GrantedApartmentsDecided 24 October 2022

The former County of Meath Infirmary (Protected Structure), Bridge St & The Banba Hall, Fair Green Navan Co Meath C15 XN96

Redevelopment of a protected former infirmary in Navan into 22 residential units and commercial spaces.

22219 · Meath County Council · Lodged 21 February 2022

Reference: 22219
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 21 February 2022
Residential units: 23
Floor area: 2308 m²

Summary

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This project involves the demolition, alteration, and extension of a protected structure to create a mixed-use development. It will provide 22 residential units, a coffee shop, deli, and restaurant across three blocks, including the change of use of the former infirmary.

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Official record

Development description

Demolitions, alterations, extensions, and new build construction to provide a mixed-use development comprising 22 residential units, car and cycle parking, coffee shop, deli and restaurant in 3 blocks with a total floor area of 2,509 sq. M. I. Block al (former county of meath infirmary (a protected structure) building, which is part single, 2 & 3 storeys) which includes the existing adjoining 2 storey master's house building). The total floor area of block al is 939 sq. M. (a) demolition of the existing single storey flat roof structures on the southeast and northwest facing elevations. Demolition of the existing 2 storey pitched roof structures on the northwest facing elevation. (b) change of use from hospital/infirmary to residential. (c) internal alterations to include adjustment of existing floor levels and reconfiguration of existing room layouts. (d) installation of dormer windows on the northwest and southeast facing elevations . (e) installation of independent balcony structures on the southeast facing elevation to provide private open space. (1) construction of a communal landscaped courtyard deck structure at first floor level on the northwest facing elevation with covered car parking area at ground level below. (g) repair and upgrade of existing roof coverings and windows (h) installation of 3 no. New windows to match the existing on the northeast facing facade fronting bridge st (i) provision of 4 no. 1 bed apartments, 3 no. 2 bed apartments and 3 no. 2 bed duplex. Apartments located in the former county of meath infirmary building and 1 no. 2 bed house in the existing master's house building which is to incorporate a single storey extension. The total number of residential units to be provided in blocks a1 & a2 is 13.2. Block a2 - a part 2 and 3 storey extension lo block ai of floor area 343 sq. M to provide the following. (a) ground floor entrance lobby with stair & lift access, vehicular access to covered car parking, esb mv substation and bin store (b) 2 no. L bedroom apartments at first & second floor levels
Block b-new 5 storey apartment block of floor area 972 sq. M to provide the following. (a) 2 no. 2 bedroom apartments at ground to third floor levels incorporating stair & lift access to all floors. (b) i no. 2 bedroom penthouse apartment at fourth floor level which is stepped back. (c) the total number of apartments to be provided in block b is 9... ……………

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

B1 - Commercial Town or Village CentreUC

“Commercial Town or Village Centre”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
11 Bridge St, Navan, Co Meath	Jul 2025	€362,500	57 m
No 1 The Elites, Rear Of 14 Ludlow Street, Navan	Jul 2025	€530,000	128 m
4 Old Cornmarket, Navan, Co Meath	Oct 2025	€272,500	140 m
54 The Steeples, Navan, Meath	Jul 2025	€207,000	152 m
4 The Courtyard, Cornmarket, Navan	May 2025	€255,000	169 m
56 Academy Street, Navan, Co. Meath	May 2026	€245,000	190 m
21 The Steeples, Timmons Hill, Navan	Feb 2025	€152,000	203 m
17 Sommerville Apts, Convent Rd, Athlumney	Dec 2025	€260,000	239 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received21 February 2022
Further information requested13 April 2022
Further information received20 September 2022
Decision due27 October 2022
Decision issued24 October 2022
Grant issued7 December 2022
Permission expiry6 December 2027

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