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The Forge , Cooperhill Road , Calliaghstown Julianstwon Co. Meath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660352

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

(A) Retention and restoration of a 36.3sqm blacksmith’s forge for reuse as on-site storage, including preservation of original stone walls, reinstatement of the roof, window and door replacement. (B) Restoration of a blacksmith’s house including: 1. Restoration, refurbishment and integration of a blacksmith’s house, 43sqm existing ground floor and reinstatement of a 41sqm upper floor, reinstatement of the roof, structural reinforcements, window and door replacement, preservation of all stone walls and original chimney. (C) Redesign and construction of the previously granted new residential spaces: 1. A single storey main family house of 204.2 sqm. 2. A single storey granny flat of 69.5sqm (D) Revised location and design of previously granted vehicular access. (E) Revised location and design of a waste water treatment unit and polishing filter and all associated site works and landscaping to integrate the new structures within the surrounding landscape

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    28 Mar 2026

  2. Decision due

    22 May 2026

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    22 May 2026

  4. Grant issued

    3 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
The Forge , Cooperhill Road , Calliaghstown Julianstwon Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
0.377 ha
Floor Area
314.7 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
28 March 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
22 May 2026
Grant Date
3 July 2026
Permission Expires
2 July 2031

Location

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2460929N/A5 Nov 2024

the development will consist of: (A) Demolitions to include: 1. The demolition of a 36.3 sqm existing forge building. 2. Removal of internal and external walls to accommodate the proposed restoration and new construction works. (B) The construction of new residential spaces: 1. A 203.2 sqm main family house, consisting of a 107.4 sqm ground floor and a 95.8 sqm first floor. 2. A 79.9 sqm granny flat on the ground floor. (C) Restoration of the original blacksmith’s house: 1. Full restoration and refurbishment of the 45 sqm blacksmith’s house, including structural reinforcements, window replacement, and preservation of the stone walls. (D) All associated site works and landscaping to integrate the new structures with the surrounding landscape

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