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2660481

CONDITIONAL

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

a Large-Scale Residential Development - Apply for Permission for a period of 8 Years for a Large-Scale Residential Development at a site (c. 7.93 Ha) bounded generally by Station Road (L2228) to the south, Dunboyne Train Station and the Iarnród Éireann rail line to the west, greenfield lands to the north and east on lands in the townland of Dunboyne, Dunboyne, County Meath. The development comprises 314 no. residential units consisting of 234 no. houses, 2 to 3 storeys in height, comprising of 3 no. 2-bed houses, 167 no. 3-bed houses, 64no. 4-bed houses and 4no. apartment blocks, 1 to 5 storeys in height, accommodating 80 no. apartments comprising, 17no. 1-bed apartments, 63no. 2-bed apartments with balconies/terraces; a childcare facility (c. 396.3 sqm) at ground floor of apartment Block D. Vehicular access from Station Road (L2228) is to be provided by the Dunboyne Eastern Distributor Road as previously permitted under MCC Reg. Ref. 24/60709. All ancillary site development and landscape works, including new internal access roads, footpaths, lighting, public open space (1.74 Ha), 486no. car parking spaces, 489 no. bicycle parking spaces, communal open space, ESB sub-stations, bin storage and boundary treatments. The proposed development seeks amendments to approximately 7.93Ha of an already permitted residential development under MCC Ref. 24/60709 on an overall site of 21.9Ha, so as now to provide 865 units overall and includes adjustments to phasing and represents an increase of 55 additional units, overall.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Apr 2026

  2. Decision due

    18 Jun 2026

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    18 Jun 2026

  4. Grant issued

    6 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Lands within the townland of Dunboyne , Dunboyne , Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
7.93 ha
Floor Area
40960 sq m
Residential Units
314

Timeline

Registration Date
24 April 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
18 June 2026
Grant Date
6 August 2026
Permission Expires
5 August 2034

Location

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2660412N/A15 Apr 2026

Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development - Apply for Permission for a period of 8 Years for a Large-Scale Residential Development at this site (c. 7.93 Ha) bounded generally by Station Road (L2228) to the south, Dunboyne Train Station and the Iarnród Éireann rail line to the west, greenfield lands to the north and east on lands in in the townland of Dunboyne, Dunboyne, County Meath. The development comprises 314 no. residential units consisting of 234 no. houses, 2 to 3 storeys in height, comprising of 3 no. 2-bed houses, 167 no. 3-bed houses, 64no. 4-bed houses and 4no. apartment blocks, 1 to 5 storeys in height, accommodating 80 no. apartments comprising, 17no. 1-bed apartments, 63no. 2-bed apartments with balconies/terraces; a childcare facility (c. 396.3 sqm) at ground floor of apartment Block D. Vehicular access from Station Road (L2228) is to be provided by the Dunboyne Eastern Distributor Road as previously permitted under MCC Reg. Ref. 24/60709. All ancillary site development and landscape works, including new internal access roads, footpaths, lighting, public open space (1.74 HA), 486no. car parking spaces, 489 no. bicycle parking spaces, communal open space, ESB sub-stations, bin storage and boundary treatments. The proposed development seeks amendments to approximately 7.93Ha of an already permitted residential development under MCC Ref. 24/60709 on an overall site of 21.9Ha, so as now to provide 865 units overall and includes adjustments to phasing and represents an increase of 55 additional units, overall. The Planning Application may be inspected online at the following website: www.StationRoadDunboyne.com

Lands within the townland of Dunboyne , Dunboyne , Co. Meath

108m
2460709CONDITIONAL6 Sept 2024

a 10 year Planning Permission of a Large-Scale Residential Development on a site of approx 21.9 ha in total and 15.74 ha net developable area respectively, at Lands at Station Road (L2228) and Old Navan Road (R147), Dunboyne, Co. Meath in the townlands of Dunboyne, Clonee, Castle Farm and Loughsallagh. The principle application site is generally bounded by Station Road (L2228) to the south, Dunboyne Train Station and the Iarnród Éireann rail line to the West, a cluster of detached houses to the south east, greenfield lands to north and east. The application includes also modifications to 2 no. roundabouts on the Old Navan Road, (R147). Development comprises: - a) Construction of 853 no. residential units as follows: 1) 398 no. Apartment Units in 3 no. 1-6 storey blocks (A-C) consisting of 121 no. 1-bedroom apartments; 258 no. 2-bedroom apartments; and 19 no. 3-bedroom apartments. All apartment units will be provided with private open space areas in the form of balconies/terraces. 2) 112 no. Duplex Units in 6 no. 2-4 storey blocks (D-H) consisting of 60 no. 2-bedroom units, 52 no. 3-bedroom units. All duplex units will be provided with private open space areas in the form of balconies/terraces. 3) 343 no. 1-3 storey houses consisting of 4 no. 2-bedroom units, 308 no. 3-bedroom units, 31 no. 4-bedroom units. ....TBC

Station Road (L2228) and Old Navan Road (R147) , Dunboyne Co. Meath , townlands of Dunboyne Clonee Castle Farm and Loughsallagh

161m
2660489N/A28 Apr 2026

For the construction of a first floor extension (c. 25.8msq.) to the side of the existing two storey detached dwelling along with all other associated ancillary site development works at 8 Elton Drive, Millfarm, Dunboyne, Co. Meath.

