GrantedHousing estateDecided 13 March 2026

Located within the townland of Baltrasna, Ashbourne, County Meath

Construction of 233 residential units in Ashbourne.

2561044 · Meath County Council · Lodged 29 September 2025

Reference: 2561044
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 29 September 2025
Residential units: 233
Floor area: 33120 m²

Summary

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A large-scale residential development consisting of 233 homes. This will include 195 houses, 19 duplexes, and 19 apartments, ranging from 2 to 3 storeys, along with associated landscaping and infrastructure.

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Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

Permission for a large-scale residential development - arnub limited intends to apply for permission for a large-scale residential development at this site of c. 5.8ha, located in the townland of baltrasna, ashbourne, county meath. The application site is generally bound to the east by the dublin road (r135) and “the briars” and immediately to the north by development permitted under abp-314550-22 now under construction (as amended by mcc reg. Ref. 2460848), to the west by agricultural lands and existing dwellings to the south. The proposed development consists of 233no. Residential units in a mixture of terraced and semi-detached houses, duplexes and apartments, ranging in height from 2
3 storeys as follows: - o 19no. 2-bed apartments and 19no. 3-bed duplexes (38 no. Dwellings overall) are accommodated in 4no. Buildings 3 storeys in height. Private patios / terraces or balconies are provided for all duplexes and apartments; 195no. 2-storey houses consisting of 164no. 3-bedroom houses, 10no. 4-bedroom houses and 21no. 5-bedroom houses; and all associated and ancillary site development, infrastructural, hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatment works, including public open space (c. 7,613 sq. M) and communal open space (c. 323 sq. M); 431no. Car parking spaces; 496no. Bicycle parking spaces for duplex units and mid-terrace units; esb sub-stations and bin stores; demolition of 1no. Single storey dwelling (c. 162 sq. M) and associated out building (c. 63.3 sq. M). Vehicular access serving the proposed development is to be from the access point from cherry lane, located off the dublin road (r135) via internal roads and footpaths all as permitted under abp-314550-22 and now under construction (as amended by mcc reg. Ref. 2460848). A separate pedestrian and cyclist access is proposed from hickey’s lane. An environmental impact assessment report and natura impact statement have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies this application. The application, natura impact statement and environmental impact assessment report may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at the offices of meath county council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www. Baltrasnaphase3. Com. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

A2 - New ResidentialR1

“New Residential”

National zoning type: New/proposed residential

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
66 Coach Way, Ashbourneprice excludes VAT	Mar 2026	€440,485	136 m
30 Coach Way, Coach, Ashbourneprice excludes VAT	Jan 2026	€488,986	152 m
63 Coach Way, Coach, Ashbourneprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€383,260	160 m
28 Coach Way, Coach, Ashbourneprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€427,313	161 m
32 Coach Way, Coach, Ashbourneprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€427,313	166 m
27 Coach Way, Coach, Ashbourneprice excludes VAT	Jan 2026	€488,986	166 m
60 Coach Way, Coach, Ashbourneprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€493,392	178 m
59 Coach Way, Coach, Ashbourneprice excludes VAT	Jan 2026	€471,365	184 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received29 September 2025
Further information requested21 November 2025
Further information received19 January 2026
Decision due15 March 2026
Decision issued13 March 2026
Grant issued23 April 2026
Permission expiry22 April 2031

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