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Downestown , Duleek , Co. Meath

N/A

Planning application 2661154

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

the development will consist of the following:

  1. 1.
    Construction of a new detached, storey-and-half, 5-bedroom dwelling.
  2. 2.
    Restoration of existing cottage for ancillary use to the proposed dwelling.
  3. 3.
    New vehicular entrance to site.
  4. 4.
    New proprietary wastewater treatment system & percolation area.
  5. 5.
    All associated site works
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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    17 Sept 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    11 Nov 2026

Application Details

Location
Downestown , Duleek , Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
0.36 ha
Floor Area
350.3 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
17 September 2026
Status
PRE_VALIDATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
11 November 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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47m
LB170548CONDITIONAL17 May 2017

the development will consist of the (i) construction of two storey detached dwelling house, (ii) construction of a single storey detached domestic garage, (iii) new vehicular entrance, (iv) waste water treatment system and (v) all associated site development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

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56m
LB180280CONDITIONAL22 Mar 2018

revisions to two storey house approved under reg. ref. LB170548. The revisions consist of : (i) Additional 11 sq. m. of floor area and (ii) Revised wastewater treatment system

Downstown , Duleek , Co. Meath

271m
LB170859CONDITIONAL24 Jul 2017

retention of existing single storey extension to rear of single storey dwellinghouse, retention of existing portico to front of dwellinghouse and retention of existing detached domestic garage/store to side of dwellinghouse

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288m
LB200079N/A27 Jan 2020

full planning permission for the following; (1) Demolition of the existing dwelling house (previous PL/Ref LB/190788 for the site) and all associated site works

Downestown , Duleek , Co. Meath

297m
LB190788CONDITIONAL17 Jun 2019

full planning permission for the following; (1) Construction of a new replacement detached dwelling house & carport together with a proprietary effluent treatment system (2) renovation of the existing dwelling house to accommodate a proposed domestic office/studio/storage area and (3) all associated site works

Downestown , Duleek , Co. Meath

298m
LB190666N/A27 May 2019

a new detached dwelling house together with a proprietary effluent treatment system and all associated site works

Downestown , Duleek , Co Meath

303m
LB200186CONDITIONAL18 Feb 2020

full planning permission for the following; (1) Demolition of the existing dwelling house (previous PL/Ref LB/190788 for the site) and all associated site works

Downestown , Duleek , Co. Meath

424m
22972CONDITIONAL22 Jul 2022

the development will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a solar PV energy development within a total site area of approximately 18.92ha, include solar PV panels ground mounted on steel support structures, IPP electrical control building and associated compound, electrical transformer/inverter station modules, battery storage modules, storage containers, CCTV cameras, access tracks, fencing and associated electrical cabling, ducting and ancillary infrastructure. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

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467m
LB181036CONDITIONAL7 Sept 2018

incorporating amendments to a portion of the previously approved medical/retirement complex, comprising Nursing Home, Primary Care and Day Care Centre and associated Assisted Living housing units under Reg. Ref. SA901916 (extended under Reg. Ref. LB/150550). The Proposed Development will consist of the following; (A) Amendments to the internal layout of the approved Nursing Home including new entrance layout, revisions to kitchen, dining areas/ancillary services, bedroom layout and staff facilities. (B) External elevational changes including the introduction of a new pitched roof. (C) Two storey addition to the north of the previously approved 47-bedroom Nursing Home resulting in an overall Nursing Home development of 120 single bedrooms (all with associated ensuite bathrooms) plus lounges, family rooms, assisted bathrooms and an enclosed landscaped courtyard, (D) Associated changes to car parking layouts serving the Nursing Home to provide 90 car parking spaces in total. (E) Associated revisions to the approved overall site development works and landscaping layout to suit the reconfigured approved Nursing Home and its proposed extension to the north. (F) The resultant relocation of the approved Primary Care Centre and Day Centre, ESB sub-station, revisions to layout of assisted living units in "Cluster 11" and omission of "Cluster 1 & part of Cluster 2" will be the subject of a separate future Planning Application. The total GFA of the proposed development including ancillary plant/services building is 5,334 Sq/m. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Downstown , Duleek , Co. Meath

469m
LB201542N/A23 Oct 2020

the development will consist of 64 no. housing units (16 no. 1 bed units, 18 no. 2 bed units, 26 no. 3 bed units and 4 no. 4 bed units). These units include 12 no. sheltered housing/assisted living units associated with the nursing home permitted under LB191719; and 4 no. live work units. The development will range in height from 1 to 3 storeys. The proposed development also includes a 154 sqm community building, 99 no. car parking spaces, landscaping, public open spaces, and all other associated development works. The proposed development will be accessed from Downstown Road to the south

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