8 Elton Drive Millfarm , Dunboyne , Co. Meath

161m
2660557CONDITIONAL11 May 2026

the construction of a first floor extension (c. 25.8msq.) to the side of the existing two storey detached dwelling along with all other associated ancillary site development works

8 Elton Drive Millfarm , Dunboyne , Co. Meath

169m
2360128CONDITIONAL1 Jul 2023

for the construction of a first floor extension to the side (c.20.6m.sq) of the existing dwelling along with all other ancillary site development works at 11 Elton Court, Millfarm, Dunboyne, Co. Meath

11 Elton Court Millfarm Dunboyne Co. Meath , Dunboyne , Co. Meath A86 DK79

204m
2660353N/A30 Mar 2026

full planning permission for the change of use from existing disused public ticket hall, ticket office and staff facilities, to private offices, meeting rooms and staff facilities, to existing Dunboyne station building.

Dunboyne Train Station , Larchfield Dunboyne , Co. Meath

204m
2660547CONDITIONAL7 May 2026

for the change of use from existing disused public ticket hall, ticket office and staff facilities, to private offices, meeting rooms and staff facilities, to existing Dunboyne station building.

Dunboyne Train Station , Larchfield Dunboyne , Co. Meath

266m
2460063CONDITIONAL29 Jan 2024

the proposed road development comprises of: • Construction of a new carriageway (c.1.46km) between Navan Road and Station Road (L2228); • Construction of a carriageway featuring 1 no. 3-3.5m wide lane of traffic in each direction; • A proposed design speed of 50 km/h; Provision of 2m wide cycle lanes on both sides of the corridor; • Provision of 2m wide footpaths on both sides of the corridor; • 3m landscaped verges to provide a buffer between the proposed cycle facilities and vehicular traffic. These verges could be converted into a potential bus lane in the future; • Construction of a new bridge over the existing railway line including embankments, bridge length c 22.5 m without embankments, height of a bridge underpass c 5.5 m; • Provision of 11 no. new priority junctions off the Eastern Distributor Road to provide a new access to Dunboyne Rail Station, to serve future residential development lands and lands zoned as 'G1- Community Infrastructure' to the east of the subject site. These junctions will be provided as raised tables to ensure priority for pedestrians and cyclists; • Provision of a new signal-controlled junction including a right turn lane off Navan Road in continuation of Dunboyne Business Park Road at the northern end of the proposed distributor road; • Provision of a new signal-controlled junction including turning lanes off Station Road aligned opposite to an already constructed segment of a distributor road (entrance to Castle Farm Residential Development); • Removal of the existing train station car park entrance road from Station Road and its replacement with a new access road off the proposed distributor road. It will also include ancillary works: • Drainage works; • Public lighting; • Traffic signals; • Road marking and signage; • Associated landscaping works; • Miscellaneous ancillary works above and below ground level including soil stabilisation works. Temporary areas necessary for construction phase include: • Provision of 2no. temporary construction compounds necessary for construction phase; • Provision of 2no. temporary storage areas for excavated spoil material with maximum capacities of c.25,000m3 and c.8,000m3; • 5m buffer area at identified locations along the proposed development. This planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Lands at Station Road Pace Line Bracetown , Townlands: Dunboyne Castlefarm , Co. Meath

275m
2561340CONDITIONAL6 Dec 2025

for the construction of a first floor extension (c. 11.1msq) to the front and side of the existing two storey dwelling along with all other associated ancillary site development works. Retention permission is also sought for the widening of the existing entrance piers

8 Silver Birches Millfarm , Dunboyne , Co. Meath

288m
22675CONDITIONAL24 May 2022

the proposed development will consist of (a) the construction of 8 no. two storey semi-detached houses with habitable attic accommodation, 2 no. two storey end-terrace houses with habitable attic accommodation, 2 no. two storey mid terrace houses, a three storey apartment building accommodating 9 no. apartments with communal access, a bicycle storage building and a bin storage area (b) provision of public open space, landscaping and public lighting; (c) provision of vehicular and pedestrian access via Elton Grove; (d) provision of pedestrian/cyclist access to Station Road including improvement works to existing public paths; (e) provision of a shared pedestrian/cyclist route to the boundary of the Western platform of Dunboyne Railway Station and (f) associated site works on site. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Station Road , Dunboyne , Co. Meath

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