Planning Permission Ireland
Awaiting decisionRetentionDecision was due 14 April 2026

Ferrans Stud, Ferrans Kilcock, Co. Kildare

Retention and permission for a replacement staff dwelling for a stud manager, and demolition of an existing bungalow.

2660181 · Meath County Council · Lodged 18 February 2026

Reference
2660181
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
In progress
Type
PERMISSION
Received
18 February 2026
Residential units
1
Floor area
364 m²

Summary

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This application seeks retention and permission to regularise a replacement dwelling under construction. It also requests permission for a replacement dormer-type staff dwelling for the Stud Manager at Ferrans Stud, and the subsequent demolition of the existing staff bungalow.

Retentionequinestaff accommodationdemolition

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Official record

Development description

  • Retention permission and permission to regularise the sequencing of a replacement dwelling currently under construction under pl. Ref. 2460708, including an amendment to the permitted development description and clarification of the approved use
  • Permission for a replacement dormer-type single-family staff dwelling house, solely ancillary to the established equine enterprise at ferrans stud, for occupation by the stud manager and his/her family only, not for general staff occupation and not for use as an independent rural dwelling
  • Permission for the demolition and removal of the existing single-family bungalow staff dwelling house upon completion and occupation of the replacement single-family dwelling house
  • All other details to remain as granted under pl. Ref. 2460708, including the associated garage, upgrade of the effluent treatment system, and all related site development 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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  1. Application received18 February 2026
  2. Decision due14 April 2026

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