GrantedNew dwellingDecided 9 June 2025

THE FORGE, COOPERHILL ROAD CALLIAGHSTOWN, JULIANSTOWN CO MEATH

Demolition of an existing forge building to construct a new family house, granny flat, and restore an original blacksmith's house.

2460991 · Meath County Council · Lodged 20 November 2024

Reference: 2460991
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 20 November 2024
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 283.1 m²

Summary

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The development involves the demolition of a 36.3 sqm forge building and removal of walls. It proposes the construction of a new 203.2 sqm two-storey family house and a 79.9 sqm ground-floor granny flat. It also includes the full restoration and refurbishment of the original 45 sqm blacksmith's house.

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Storeys: 2

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Development description

The development will consist of: (a) demolitions to include
The demolition of a 36.3 sqm existing forge building
Removal of internal and external walls to accommodate the proposed restoration and new construction works. (b) the construction of new residential spaces
A 203.2 sqm main family house, consisting of a 107.4 sqm ground floor and a 95.8 sqm first floor
A 79.9 sqm granny flat on the ground floor. (c) restoration of the original blacksmith’s house
Full restoration and refurbishment of the 45 sqm blacksmith’s house, including structural reinforcements, window replacement, and preservation of the stone walls. (d) all associated site works and landscaping to integrate the new structures with the surrounding landscape. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Land-use zoning

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RA - Rural AreaRU

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National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

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within 500 m

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Address	Date	Price	Distance
Cooperhill Road, Julianstown, Co. Meath	Apr 2026	€350,000	93 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received20 November 2024
Further information requested22 January 2025
Further information received2 May 2025
Decision due10 June 2025
Decision issued9 June 2025
Grant issued31 July 2025
Permission expiry30 July 2030

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