GrantedRetentionDecided 16 December 2022

Plot B Eamon Duggan Industrial Estate, Athboy Road, Trim Co. Meath C15 XT5X

Temporary retention of two portacabins used as a Men's Shed in Trim.

221426 · Meath County Council · Lodged 1 November 2022

Reference: 221426
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 1 November 2022

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for a maximum of 2 to 3 years for two multiplexed portacabins used by the Trim Men's Shed. The structure is used for carpentry, craftworks, and group social meetings while funds are raised for a permanent replacement.

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Development description

The development consists of: 2 x portacabins multiplexed into a single structure for the purpose of conducting carpentry and other craftworks and to hold group social meetings. Retention permission is required until trim men's shed can raise funds to replace the structure, estimated to be a maximum of 2 to 3 years hence

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

E2 - General Enterprise and EmploymentSI

“General Enterprise and Employment”

National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
14 Talbot Court, Trim, Meath	Nov 2025	€390,000	132 m
8 The Belfry, Athboy Rd, Trim	Mar 2025	€385,000	154 m
81 The Belfry, Trim, Meath	May 2026	€345,000	223 m
94 The Belfry, Athboy Rd, Trim	Sept 2025	€398,000	226 m
82 The Belfry, Athboy Rd, Meath	Dec 2025	€355,000	227 m
91 The Belfry, Athboy Rd, Trim	Jun 2026	€350,000	233 m
49 The Belfry, Athboy Road, Trimnot full market price	May 2026	€330,000	259 m
44 Butterstream Manor, Trim, Meath	Dec 2025	€385,000	338 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received1 November 2022
Decision due4 January 2023
Decision issued16 December 2022
Grant issued7 February 2023
Permission expiry6 February 2028

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