Headfort Arms Hotel, Headfort Place, Kells
A two-storey extension to the Headfort Arms Hotel in Kells to add 10 guest bedrooms.
2460152 · Meath County Council · Lodged 1 March 2024
- Reference
- 2460152
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 March 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development within the curtilage of a protected structure involves removing an existing metal roof over the function room foyer. It will be replaced with a split-level, two-storey extension to provide 10 en-suite guest bedrooms.
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Official record
Development description
I vincent duff, intend to apply for permission for development at the headfort arms hotel, headfort place, kells, co. Meath. The development is within the curtilage of a protected structure i. A rps id 90526 and niamh i. D. No. 14313011 listed under appendix 6, record of protected structures, meath development plan 2021-2027. The development will consist of the removal of existing mono-pitch metal roof structure to function room entrance foyer which also contains existing water storage tanks, to be replaced with an extension comprising two additional floors in a split-level layout to provide 10 no. Guest bedrooms each with en-suite facilities. Also, to replace existing water tanks with new to be contained on new roof design, to include for internal and external alterations to existing structure and for connections to public services and all ancillary site works.
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenlis Crescent, Kells, Meath | Jul 2026 | €350,000 | 86 m |
| 8 Headfort Park, Ceanannus Mor, Meath | Nov 2025 | €390,000 | 121 m |
| Castle St, Kells, Meath | Apr 2025 | €23,465 | 137 m |
| Cloghbally, Mullagh, Kells | Dec 2025 | €163,000 | 159 m |
| Newcastle, Moynalty, Kells | Jul 2025 | €428,000 | 159 m |
| Ballynamona, Carnaross, Kells | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 159 m |
| Railway House, Kells, Meath | Jul 2025 | €330,000 | 159 m |
| 15 Upper Courtyard, Headfort Demesne, Kells | May 2025 | €260,000 | 159 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received1 March 2024
- Decision due25 April 2024
- Decision issued18 April 2024
- Grant issued28 May 2024
- Permission expiry27 May 2029
In the area
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