The Lilac Cottage, Derrockstown, Dunshaughlin
Construction of a two-storey dormer extension and alterations to a cottage in Dunshaughlin.
2360379 · Meath County Council · Lodged 31 October 2023
- Reference
- 2360379
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 October 2023
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves building a two-storey dormer extension and a single-storey link entrance to the rear of the existing Lilac Cottage. It also includes a new site entrance, a new proprietary effluent treatment system, and associated site works.
- Storeys
- 2
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
The construction of a two-storey dormer extension, single-storey link entrance and associated alterations to the rear of the existing cottage. The proposed development also comprises the construction of a new site entrance, installation of a new proprietary effluent treatment system & percolation area and all associated 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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dal Riada, Clonrosslane, Derrockstown | Jul 2025 | €585,000 | 135 m |
| Derrockstown, Dunshaughlin, Meath | Dec 2025 | €437,750 | 190 m |
| Derrockstown, Dunshaughlin, Meath | Dec 2025 | €500,000 | 404 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received31 October 2023
- Decision due3 January 2024
- Decision issued18 December 2023
- Grant issued6 February 2024
- Permission expiry5 February 2029
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
The retention of the restoration and refurbishment of the disused, original vernacular cottage and all…
Lilac Cottage , Derrockstown , Dunshaughlin Co. Meath
211887MeathLodged 27 Sept 2021Retention
- RefusedAt this site
To demolish an existing single storey dwelling house and to construct a new two storey dwelling house along…
Derrockstown , Dunshaughlin , Co Meath
21914MeathLodged 14 May 2021New dwelling
- GrantedAt this site
The retention of the restoration and refurbishment of the disused, original vernacular cottage and all…
Lilac Cottage , Derrockstown , Dunshaughlin Co. Meath
211989MeathLodged 13 Oct 2021Retention
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Demolition of an existing cottage and the construction of a new two storey dwelling along with a new garage,…
Derrockstown , Dunshaughlin , Co. Meath
RA181351MeathLodged 13 Nov 2018New dwelling
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
The replacement of an existing derelict cottage with a new two storey dwelling along with a new garage,…
Derrockstown , Dunshaughlin , Co. Meath
RA181269MeathLodged 26 Oct 2018New dwelling
- Refused30 m away
The construction of a new storey-and-a-half extension to the west of the existing cottage, with dormers to…
Lilac Cottage , Derrockstown , Dunshaughlin Co. Meath A85 YR88
221318MeathLodged 6 Oct 2022Extension
- Refused40 m away
I) The development for retention will consist of the retention of the change of use of an existing farm shed…
Derrockstown , Dunshaughlin , Co Meath
2460994MeathLodged 21 Nov 2024Retention
- Granted90 m away
The proposed development will consist of the construction of a detached two storey dwelling house, detached…
Derrockstown , Dunshaughlin , Co Meath
RA191633MeathLodged 29 Nov 2019New dwelling
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