GrantedRetentionDecided 19 July 2024

Calliaghstown, Kells, Co Meath

Retention of a demolished house and completion of a replacement cottage in Kells.

2360164 · Meath County Council · Lodged 15 July 2023

Reference: 2360164
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 15 July 2023
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 129 m²

Summary

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This application seeks retention permission for the demolition of a pre-existing dwelling and the ongoing construction of a replacement semi-detached cottage with a rear dormer extension. It also includes decommissioning the old septic tank to install a new sewage treatment system.

Retentionreplacement dwellingseptic tankdormer

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Official record

Development description

Planning permission for retention of demolition of the pre-existing dwelling on site and to retain and complete the construction of semi detached replacement cottage with rear dormer extension also for permission to decommission existing septic tank and install a new sewage treatment system with percolation areas together with all associated site development works on site at calliaghstown, kells. Significant further information / revised plans submitted on this application.

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Gable Cottage, Lackmelch, Balrath Rd	Aug 2025	€375,000	331 m
Calliaghstown, Kells, Co. Meath	Aug 2025	€215,000	445 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received15 July 2023
Further information requested4 September 2023
Further information received12 June 2024
Decision due21 July 2024
Decision issued19 July 2024
Grant issued29 August 2024
Permission expiry28 August 2029

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