Awaiting decisionChange of use

Butlerstown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath.

Conversion of a house and stables into a retreat center with short-term accommodation, yoga room, and sauna.

2660542 · Meath County Council · Lodged 8 May 2026

Reference: 2660542
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Invalid or incomplete
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 8 May 2026

Summary

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This development involves converting an existing house into short-term retreat accommodation with a new rear extension. It also includes converting stables and a barn into bedrooms, a yoga room, and converting three shipping containers into habitable accommodation, a sauna, and a lounge.

Change of useretreattourismconversionstables

Storey: 1

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Development description

A. The proposed construction of a single storey extension to the rear of an existing two storey type dwelling house to accommodate a dining area together with the change of use of the existing dwelling house into short term accommodation for retreat purposes. B. The change of use and refurbishment of an existing barn and horse stables together with the proposed construction of an extension to the rear of same so as to provide bedrooms with en-suites and multipurpose room at first floor level. C. The change of use of an existing horse stable and horse walker structure into yoga room with changing areas to include the construction of a link extension connecting these structures. D. Change of use of 3 no. Existing containers two of which is proposed to be used as habitable accommodation and the other to be used as a sauna and lounge area. E. Proposed construction of a single storey open plan structure to be used as an outdoor seating area. F. The erection of relevant signage at either side of the existing entrance. G. The provision of onsite car parking spaces. H. The replacement of the existing septic tank system with a suitable onsite wastewater treatment system with polishing filter and all associated 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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Butlerstown, Dunboyne, Meath	Nov 2025	€1,075,000	53 m
Ballymacoll, Dunboyne, Co Meath	Jun 2025	€350,000	240 m

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Application received8 May 2026

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