Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedChange of useDecided 7 February 2023

Warrenstown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath A86 CX51

Repurposing and extending an existing barn to create a short-term tourist rental unit.

221351 · Meath County Council · Lodged 14 October 2022

Reference
221351
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
14 October 2022

Summary

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The applicant is seeking permission to convert and extend an existing barn to the rear of a family home. The completed structure will serve as a short-term tourist accommodation unit, supported by landscaping and two parking spaces.

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Official record

Development description

The proposed development will consist of; permission to repurpose and extend of the existing barn forming a short-term rental tourist accommodation unit to the rear of the existing family's dwelling and all associated site development and site service works, including landscaping & 2 parking places

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
AddressDatePriceDistance
Warrenstown, Dunboyne, MeathNov 2025€537,500213 m

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Key dates

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  1. Application received14 October 2022
  2. Further information requested5 December 2022
  3. Further information received13 January 2023
  4. Decision due9 February 2023
  5. Decision issued7 February 2023
  6. Grant issued23 March 2023
  7. Permission expiry22 March 2028

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