GrantedCommercialDecided 27 November 2025

The Johnstown Estate, Johnstown (ED Innfield) Enfield, Co. Meath

Extension of a spa, entrance upgrades, and construction of two covered paddle courts at The Johnstown Estate.

2561057 · Meath County Council · Lodged 3 October 2025

Reference: 2561057
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 3 October 2025

Summary

AI-generated

The proposed works within the curtilage of a protected structure include a 128 sq.m. first-floor extension to the existing spa, hotel entrance upgrades with vehicle set-down areas, and the construction of two covered paddle courts spanning 650.25 sq.m.

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Floor area: 778 m²

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Development description

I. Removal of 1st floor external terrace to facilitate construction of extension (128 sq. M. ) to rear of existing spa facility at first floor level and internal alterations to facilitate extension; ii. Upgrade and improvement of existing hotel building entrance to provide an enlarged paved pedestrian area adjacent to front door, pedestrian crossing, 2 no. Vehicle set-down areas, two-way access road, lighting, and landscaping; iii. Construction of 2 no. Paddle courts with roof (650.25 sq. M. ) to rear of hotel; iv. Provision of detention basin southeast of proposed paddle court building; v. The development also includes all other associated engineering works, landscaping, lighting, and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The subject property is within the curtilage of a protected structure (mh048-103).

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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Application received3 October 2025
Decision due27 November 2025
Decision issued27 November 2025
Grant issued22 January 2026
Permission expiry21 January 2031

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