Growtown, Batterstown, Co Meath
Conversion of a cow shed into changing facilities and the setup of a rural wellness enterprise with saunas and hot tubs.
2660257 · Meath County Council · Lodged 5 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660257
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe development proposes a new rural enterprise featuring two sauna pods, hot tubs, ice baths, and outdoor showers. It also includes changing the use of an existing agricultural cow shed into reception, changing, and toilet facilities.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
The development will consist of a proposed rural enterprise consisting of two sauna pods including hot tubs and ice baths, new outdoor shower facilities, bin store, bicycle store and parking facilities. The proposed change of use of an existing agricultural cow shed to changing facilities, reception area, toilet, storage and plant facilities, a proposed wastewater disposal system, a proposed entrance and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Rural Area”
National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'
Objective set by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Timeline
- Application received5 March 2026
- Decision due29 April 2026
- Decision issued29 April 2026
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