Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedRetentionDecided 9 April 2026

McCormacks Auto Centre, Eighty Eight Acres Fairgreen, Athboy Co. Meath C15 TN92

Retention of a metal palisade boundary fence and permission for back-planting.

2560858 · Meath County Council · Lodged 14 August 2025

Reference
2560858
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
RETENTION
Received
14 August 2025

Summary

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The application seeks retention permission for an existing palisade-type metal fence on the western boundary of the property. It also requests permission for the back-planting of the fence along with associated site works.

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Development description

Retention permission and permission for the development consists of the retention of an existing palisade type metal fence on the western boundary of the property. The development will consist of the back-planting of the existing palisade type metal fence on the western boundary of the property and all associated site works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

A1 - Existing ResidentialRS
Existing Residential

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within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Fairview House, Trim Road, AthboyJan 2026€670,000192 m
23 Ardan Trim Rd, Athboy, MeathDec 2025€225,000194 m
3 The Old Station House, Athboy, MeathFeb 2026€325,000209 m
20 Parkview, Athboy, MeathJul 2025€390,000215 m
4 The Engine House, Trim Rd, AthboySept 2025€326,500228 m
2 The Engine House, Trim Rd, AthboySept 2025€215,000228 m
7 Ardan, Athboy, MeathAug 2025€292,000234 m
5 Ardan, Athboy, MeathOct 2025€280,000236 m

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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

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  1. Application received14 August 2025
  2. Further information requested7 October 2025
  3. Further information received13 March 2026
  4. Decision due9 April 2026
  5. Decision issued9 April 2026
  6. Grant issued18 May 2026
  7. Permission expiry17 May 2031

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