GrantedRetentionDecided 25 February 2022

Lilac Cottage, Derrockstown, Dunshaughlin Co. Meath

Retention of restoration and refurbishment works to a vernacular cottage in Dunshaughlin.

211989 · Meath County Council · Lodged 13 October 2021

Reference: 211989
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 13 October 2021
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 53 m²

Summary

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This application seeks retention permission for the restoration and refurbishment of a disused, original vernacular cottage. Works include replacing the roof, external doors, and windows, full internal refurbishment, and upgrading the on-site wastewater treatment unit.

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Official record

Development description

The retention of the restoration and refurbishment of the disused, original vernacular cottage and all associated site works. The restoration works include replacing the roof, the external doors and the windows, full refurbishment of the internal elements along with an upgrade to the on-site wastewater treatment unit and all associated building works and site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Land-use zoning

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RA - Rural AreaRU

“Rural Area”

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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Dal Riada, Clonrosslane, Derrockstown	Jul 2025	€585,000	146 m
Derrockstown, Dunshaughlin, Meath	Dec 2025	€437,750	198 m
Derrockstown, Dunshaughlin, Meath	Dec 2025	€500,000	405 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received13 October 2021
Further information requested6 December 2021
Further information received11 January 2022
Decision due1 March 2022
Decision issued25 February 2022
Grant issued7 April 2022
Permission expiry6 April 2027

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