Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedRetentionDecided 16 February 2026

Drewstown Cottage Drewstown House, Fordstown Navan, Co. Meath

Retention of refurbishment and extensions to a cottage within the curtilage of a protected structure in Fordstown.

2561367 · Meath County Council · Lodged 15 December 2025

Reference
2561367
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
RETENTION
Received
15 December 2025
Residential units
1
Floor area
87.08 m²

Summary

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Retention is sought for the refurbishment and extension of Drewstown Cottage, including ground floor extensions, a new roof, and first-floor dormer accommodation. The cottage is located within the curtilage of Drewstown House, a protected structure.

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Storeys
2

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Development description

The development to be retained comprises the refurbishment and extension of drewstown cottage including single storey ground floor extensions to the front west and rear east of the cottage, removal of the existing roof to facilitate the construction of new first floor dormer accommodation, and replacement of removed roof with a new roof over new first floor. All repairs, alterations and ancillary site works to be retained. The cottage is located within the curtilage of drewstown house, a protected structure in the meath county development plan

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 received15 December 2025
  2. Decision due17 February 2026
  3. Decision issued16 February 2026

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