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Parochial House , Headfort Place Townparks , Kells Co. Meath

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Planning application 2661302

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

development at this site, the parochial house, Headfort Place, Townparks, Kells, Co. Meath (A Protected Structure). The development will consist of demolition of a modern single storey office and modern boiler house annex to the west side, construction of a new plant room, new ramped access and alterations to the screen wall at the west side, construction of a new bay window to the south side, alterations to the roof and windows to the modern first floor annex to the west side, replacement of the modern roof to the front porch, minor alterations to the plan layout to improve kitchen/utility, bathroom & bedroom accommodation including renewal of modern kitchen & bathroom fittings, enhancement of fire safety and upgrading existing modern mechanical and electrical services throughout together with various associated internal & external repairs

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Oct 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    16 Dec 2026

Application Details

Location
Parochial House , Headfort Place Townparks , Kells Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
0.208 ha

Timeline

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

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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33m
24174UNCONDITIONAL19 Apr 2024

EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING APPLICATION REF NO: KA190037 - the development will consist of works to Kenlis House (a protected structure) to include; the demolition of a single storey lean-to extension abutting the gable and the partial demolition of a single storey extension to the rear. Internal alterations and upgrading of the existing house to include; removal of modern partitions, redecoration, reordering of layout and refurbishment works. Provision of a 54.5sqm single storey extension to the rear and east of the existing house with a 9sqm. external terrace at first floor level. All ancillary site and landscape works to front and rear garden. Works to Convent of Mercy (a protected structure) to include; alteration to the modern "in fill" screen from the flanking carriage arch. The removal of modern windows and doors to a single storey sheltered walkway and removal of modern brick infill walls to east of convent

Kenlis House , Kells , Co Meath

38m
KA190037CONDITIONAL18 Jan 2019

the development will consist of works to Kenlis House (a protected structure) to include; the demolition of a single storey lean-to extension abutting the gable and the partial demolition of a single storey extension to the rear. Internal alterations and upgrading of the existing house to include; removal of modern partitions, redecoration, reordering of layout and refurbishment works. Provision of a 54.5sqm single storey extension to the rear and east of the existing house with a 9sqm. external terrace at first floor level. All ancillary site and landscape works to front and rear garden. Works to Convent of Mercy (a protected structure) to include; alteration to the modern "in fill" screen from the flanking carriage arch. The removal of modern windows and doors to a single storey sheltered walkway and removal of modern brick infill walls to east of convent

Kenlis House & Convent Of Mercy , Headfort Place , Kells Co. Meath

56m
2560217CONDITIONAL5 Mar 2025

The development is located within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (LA RPS ID 90512, NIAH Reg. No. 14313019). The development will consist of the demolition of an existing single storey derelict storage building and the reconfiguration of the car parking layout, and all ancillary site development works.

Kenlis Place , Kells , Co. Meath

87m
KA191139CONDITIONAL30 Aug 2019

the removal of a section of metal fencing along the shared boundary between the public car park and the St. Vincent de Paul Hall grounds to be replaced with metal gates to provide for a vehicular entrance to the rear of the hall. Also to include for all ancillary site works

Kenlis Place , Kells , Co. Meath

93m
KA190702CONDITIONAL4 Jun 2019

demolition of HSE Dublin North East Building along with all associated site clearance works, and the construction of vehicular and pedestrian access to the Kells Backlands from the existing junction of John St., Slane Road R163, and Dublin Road R147 and associated junction upgrade. The proposed access forms an additional arm at the proposed signalised junction, with associated junction upgrade works including the provision of improved pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, rearrangement of on street parking and landscaping. The proposed development also includes amendments to part of the Kells Backlands mixed use town centre development to the south, permitted under An Bord Pleanála reg ref PL17.234285 ( Meath County Council Reg Ref:KT800014) to integrate the proposed access into the permitted internal roadways and infrastructure, including associated revisions to drainage infrastructure. The proposed development also incorporates the diversion and revised culverting of the Newrath Stream through the subject site to the existing outfall at Headfort Park; together with all associated drainage, landscaping and site development works. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement(NIS). Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Headfort Place , including the former HSE building , Junction of John St. Slane Road R163 and Dublin Road R147

93m
KA181579N/A21 Dec 2018

the provision of a ramped access, associated steps and quard rails on public footpath at front entrance to building which is a Protected Structure and to include for all ancillary site works

Kells Credit Union , Headfort Place Kells , Co. Meath

106m
KA170263CONDITIONAL14 Mar 2017

permission in an Architectural Conservation Area of Kells Town for the change of use of the former shop & office premises to residential use with modifications and addition of new fenestrations to rear facade and internal modifications

Kenlis Place , Kells , Co. Meath

107m
KA180008CONDITIONAL5 Jan 2018

the development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure I.D. No. KT017-060 and NIAH Reg. No. 1412011 listed under Appendix C, Record of Protected Structures of the Kells Development Plan 2013-2019. The development will consist of the removal of existing monopitch metal roof structure to Function Room entrance Foyer which also contains existing water storage tanks, to be replaced by an extension comprising two additional floors in a split-level layout to provide 10 no. guest bedrooms each with en-suite facilities. Also to replace existing water tanks with new to be contained on new roof design, to include for internal and external alterations to existing structure and for connections to public services and all ancillary site works

Headfort Arms Hotel , Headfort Place , Kells Co. Meath

109m
2660742REFUSED16 Jun 2026

The development will consist of the installation of 1no. digital screen at ground floor level along the front façade (south elevation). The screen will be located internally within the existing window display.

Bank of Ireland , Headfort Place , Townparks Kells

122m
2460152CONDITIONAL1 Mar 2024

I Vincent Duff, intend to apply for permission for development at the Headfort Arms Hotel, Headfort Place, Kells, Co. Meath. The development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure I.A RPS ID 90526 and NIAMH I.D. No. 14313011 listed under Appendix 6, Record of Protected Structures, Meath Development Plan 2021-2027. The development will consist of the removal of existing mono-pitch metal roof structure to function room entrance foyer which also contains existing water storage tanks, to be replaced with an extension comprising two additional floors in a split-level layout to provide 10 no. guest bedrooms each with en-suite facilities. Also, to replace existing water tanks with new to be contained on new roof design, to include for internal and external alterations to existing structure and for connections to public services and all ancillary site works.

Headfort Arms Hotel , Headfort Place , Kells

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