GrantedCommercialDecided 7 June 2024

Bennetstown, Pace, Dunboyne Co. Meath

Construction of three office buildings, road upgrades, and parking in Dunboyne.

23424 · Meath County Council · Lodged 19 April 2023

Reference: 23424
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 19 April 2023

Summary

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The development consists of three office buildings ranging from 3 to 4 storeys with a total floor area of 13,729 sq.m. It includes roof-mounted solar panels, replacing the Pace roundabout with a signalised junction, road upgrades, 275 car parking spaces, and 280 bicycle spaces.

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Floor area: 13,729 m²

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Development description

The development will consist of: i. Construction of 3 no. Office buildings with a cumulative gross floor area (gfa) of 13,729 sq. M ranging in height from 3 to 4- storeys and shall comprise the following: a. Building 1 (3,597 sq. M gfa) 3-storeys in height (12.35 metres to top of parapet), with a set back louvred screen 2m above parapet level. B. Building 2 (5,336 sq. M gfa) 4-storeys in height (16.125 metres to top of parapet), with a set back louvred screen 2m above parapet level. C. Building 3 (4,796 sq. M gfa) 4-storeys in height (16.125 metres to top of parapet), with a set back louvred screen 2m above parapet level. Ii. Roof mounted solar pv panels (c. 180 sq. M combined area); iii. Provision of a 4-arm signalised junction replacing the existing pace roundabout to include a new northern arm with segregated cycleway and footpath; iv. Access to the development is proposed from the new northern arm, with 6m wide internal access roads to serve the development; v. Upgrade works to the r157 and m3 parkway access road to facilitate junction improvements; vi. A total of 275 surface car parking spaces including 14 disabled access bays and 55 electric car charging points; vii. 280 bicycle parking spaces in 3 secure cycle storage areas adjacent to the buildings; viii. Site signage is to be erected, all spot-lit and back-lit illuminated, including 2 no. Type 1 entrance signs (6.15m x 2.4m) and 3 no. Type 2 building signs (1.35m x 2.4m); ix. 3 standalone electricity substations; x. Foul sewer connection to existing public system including pumping station on site with rising mains along kennedy road and navan road; xi. Watermain connection to the north east of site at pace for connection to irish water infrastructure; xii. Permission is also sought for associated landscaping, boundary treatments, public lighting, plant, waste storage and all ancillary site and development works. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. Signficant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

E1/E3 - Strategic Employment Zones (High Technology Uses)/ Warehousing & DistributionCOE

“Strategic Employment Zones (High Technology Uses)/ Warehousing & Distribution”

National zoning type: Office, business/technology park and related

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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Key dates

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Application received19 April 2023
Further information requested9 June 2023
Further information received14 March 2024
Decision due9 June 2024
Decision issued7 June 2024
Grant issued29 April 2025
Permission expiry28 April 2035

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