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RefusedAgriculturalDecided 24 March 2026

Skreen, Tara, Co. Meath

Equestrian development, stable retention, and conversion to a farmhouse in Tara.

2660105 · Meath County Council · Lodged 28 January 2026

Reference
2660105
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Appealed
Type
PERMISSION
Received
28 January 2026

Summary

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Permission is sought for equestrian land use, including the retention of stables for up to 22 horses, a sand arena, and a horse walker. The application also includes the demolition of a farm office, the opening of a new access, and the retention and conversion of a third stable building into a two-bedroom farmhouse.

Agriculturalequestrianstablesfarmhousedemolition
Residential unit
1

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Development description

The development will consist of the use of this land for equestrian purposes, including the retention of an equine development comprising two stable buildings which, along with rugged animals outside, which have a capacity to accommodate up to 22 horses, along with a sand arena, horse walker, external lighting, the demolition of a detached building which is used as an farm office (and former unapproved dwelling), the retention of existing hardstanding and its use as a parking area, the closure of an existing entrance and associated driveway and the opening of a new vehicular access, which would be served by a new internal driveway, as well as a connection to the mains water system. The application also includes the retention of a third existing stable building and its conversion into a farmhouse containing a single floor level and providing two bedrooms, a combined kitchen / living area and ancillary corridor, utility and wardrobe accommodation, the installation of a secondary wastewater treatment facility with polishing filter, the provision of equine waste storage facilities, prior to transfer off-site by an approved waste contractor and all associated site works

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 received28 January 2026
  2. Decision due24 March 2026
  3. Decision issued24 March 2026
  4. Appeal submitted20 April 2026

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