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Mercy Convent , Emmet Street , Townparks South Trim Co.Meath C15 WD62

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460076

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

the development will consist of the change of use from residential convent to tourism accommodation in ten apartment suites, removal of modern toilet and bathroom block, reconfiguration, refurbishments, repairs and alterations to the internal layout. The ten apartment suites will be available for short term let, which will include, at times, letting out the convent as a whole, including the chapel. The development will include new storage areas, bike store and plant room in existing sheds, new canopy to the rear entrance, changes to the elevations, changes to the site layout, connection to all public services and all associated site works. The Convent is a protected structure, ref: 91275, and is located within the Trim historical architectural conservation area and the Trim zone of archaeological potential. Trees to be protected are located within the convent site

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    2 Feb 2024

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    27 Mar 2024

  3. Decision due

    28 Mar 2024

  4. Appeal submitted

    22 Apr 2024

  5. Appeal decided: MODIFIED

    13 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
Mercy Convent , Emmet Street , Townparks South Trim Co.Meath C15 WD62
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
0.453 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
2 February 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
27 March 2024
Permission Expires
12 January 2031

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-319567-24
Decision
MODIFIED
Submitted
22 April 2024
Decided
13 January 2026

Location

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