Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 8 January 2026

Upper Inny River, Townlands of Castlecor and Tully, County Meath

Removal of Castlecor Weir and restoration of the Upper Inny River channel.

2561212 · Meath County Council · Lodged 7 November 2025

Reference
2561212
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
7 November 2025

Summary

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The project involves removing Castlecor Weir, its sluice, and fish passage to restore natural river conditions. Works include reprofiling 220m of the river channel, addressing sediment blockage at Castlecor Bridge, and sealing a disused mill headrace.

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Development description

The development will consist of the removal of castlecor weir, its associated sluice, and fish passage to restore the natural river conditions and ecological connectivity of the upper inny river and all associated works including: i. The reprofiling and restoration of approximately 220m of the river channel to replicate natural stream conditions and enable fish migration including via provision of a low-flow channel. This includes placement of root wads, boulders, and graded rock to replicate healthy, stable, and natural channel conditions. Ii. Works to castlecor bridge to remove the current sediment blockage which results in road flooding and enable the natural flow of sediment and long-term adaptation of the riverbed upstream, as well as installation of sleepers to manage riverbed erosion. Iii. Sealing of the disused castlecor mill headrace inflow to prevent unintended flow diversion. Iv. Creation of a temporary site access via the l6813 road, temporary internal construction road, temporary access gate, permanent internal farm track (agreed with landowner), removal of individual trees to enable construction activities, and temporary construction lay down areas/site compounds. V. Reinstatement of the disturbed lands following weir removal including landscaping consisting of seeding and planting with appropriate native vegetation, removal of temporary construction facilities, and bank stabilisation works. Vi. All other associated site development works. Vii. This application is accompanied by a natura impact statement.

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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  1. Application received7 November 2025
  2. Decision due10 January 2026
  3. Decision issued8 January 2026
  4. Grant issued19 February 2026
  5. Permission expiry18 February 2031

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