Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAlterationsDecided 10 February 2026

Rathbranchurch, Lobinstown, County Meath

Alterations to a previously approved farm building conversion in Lobinstown.

2561381 · Meath County Council · Lodged 18 December 2025

Reference
2561381
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
18 December 2025
Residential units
1
Floor area
10.37 m²

Summary

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The development consists of changes to a previously approved conversion of a farm building to residential use. It proposes a front extension and alterations to the existing dwelling, while omitting a previously approved rear extension.

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Official record

Development description

Alteration of plans in relation to permission granted ref no. 24/61130 for change of use of existing farm building to residential use including demolish existing rear extension , construct new rear extension to same , install new waste water treatment system to serve new residence , new site boundaries and all associated site works . Permission to remove condition no. 13 of planning ref no. Sa70155 . New altered plans to consist of front extension to existing dwelling , alterations to existing dwelling , take down rear extension , omit new rear extension described above

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 received18 December 2025
  2. Decision due20 February 2026
  3. Decision issued10 February 2026
  4. Grant issued26 March 2026
  5. Permission expiry8 September 2030

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