Kilmainham, Kells, Co. Meath A82 E330
Upgrading of a driving range facility in Kells, including a new 22-bay covered building.
221535 · Meath County Council · Lodged 25 November 2022
- Reference
- 221535
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 November 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves upgrading an existing driving range facility. It includes constructing a new 22-bay covered driving range building, 4 open-air bays, accessible toilets, a golf ball processing area, car park extension, and a new wastewater treatment system.
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Official record
Development description
The upgrading of an existing driving range facility, to include the construction of a new 22-bay covered driving range building, 4 open-air bays, accessible toilets and golf ball processing area. The plans also include the extension of an existing car parking area, installation of a new on-site wastewater treatment system with percolation area, signage , external lighting (including range lighting), landscaping and ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmainham, Kells, Meath | Feb 2025 | €340,000 | 378 m |
| Kilmainham, Kells, Meath | Apr 2025 | €150,000 | 378 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 November 2022
- Further information requested27 January 2023
- Further information received29 March 2023
- Decision due25 April 2023
- Decision issued24 April 2023
- Appeal submitted22 May 2023
- Appeal decided16 July 2024
- Permission expiry15 July 2029
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