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The Compound Ashbourne Business Park , Cookstown Ballybin Road Ashbourne , Co. Meath

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Planning application 2661299

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

We Niaron Limited intend to apply for permission for retention of development at The Compound, Ashbourne Business Park, Cookstown, Ballybin Road, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The development consists of an existing builder's storage yard (c. 5514 Sq M) used for the storage of building materials, plant, machinery & storage containers. Permission for retention is also sought for existing perimeter fencing, entrance gates and all associated site works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Oct 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    16 Dec 2026

Application Details

Location
The Compound Ashbourne Business Park , Cookstown Ballybin Road Ashbourne , Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
0.551 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
22 October 2026
Status
PRE_VALIDATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
16 December 2026

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2661237N/A7 Oct 2026

indefinite retention of an existing builder's storage yard (c. 5514 Sq M) used for the storage of building materials, plant, machinery & storage containers. Permission is also sought for the retention of the perimeter fencing, entrance gates and all associated site works

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AA201382N/A30 Sept 2020

retention planning permission for change of use from light industrial to Fitness Gymnasium with internal modifications and associated site works

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AA201525CONDITIONAL21 Oct 2020

retention planning permission for change of use from light industrial to Fitness Gymnasium with internal modifications and associated site works

Unit 20d Ashbourne Business Centre , Ballybin Road , Ashbourne Co. Meath

81m
22785CONDITIONAL14 Jun 2022

planning permission to erect 430.00 m2 or 111.20 kWp of photovoltaic panels on the roof of our existing commercial building, with all associated site works

Unit 21 Ashbourne Business Centre , Ballybin Road , Ashbourne Co. Meath A84 WV52

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AA200889CONDITIONAL9 Jul 2020

1) Construction of a 655m2 extension to the southern side of the existing commercial building, (2) Construction of a 560m2 first floor mezzanine within the building and (3) All associated site works

Unit 21 Ashbourne Business Centre , Ballybin Road , Ashbourne Co. Meath

202m
AA181174CONDITIONAL8 Oct 2018

changes to previously granted planning permission (ref. AA/170368) to provide for 72. no photovoltaics panels to the south east roof totaling 110sq. There are no other changes proposed to previously approved planning

Colaiste De Lacy Ashbourne Education Campus , Killegland , Ashbourne Co. Meath

202m
2460514CONDITIONAL10 Jul 2024

the development will consist of the construction of phase 2 extensions to the existing school to increase capacity from 450 to 1,000 pupils. The proposed extensions include: a 2-storey east block comprising of PE hall, gym, changing facilities, 4 specialist classrooms, 3 general classrooms, and office with sanitary and ancillary accommodation. A 2-storey west block comprising of 17 general classrooms, 4 specialist classrooms, Library, offices, Staff Room, pedestrian link with sanitary and ancillary accommodation. Existing internal renovations to coincide with the new extension to provide 1 general classroom, 1 specialist classroom and pedestrian link circulation. 23m2 Singe storey extension to the existing Boiler plant room. Total floor area of phase 2 extension C. 5045m2 Proposed site works to include the construction of new 25m2 standalone ESB sub-station, 115m x 80m grass pitch, the removal of 3 no. existing ball courts to be replaced with hard play area, 4 no. basketball courts, 48m2 external compound for Heat Pumps & Gas tank, bicycle stand for 138 bicycles, 37 no. car park spaces together with boundary treatment, ancillary infrastructure works and landscaping.

Coláiste De Lacy Ashbourne Education Campus , Ballybin , Ashbourne Co. Meath.

223m
22330REFUSED16 Mar 2022

EXTENSION OF DURATION ON PLANNING REF AA170368: the development will consist of the construction of phase 2 extensions to the existing school to increase capacity from 450 to 1,000 pupils. The proposed extensions include: a 2 storey east block comprising of PE hall, gym, changing facilities, 4 specialist classrooms, 3 general classrooms, and office with sanitary and ancillary accommodation. A 2 storey west block comprising of 17 general classrooms, 4 specialist classrooms, library, offices, staff room, pedestrian link with sanitary and ancillary accommodation. Existing internal renovations to coincide with the new extension to provide 1 general classroom, 1 specialist classroom and pedestrian link cirulation. Total floor area of phase 2 extension C.5045m2 Proposed site works to include the construction of new 115m x 80m grass pitch the removal of 3 no. existing ball courts to be replaced with hard play area, 6 no. basketball courts, 1 bicycle stand, 37 no. car park spaces together with boundary treatment, ancillary infrastructure works and landscaping

Colaiste De Lacy , Ashbourne Education Campus , Killegland Ashbourne Co. Meath

229m
23546CONDITIONAL24 May 2023

to erect a single storey rear extension measuring 40.5m.sq & in addition an attic conversion to habitable space with 4 panel rear dormer

5 Johnswood Drive , Killegland , Ashbourne Co Meath A84 WE26

232m
AA170368CONDITIONAL7 Apr 2017

the development will consist of the construction of phase 2 extensions to the existing school to increase capacity from 450 to 1,000 pupils. The proposed extensions include: a 2 storey east block comprising of PE hall, gym, changing facilities, 4 specialist classrooms, 3 general classrooms, and office with sanitary and ancillary accommodation. A 2 storey west block comprising of 17 general classrooms, 4 specialist classrooms, library, offices, staff room, pedestrian link with sanitary and ancillary accommodation. Existing internal renovations to coincide with the new extension to provide 1 general classroom, 1 specialist classroom and pedestrian link cirulation. Total floor area of phase 2 extension C.5045m2 Proposed site works to include the construction of new 115m x 80m grass pitch the removal of 3 no. existing ball courts to be replaced with hard play area, 6 no. basketball courts, 1 bicycle stand, 37 no. car park spaces together with boundary treatment, ancillary infrastructure works and landscaping

Colaiste De Lacy , Ashbourne Education Campus Killegland , Ashbourne Co. Meath

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