Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedRetentionDecided 2 June 2026

Riverstown, Rathfeigh, Tara Co. Meath

Retention of changes to a house and garage in Tara, including a basement gym and cinema room.

2660392 · Meath County Council · Lodged 8 April 2026

Reference
2660392
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
RETENTION
Received
8 April 2026
Residential units
1
Floor area
127.42 m²

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for modifications to a previously approved dwelling and domestic garage. Changes include a basement gym and cinema room, a side sunroom extension, a roof style change from hip to gable, elevation modifications, and an increased garage size.

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Official record

Development description

The development being retained consists changes to dwelling and domestic garage from that previously granted permission under planning reference no sa/60557 which includes the following (a) basement under dwelling for use as gym and cinema room (b) sunroom extension to side, (c) change of roof style from hip to gable over rear projection (d) omission of stone facing on side and rear elevations of existing dwelling together with modifications to elevations (e) increased size of domestic garage together with modifications to elevations. (f) all associated site works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

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 received8 April 2026
  2. Decision due2 June 2026
  3. Decision issued2 June 2026
  4. Grant issued14 July 2026
  5. Permission expiry13 July 2031

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