24 Balrath Wood, Kells, County Meath A82RK29
Increase capacity by 14 child places at an existing Montessori school.
2560281 · Meath County Council · Lodged 20 March 2025
- Reference
- 2560281
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 March 2025
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to increase the capacity of The Montessori Story by 14 additional child places per session. The expansion will operate within the existing complex and during current operating hours.
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of an increase of 14 additional child places per session within existing complex and within existing operating hours at the montessori story
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Existing Residential”
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Westfield, Bective St, Kells | Sept 2025 | €302,000 | 71 m |
| 13 Westfield, Bective St, Kells | Apr 2025 | €300,000 | 90 m |
| 36 Westfield, Kells, Meath | Oct 2025 | €380,000 | 113 m |
| Apt 15, Balrath Wood, Kells | Mar 2026 | €235,500 | 162 m |
| 15a Balrath Wood, Kells, Co Meath | Apr 2026 | €265,000 | 165 m |
| 1 Westfield Drive, Bective Street, Kellsprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €396,475 | 192 m |
| Bective Street, Kells, Co. Meath | Mar 2026 | €220,000 | 318 m |
| 6 Foxwood Park, Rockfield, Kellsprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €440,528 | 462 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received20 March 2025
- Further information requested13 May 2025
- Further information received16 May 2025
- Decision due12 June 2025
- Decision issued10 June 2025
- Grant issued6 August 2025
- Permission expiry5 August 2030
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