Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedOtherDecided 27 March 2026

Kilskyre, Kells, Co. Meath

Construction of an all-weather training pitch with fencing and floodlights in Kells.

2660124 · Meath County Council · Lodged 3 February 2026

Reference
2660124
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
3 February 2026

Summary

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The development consists of constructing a 25m x 50m all-weather training pitch. It will feature a 2.4m high perimeter wire fence with additional netting reaching 6m in total height, alongside four 15m high floodlighting columns.

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Development description

The development will consist of the following works; (a) construct an all-weather training pitch (25m x 50m). (b) erect 2.4m high perimeter wire fence with additional 3.6m high netting installed above wire fencing at either end, (6.0m high in total). (c) erect 4no. 15m high lighting columns with floodlighting to illuminate the training pitch, together with all associated site works.

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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 received3 February 2026
  2. Decision due30 March 2026
  3. Decision issued27 March 2026
  4. Grant issued7 May 2026
  5. Permission expiry6 May 2031

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