Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedRetentionDecided 25 February 2026

Mabestown, The Ward Ashbourne, County Meath

Retention of a temporary prefabricated cabin and wastewater system near Ashbourne.

2660037 · Meath County Council · Lodged 23 December 2025

Reference
2660037
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Appealed
Type
RETENTION
Received
23 December 2025

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for a single-storey prefabricated demountable cabin with a floor area of 51.5 sq.m. The applicant intends to use the cabin and its associated wastewater treatment system for a temporary period of five years for rest and recuperation while attending nearby horse stables.

Retentionretentiontemporarycabin
Storey
1
Floor area
52 m²

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Official record

Development description

Permission for retention of the existing single storey prefabricated demountable cabin with a floor area of 51.5m², along with the tarmac surface surrounding it and its associated wastewater treatment system for his sole use for a temporary period of five years for the purposes of his rest and recuperation while periodically attending his horse stables on his lands

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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 received23 December 2025
  2. Decision due25 February 2026
  3. Decision issued25 February 2026
  4. Appeal submitted24 March 2026

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