Proposed Development
to demolish existing single storey dwelling house and outbuilding, construct 3 no terraced two storey town houses facing onto Connaught St, connect to all services including all associated site development works on site located between Connaught St and Church View,
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Application received
13 Feb 2026
Decision due
9 Apr 2026
Decision: REFUSED
9 Apr 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Connaught St. , Athboy , Co. Meath
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Meath County Council
- Site Area
- 0.558 ha
- Floor Area
- 210 sq m
- Residential Units
- 3
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 13 February 2026
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- REFUSED
- Decision Date
- 9 April 2026
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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the conversion of the house into two apartments, the refurbishment of the house and a single storey rear extension, the sub-division of the site, connection to services and all associated site works. The house is a Protected Structure and is situated within the Athboy Architectural Conservation Area. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Connaught Street , Townparks , Athboy Co. Meath
the construction of six single storey dwellings (two semi-detached and one terrace of four) the upgrade and relocation of the existing site entrance, sub-division of the site, connection to services and all associated site works. The site is within the curtilage of a protected structure and is situated within the Athboy Architectural Conservation Area. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Church View Road , Townparks , Athboy Co. Meath
(a) The demolition of 3 No. existing two storey buildings and associated outbuildings. (b) Construction of 2 No. semi-detached two storey buildings along Main Street, Building Type A consists of 1 no. ground floor retail unit (360.3m2) and 1 no. 2 bedroom apartment at first floor level (65.3m2). Building Type B consists of Restaurant/Cafe at ground floor level with associated office and storage at first floor level (275.1m2). (c) Construction of 4 No. detached two storey buildings to the rear of Main Street. Building Type C consists of 1 no. retail unit at ground (123.0m2) and 1 no. office unit at 1st floor level (130.6m2). Building Type D of 1 no. retail unit at ground floor (114.0m2) and 1 no. office unit at 1st floor (121.4m2). Building Type E consists of 1 no. ground floor retail unit with associated office/storage at first floor level (133.5m2). Building Type F consists of 1 no. retail unit at ground floor (123.0m2) and 1 no. office unit at 1st floor(130.6m2) (d) provide selected shop fronts and signage to each unit. (e) form connections to existing mains foul and surface water sewers and watermain. (f)form new pedestrian only access from Main Street and amenity area to service all proposed units. (g)with all associated site works.
Main Street , Athboy , Co Meath
(a) The demolition of 3 No. existing two storey buildings and associated outbuildings. (b) Construction of 2 No. semi-detached two storey buildings along Main Street, Building Type A consists of 1 no. ground floor retail unit (360.3m2) and 1 no. 2 bedroom apartment at first floor level (65.3m2). Building Type B consists of Restaurant/Cafe at ground floor level with associated office and storage at first floor level (275.1m2). (c) Construction of 4 No. detached two storey buildings to the rear of Main Street. Building Type C consists of 1 no. retail unit at ground (123.0m2) and 1 no. office unit at 1st floor level (130.6m2). Building Type D consists of 1 no. retail unit at ground floor (114.0m2) and 1 no. office unit at 1st floor (121.4m2). Building Type E consists of 1 no. ground floor retail unit with associated office/storage at first floor level (133.5m2). Building Type F consists of 1 no. retail unit at ground floor (123.0m2) and 1 no. office unit at 1st floor(130.6m2) (d) provide selected shop fronts and signage to each unit. (e) form connections to existing mains foul and surface water sewers and watermain. (f) form new pedestrian only access from Main Street and civic/amenity area to service all proposed units. (g)with all associated site works
Main Street , Athboy , Co Meath
full permission for a development consisting of a mixed commercial/residential development including : Demolition of rear stores & toilet block. : A change of use of the existing ground floor public house to a book makers office. : A change of use of the existing first floor area of the public house (function room) to a 2 bed apartment. : Existing connection to public sewers and watermains; with all associated site development woks including a bin storage area, bicycle parking and boundary treatments. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Formerly Alfie's Bar , Main Street , Athboy Co. Meath C15 W586
alterations to a previously granted planning application reference number 21/1284 (a development consisting of a mixed commercial/residential development including: demolition of rear stores & toilet block. A change of use of the existing ground floor public house to a book makers office. A change of use of the existing first floor area of the public house (function room) to a 2 bed apartment. Existing connection to public sewers and watermains with all associated site development works including a bin storage area, bicycle parking and boundary treatments. The alterations to include: alterations to the as granted first floor apartment and associated private open space, re-use of the exiting rear stores and toilet block originally proposed for demolition, alterations to the as granted ground floor plan, rear and side elevations including the provision of a new pitched roof to the existing rear flat roof area, new signage with all associated site development works including a bin storage area, bicycle parking
Formerly Alfie's Bar , Main Street , Athboy Co Meath C15 W586
a change of use from retail use with ancillary off licence use
Connaught Street , Athboy , Co. Metah
the development will consist of: a change of use in existing building from restaurant to pastoral center, and from shop to Parish Office with alterations to internal layouts; alterations to elevations; alterations to external terraced area at 1st floor; formation of ope in existing boundary wall shared with St. James' Church (a protected structure) and installation of gateway in place; creation of pathway on lawn within church grounds; all associated site works
O' Growney Street , Athboy , Co. Meath
to demolish 1 no. former 'TABU' nightclub building and erect 9 no. units in a terraced block to be used as ancillary accommodation to the Darnley Lodge Hotel, the application includes alterations to site layout, upgrade of entrance way, connection to all existing services, carparking, EV Carparking spaces, landscaping, Bicycle shelter and all ancillary works at TABU. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority in connection with the application
TABU , Main Street , Athboy Co. Meath
the proposed development will consist of; (a) demolish existing rear extension to dwelling and demolish existing outbuilding; (b) extend existing dwelling house to rear, alter front elevation and sub-divide into 2 no. two bedroom apartments; (c) extend existing commercial premises to rear and to first floor level, alter front elevation, change use from commercial to residential and sub-divide into 2 no. two bedroom apartments; (d) provide additional car parking to rear (2 no. spaces); (e) carry out all associates site works. Significant Further Information/Revised plans submitted on this application.
Connaught Street , Athboy , Co. Meath
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