Awaiting decisionChange of useDecision was due 21 July 2026

Butlerstown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath

Conversion of a house, barn, stables, and containers into a retreat centre with accommodation, yoga room, and sauna.

2660628 · Meath County Council · Lodged 27 May 2026

Reference: 2660628
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: In progress
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 27 May 2026

Summary

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The project involves changing the use of an existing dwelling into short-term retreat accommodation with a dining extension. It also includes converting a barn, stables, and shipping containers into bedrooms, a yoga room, a sauna, and a lounge, alongside constructing an outdoor seating area and installing a new wastewater system.

Change of useretreattourismconversion

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Development description

A. The proposed change of use of the existing dwelling house into short term accommodation for retreat purposes and a proposed extension to accommodate a dining area. 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

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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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	52 m
Ballymacoll, Dunboyne, Co Meath	Jun 2025	€350,000	240 m

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Application received27 May 2026
Decision due21 July 2026

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