Rathregan, Batterstown, Co. Meath
Refurbishment and large extension of an existing single-storey cottage.
2660598 · Meath County Council · Lodged 20 May 2026
- Reference
- 2660598
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 May 2026
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 381 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves refurbishing an existing single-storey cottage, removing a 14 sqm boot room, and constructing a new 325 sqm part two-storey extension. The extension will house four bedrooms, living areas, a kitchen, and a utility room.
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Official record
Development description
The development will involve the following works: (i) refurbishment of the existing single storey pitched roof cottage (ii) removal of an existing non-original boot room extension (14 sq. M), (iii) removal of existing metal field gate, (iv) construction of a new part two-storey, part single-storey extension (325 sq. M) comprising four bedrooms, living areas, kitchen, utility room and associated ancillary spaces, (v) external finishes to consist of random coursed stone blockwork with metal roofing, (vi) provision of native hedging along the site perimeter, (vii) native tree planting throughout the garden area. (viii) the development will also include landscaping and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
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 received20 May 2026
- Further information requested14 July 2026
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