RefusedChange of useDecided 29 May 2025

Oakland Lodge Fleenstown, The Ward, Co. Meath

Retention of a tack house conversion to a dwelling and removal of an unauthorised unit in The Ward.

2460606 · Meath County Council · Lodged 6 August 2024

Reference: 2460606
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 6 August 2024
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 109.9 m²

Summary

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This application seeks retention permission for the change of use of a tack house to a dwelling, alongside retention of a wastewater treatment system. It also proposes the removal of an unauthorised residential unit to return it to use as a yard shed.

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of
Retention permission for oakland lodge for the change of use from tack house to dwelling
Permission for development to omit condition 11 of planning permission 98/1001.3) removal of an unauthorised residential unit at the rear of oakland lodge to return to the use as a yard shed
Retention permission for a wastewater treatment system with percolation area and
All associated site works. 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
Fleenstown, The Ward, Meath	Jul 2025	€625,000	206 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received6 August 2024
Further information requested30 September 2024
Further information received14 March 2025
Decision due2 June 2025
Decision issued29 May 2025

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