Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedNew dwellingDecided 26 January 2026

Pluckstown, Athboy, Co. Meath

Redesign of a replacement two-storey house and temporary retention of a garage as a dwelling in Athboy.

2561271 · Meath County Council · Lodged 24 November 2025

Reference
2561271
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
24 November 2025
Residential units
1
Floor area
212.2 m²

Summary

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The development consists of a redesigned replacement two-storey dwelling and its repositioning on site. Retention permission is also sought to use the existing garage as a temporary dwelling during construction, which will later be converted back to a garage and gym.

New dwellingreplacement homeretentiontemporary use
Storeys
2

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Development description

The development will consist of a redesigned replacement dwelling from that approved under application 21404 to a two-storey dwelling, along with its repositioning onsite. Retention permission is also sought for the retention of the existing garage outbuilding for continued use as a dwelling for the duration of the construction of the new two-storey replacement dwelling, and subsequently permission is then sought for the garage outbuilding to then be converted back to ancillary accommodation (garage / gym) after the construction of the new two-storey replacement dwelling. All other aspects of the development to remain as previously approved.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

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 received24 November 2025
  2. Decision due27 January 2026
  3. Decision issued26 January 2026
  4. Grant issued10 March 2026
  5. Permission expiry9 June 2026

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