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Moyfeigher, Ballivor, Co. Meath

Retention of a historic stone cottage and permission to convert it into a heritage museum and environmental education space.

25113 · Meath County Council · Lodged 12 June 2025

Reference
25113
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
12 June 2025

Summary

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The applicant seeks retention permission for an existing stone cottage known as 'Lewis Cottage', which dates to circa 1820 and was previously subject to a demolition condition. Permission is also sought to change the use of the cottage from domestic/agricultural to a non-residential heritage museum and environmental education space focusing on local history and biodiversity.

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Development description

  • The development will consist/consists of retention permission for an existing stone cottage located on land at moyfeigher, ballivor, county meath. The structure, referred to as 'lewis cottage' and believed to date to circa 1820, was subject to a demolition condition under previous planning ref: ta171366, condition
  • The cottage is of vernacular architectural value and contributes to the cultural and historical heritage of the local area. Therefore i am also seeking permission for a change of use of this historic stone cottage, from its former domestic/agricultural function to a non-residential heritage-based use. The proposal involves converting the building into a small-scale heritage museum and environmental education space with a focus on local history and biodiversity

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RA - Rural AreaRU
Rural Area

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

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  1. Application received12 June 2025

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