GrantedAlterationsDecided 22 May 2026

The Forge, Cooperhill Road, Calliaghstown Julianstwon Co. Meath

Restoration of a historic forge and house, plus building a new family home and granny flat.

2660352 · Meath County Council · Lodged 28 March 2026

Reference: 2660352
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 28 March 2026
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 314.7 m²

Summary

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This application seeks permission to restore and retain a 36.3sqm blacksmith's forge for storage and restore a 43sqm blacksmith's house with a reinstated upper floor. It also includes the redesign and construction of a new 204.2sqm family house and a 69.5sqm granny flat.

Alterationsrestorationheritagegranny flat

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Development description

(a) retention and restoration of a 36.3sqm blacksmith’s forge for reuse as on-site storage, including preservation of original stone walls, reinstatement of the roof, window and door replacement. (b) restoration of a blacksmith’s house including
Restoration, refurbishment and integration of a blacksmith’s house, 43sqm existing ground floor and reinstatement of a 41sqm upper floor, reinstatement of the roof, structural reinforcements, window and door replacement, preservation of all stone walls and original chimney. (c) redesign and construction of the previously granted new residential spaces
A single storey main family house of 204.2 sqm
A single storey granny flat of 69.5sqm (d) revised location and design of previously granted vehicular access. (e) revised location and design of a waste water treatment unit and polishing filter and all associated site works and landscaping to integrate the new structures within the surrounding landscape

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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within 500 m

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Address	Date	Price	Distance
Cooperhill Road, Julianstown, Co. Meath	Apr 2026	€350,000	94 m

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Key dates

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Application received28 March 2026
Decision due22 May 2026
Decision issued22 May 2026
Grant issued3 July 2026
Permission expiry2 July 2031

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