Gormanston College, Gormanston Park Gormanston, Co. Meath
Demolition of a concrete water tower structure within the curtilage of Protected Structures at Gormanston College.
2561181 · Meath County Council · Lodged 3 November 2025
- Reference
- 2561181
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 November 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks the demolition and removal of an existing reinforced concrete water tower structure down to the roof level of the handball alley building beneath. The tower is located within the curtilage of Protected Structures, specifically Gormanston Castle and College building.
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Official record
Development description
The demolition and removal of the existing reinforced concrete water tower structure (including the water tank and its supporting r. C. Column down to roof level of the hand ball alley building beneath the tower), together with all associated site works. The tower is within the curtilage of protected structures listed on the meath co. Co. Record of protected structures; reference nos. 91040 (castle) and 91041 (college building)
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Community Infrastructure”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gormanston Village, Gormanston, Meath | Aug 2025 | €460,000 | 132 m |
| Gormanstown, Village, Meath | Jan 2025 | €440,000 | 214 m |
| Martins Rd, Gormanstown, Meath | Sept 2025 | €520,000 | 436 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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
Timeline
- Application received3 November 2025
- Decision due6 January 2026
- Decision issued19 December 2025
- Grant issued12 February 2026
- Permission expiry11 February 2031
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