GrantedCommercialDecided 8 September 2016

Tayto Park Visitor Centre, Kilbrew, Ashbourne Co. Meath

Construction of a new falconry attraction, including aviaries and a 300-seat spectator stand, at Tayto Park.

AA160769 · Meath County Council · Lodged 19 July 2016

Reference: AA160769
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 19 July 2016

Summary

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The development consists of a new falconry attraction at three locations within the park. It includes three lofting aviary structures, an aviary mews building, and a spectator stand with capacity for approximately 300 people.

Commercialtourismzooaviaryamusement park

Floor area: 1,567 m²

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Official record

Development description

The development consists of the construction of a falconry attraction and associated structures at three separate locations all within the existing park area and comprises of 2 no. Lofting aviary structures measuring c. 250 sqm gross floor area each with a maximum height of c. 4.3m;1 no. Lofting aviary structure measuring c. 960sqm gross floor area with a maximum height of c. 4.0m; 1 no. Aviary mews building measuring c. 107 sqm gross floor area with a maximum height of c. 3.3m; and a spectator stand with a capacity for c. 300 persons and with a maximum height of c. 3.75m; together with associaed removal of existing animal pens/enclosures and associated landscaping and fencing; and all ancillary and all associated landscape, development and site works

Land-use zoning

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RA - Rural AreaRU

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National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Quill House, Kilbrew, Ashbourne	Nov 2025	€980,000	468 m

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Key dates

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Application received19 July 2016
Decision due12 September 2016
Decision issued8 September 2016
Grant issued13 October 2016
Permission expiry12 October 2021

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