 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
5 June 2026
Grant Date
16 July 2026
Permission Expires
31 August 2027

Location

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22708CONDITIONAL30 May 2022

the development will consist - Development within an application area of c. 7 hectares. - A proposed new precast concrete manufacturing factory facility (c. 5.280m2) and all ancillary works. The proposed new factory will form an extension to the northern side of the existing precast concrete manufacturing factory on site as permitted by plan refs. KA101227; KA151329 and 2279; will be c. 160m long x c.33m wide (internal dimensions); with the overall height of the factory extension being the same as the existing factory at c. 14m above ground level. - Erection of 2,650m2 of photovoltaic panels on the roof of the existing and proposed factory units with all associated site works. - Provision of concrete surfacing over yard, storage and access road areas (c. 1.88 hectares). - 2 no. external gantry cranes (referenced 3 & 4 on plans) to be located within the existing external storage area for the movement of finished products within the storage area and for the loading of delivery HGVs. The proposed cranes will be c. 22.5m wide and c. 11.8m high and will move along a fixed track c. 160m in length. Provision for extension of existing external gantry crane no. 2 by c. 42.5m. - Additional (3rd) storage silo associated with the existing concrete batching plant (p. ref. KA101227), with an overall height similar to the existing silos of c.27.3m. - Permission for replacement of the existing waste water treatment system (WWTS) to allow for increased capacity and relocation of the percolation area.

The Murrens , Baltrasna , Oldcastle Co. Meath

45m
211067REFUSED3 Jun 2021

the development will consist/consists of: Development within an application area of c, 6.6 hectares. Permission for a proposed new precast concrete manufacturing factory facility (c. 5,280m2) including an external hardstanding concrete yard area (c.2,545m2) and all ancillary works. The proposed new factory will form an extension to the northern side of the existing precast concrete manufacturing factory on site as permitted by plan refs. KA101227 and KA151329; will be c. 160m long x c.33m wide (internal dimensions); with the overall height of the factory extension being the same as the existing factory at c. 14m above ground level. Permission for 2 no. external gantry cranes (referenced 3 & 4 on plans) to be located within the existing external storage area for the movement of finished products within the storage area and for the loading of delivery HGVs. The proposed cranes will be c. 22.5m wide and c. 11.8m high and will move along a fixed track c. 160m in length. Provision for extension of existing external gantry crane no. 2 by c. 42.5m. Permission for an additional (3rd) storage silo associated with the existing concrete batching plant (p. ref. KA101227), with an overall height similar to the existing silos of c. 27.3m. Retention permission of the following items associate with plan refs. KA101227 and KA151329: Vehicle access ramp with retaining wall structure for access to the aggregate storage bins associated with the existing permitted concrete batching plant; Two-storey lean-to-structure with external staircase the southern side of the existing factory consisting of offices (2 no.), kitchenette, toilets (5 no.)/store/electrical power room and transformer room (c. 158m2); Precast factory floor area of c. 108m2 beyond the previously permitted factory area of c. 3,940m2; Stand-alone canteen/changing facility c. 127m2 (c. 18.4m long x c.6.9m wide) and c. 3.7m high. Retention permission of existing 2no. external gantry cranes (referenced 1 & 2 on plans) located to the west of the existing factory. The cranes are c. 22.5m wide and c. 11.8m high and move along a fixed track c. 160m in length. Retention permission of the existing waste water treatment system (WWTS) and associated percolation area, with replacement of the existing WWTS to allow for increased capacity and relocation of the percolation area. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

The Murrens , Baltrasna Townland , Oldcastle Co. Meath

163m
2279CONDITIONAL25 Jan 2022

retention of amendment of previously permitted development associated with plan refs. KA101227 and KA151329 including the following items: Vehicle access ramp with retaining wall structure for access to the aggregate storage bins associated with the existing permitted concrete batching plant. Two-storey lean-to structure with external staircase to the southern side of the existing factory consisting of offices (2 no.), kitchenette, toilets (5 no.), store, electrical power room and transformer room (c. 158m2). Precast factory floor area of c. 108 m2 beyond the previously permitted factory area of c. 3,940 m2. Stand-alone canteen, changing facility c. 127 m2 (c. 18.4m long x c. 6.9m wide) and c. 3.7m high. Existing waste water treatment system (WWTS) and associated percolation area. Retention of existing 2 no. external gantry cranes (referenced 1 & 2 on plans) located to the west of the existing factory. The cranes are c. 22.5m wide and c. 11.8m high and move along a fixed trace c. 160m in length

The Murrens , Baltrasna Townland , Oldcastle Co Meath

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176143CONDITIONAL9 May 2017

to erect a single storey dwelling house, domestic garage and to install a waste water treatment system with percolation area

Tonashammer , Castlepollard , Co Westmeath

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212317CONDITIONAL10 Dec 2021

the development will consist of the following: (1) To construct a part two-storied, part single storied dwelling house and a detached domestic garage (2) To install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area (3) To close up existing field gate and to make a new entrance onto the road (4) And all ancillary site development works

Baltrasna , Oldcastle , Co. Meath

1.1km
KA201391REFUSED2 Oct 2020

the development will consist of (a) construction of a storey and a half type dwelling & detached domestic garage/store, (b) installation of effluent treatment system and percolation area (c) making a new entrance onto public road. The proposed entrance will be a shared entrance which will also serve two adjoining sites which are the subject of a seperate planning application & (d) all associated site development works

Baltrasna , Oldcastle , Co Meath

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196126CONDITIONAL15 May 2019

construction of a single and storey and a half type extension to rear of existing single storey dwelling to include internal modifications to existing dwelling, decommission existing septic tank and construct new sewerage treatment unit and percolation area and complete all ancillary site works

Tonashammer , Ballymanus , Castlepollard

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KA201392REFUSED2 Oct 2020

the development will consist of (a) construction of a storey and a half type dwelling & detached domestic garage/store, (b) installation of effluent treatment system and percolation area, (c) making a new entrance onto public road. The proposed entrance will be a shared entrance which will also serve two adjoining sites which are the subject of a seperate planning application & (d) all associated site development works

Baltrasna , Oldcastle , Co Meath

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KA201393REFUSED2 Oct 2020

the development will consist of (a) construction of a storey and a half type dwelling & detached domestic garage/store, (b) installation of effluent treatment system and percolation area (c) making a new entrance onto public road. The proposed entrance will be a shared entrance which will also serve two adjoining sites which are the subject of a seperate planning applicatioin & (d) all associated site development works

Baltrasna , Oldcastle , Co Meath

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176088CONDITIONAL22 Mar 2017

existing domestic garage and permission to make alterations and amendments to the garage, including lowering of ridge height and placing of a roller shutter door to front, creating a single storey domestic garage (previous ref 16/6257) and all ancillary site works.

Tonashammer , Castlepollard , Co.Westmeath

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