Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedRetentionDecided 24 February 2026

Ballyhack, Ashbourne, Co. Meath

Retention of four farm staff accommodation units and permission for a new entrance.

25284 · Meath County Council · Lodged 23 December 2025

Reference
25284
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
23 December 2025

Summary

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The application seeks retention of four own-door farm staff accommodation units in a single-storey terraced block with associated services. It also seeks permission for a new entrance gateway and roadside boundary setback.

Retentionretentionfarm accommodationagricultural
Residential units
4
Storey
1

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Official record

Development description

  • The development will consist of: planning permission for the following
  • Provision of a new entrance gateway, the setting back and replanting of the existing roadside boundary hedge and all associate works to achieve the appropriate sightlines. Retention planning planning permission for the following
  • Retention of 4no. Own door farm staff accommodation units consisting of two 3 bedroom and two 4 bedroom units, in a single storey terraced block, associated wastewater holding tank, well and pump house, accessed via the proposed entrance gate outlined in item 1 above, along with all associated site works and service connections

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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Key dates

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  1. Application received23 December 2025
  2. Decision due25 February 2026
  3. Decision issued24 February 2026

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