Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedCommercialDecided 6 September 2022

Balfeddock, Slane, Co. Meath

Demolition of an agricultural barn and construction of 15 short-stay self-catering holiday units in Slane.

211965 · Meath County Council · Lodged 8 October 2021

Reference
211965
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
8 October 2021
Residential units
1
Floor area
335.7 m²

Summary

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The development consists of the demolition of an existing agricultural barn. In its place, 15 short-stay self-catering accommodation units will be built across four single-storey blocks, including a new access road and a proprietary wastewater treatment system.

Commercialtourismaccommodationdemolition
Storey
1

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of: a) demolition of existing agricultural barn; b) construction of 15 number short stay self-catering accommodation units contained within 4 number single-storey blocks together with new access road; c) installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter area; d) all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RA - Rural AreaRU
Rural Area

National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

Objective set by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Built & sold

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 16 July 2025.

Notified floor area: 95

2 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

Timeline

  1. Application received8 October 2021
  2. Further information requested2 December 2021
  3. Further information received29 July 2022
  4. Decision due8 September 2022
  5. Decision issued6 September 2022
  6. Grant issued18 October 2022
  7. Permission expiry17 October 2027

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