Mercy Convent, Emmet Street, Townparks South Trim Co.Meath C15 WD62
Conversion of a protected convent into ten short-term tourist apartment suites in Trim.
2460076 · Meath County Council · Lodged 2 February 2024
- Reference
- 2460076
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 February 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves changing the use of the Mercy Convent, a protected structure, into tourism accommodation consisting of ten apartment suites for short-term let. Works include internal alterations, removal of a modern toilet block, and new storage areas.
- Residential units
- 10
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of the change of use from residential convent to tourism accommodation in ten apartment suites, removal of modern toilet and bathroom block, reconfiguration, refurbishments, repairs and alterations to the internal layout. The ten apartment suites will be available for short term let, which will include, at times, letting out the convent as a whole, including the chapel. The development will include new storage areas, bike store and plant room in existing sheds, new canopy to the rear entrance, changes to the elevations, changes to the site layout, connection to all public services and all associated site works. The convent is a protected structure, ref: 91275, and is located within the trim historical architectural conservation area and the trim zone of archaeological potential. Trees to be protected are located within the convent site
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umberstown, Trimprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €960,000 | 90 m |
| Apartments 7-18 (inclusive), Emmett Court, Trimprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €3,886,000 | 90 m |
| 32 Cahrterschool Park, Trimprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €370,044 | 90 m |
| 77 Charterhouse Ave, Trimprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €374,449 | 90 m |
| 1 The Charter School Park, Trimprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €374,449 | 90 m |
| 6 Finnegan Way, Trim, Meath | Dec 2025 | €1,495,000 | 104 m |
| 3 Finnegan Way, Trim, Meath | May 2026 | €1,196,000 | 104 m |
| 1 Chapel Court, Patrick Street, Trim | Dec 2025 | €3,963,000 | 122 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 received2 February 2024
- Decision due28 March 2024
- Decision issued27 March 2024
- Appeal submitted22 April 2024
- Appeal decided13 January 2026
- Permission expiry12 January 2031
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