Suaimhneas, Irishtown, Ardcath Co. Meath
Retention of a two-storey rear extension, attic conversion, and detached workshop in Ardcath.
AA171294 · Meath County Council · Lodged 8 November 2017
- Reference
- AA171294
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 8 November 2017
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 149 m²
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for a two-storey rear extension, an attic conversion with four roof lights, and changes to external front finishes. The application also includes a detached workshop and office, an enlarged garage, a relocated entrance, and a relocated wastewater treatment plant.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
The development consists of the following: a) relocation of entrance to front of site, b) two storey extension to the rear of the house, c) conversion of attic with 4 roof lights to side and rear, d) change of external finishes at the front of the house, e) enlargement of single storey detached garage to the side of the house, f) detached workshop and office at the rear of the site, g) relocation of waste water treatment plant and percolation area in rear garden
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irishtown, Ardcath, Garristown | Jun 2025 | €420,000 | 33 m |
| Ardcath, Garristown, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €525,000 | 36 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received8 November 2017
- Decision due11 January 2018
- Decision issued20 December 2017
- Grant issued8 February 2018
- Permission expiry7 February 2023
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