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Lands to the north of the Enfield Relief Road (R148) , and to the west of New Road Johnstown , Enfield Co. Meath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560729

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

The proposed development will consist of amendments to permitted Duplex Block 6 that accommodates a Creche and 9 no. duplex units. The proposed amendments comprise the omission of 1 no. 2 bed duplex unit at ground floor to accommodate an increase in the floor space of the permitted Creche to increase capacity from 69 no. childcare spaces to 96 no. childcare spaces, minor alterations to the eastern and southern elevations, and all associated development and works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    11 Jul 2025

  2. Further information requested

    29 Aug 2025

  3. Further information received

    31 Oct 2025

  4. Decision due

    22 Dec 2025

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    22 Dec 2025

  6. Grant issued

    12 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
Lands to the north of the Enfield Relief Road (R148) , and to the west of New Road Johnstown , Enfield Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
0.127 ha
Floor Area
800 sq m
Residential Units
8

Timeline

Registration Date
11 July 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
22 December 2025
Grant Date
12 February 2026
Permission Expires
11 February 2031

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211449CONDITIONAL29 Jul 2021

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