Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedChange of useDecided 7 July 2025

Cooperhill House, Cooperhill Calliaghstown, Julianstown Co. Meath A92 EP0N

Conversion of Cooperhill House from a guest house to a hostel for international protection applicants.

2461121 · Meath County Council · Lodged 18 December 2024

Reference
2461121
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
18 December 2024

Summary

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The development consists of changing the use of Cooperhill House, its cottages, and stables from a guest house to hostel accommodation. It also includes constructing four additional units and a wastewater treatment system to accommodate persons seeking international protection.

Change of usehostelasylum seekerconversion

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of change of use of existing cooperhill house and associated laborers cottages and stables from guest house to hostel accommodation and construction of four additional units and all associated civil works including an on-site wastewater treatment unit, for the purpose of accommodating persons seeking international protection. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Land-use zoning

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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
AddressDatePriceDistance
Cooperhill Road, Julianstown, Co. MeathApr 2026€350,000333 m

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Key dates

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  1. Application received18 December 2024
  2. Further information requested19 February 2025
  3. Further information received27 May 2025
  4. Decision due9 July 2025
  5. Decision issued7 July 2025
  6. Grant issued21 August 2025
  7. Permission expiry20 August 2030

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