GrantedCommercialDecided 24 January 2023

Tayto Snacks, Kilbrew, Ashbourne Co Meath

Demolition of a security hut, car park modifications, and change of use of the Tayto Museum to offices.

221522 · Meath County Council · Lodged 23 November 2022

Reference: 221522
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 23 November 2022

Summary

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The development at Tayto Snacks includes the demolition of a security hut, construction of a new security hut, and car park modifications to provide 157 spaces. It also includes changing the use of the Tayto Museum building to offices.

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of planning permission for (a) demolition/removal of the existing security hut, (b) modifications to existing surface level carpark and a new surface level carpark (total = 157 spaces), new single storey security hut, modification to the existing site entrance area, new security barriers, associated carpark lighting, electric vehicle charging points and surface mounted weighbridge (c) 2.4m high covered walkway, (d) 2.4m high security fence to the perimter of the site, (e) relocation/redistribution of existing earth mound to the rear within the subject site, (f) modifications to the fenestration of the existing tayto museum building at the north west of the factory building (g) change of use of the existing tayto museum building to offices at the north west of the factory building, (h) retention of the existing hardstanding and security fencing to the south east of the site and all associated site works at our premises

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RA - Rural AreaRU

“Rural Area”

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

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 2 November 2023.

Notified floor area: 219 m²

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Key dates

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Application received23 November 2022
Decision due26 January 2023
Decision issued24 January 2023
Grant issued7 March 2023
Permission expiry6 March 2028

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