Branganstown, Dunsany, County Meath
Development of a new secure dog park with two socialising areas, agility equipment, shelters, and parking for 10 cars.
2560977 · Meath County Council · Lodged 15 September 2025
- Reference
- 2560977
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 September 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will consist of a new secure dog park for exercising and socialising dogs. It will feature two large dog run areas with agility toys, activity equipment, visitor shelters, and a perimeter walking track. The site will also include a 10-space car park with disabled spaces and secure gated access.
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of a new secure dog park for exercising and socialising dogs from the local area and beyond. 2 no. Dog run / socialising areas each of approximately 4045m2, each to include agility toys and various activity equipment, water station and an internal 1.5m wide perimeter walking track. Each enclosure will contain 2 no. Shelters for visitors within the 1.8m high perimeter post and wire fenced area, 2 no. Rubbish bins for depositing bagged dog waste only. A 3m wide double gated entrance for access and security. 4m wide service gates to the north of the fenced area to allow for maintenance. Signage to the site entrance. Parking on site for 10 cars including 2 no. Disabled parking spaces adjacent to the fenced areas
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Rural Area”
National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'
Objective set by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Timeline
- Application received15 September 2025
- Further information requested7 November 2025
- Further information received17 December 2025
- Decision due22 January 2026
- Decision issued21 January 2026
- Grant issued5 March 2026
- Permission expiry4 March 2031
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