GrantedIndustrialDecided 9 August 2019

Ashbourne Industrial Estate, Ashbourne, Co. Meath

Industrial site upgrades including demolitions, a new substation, and a loading bay in Ashbourne.

AA190803 · Meath County Council · Lodged 19 June 2019

Reference: AA190803
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 19 June 2019

Summary

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This application proposes extensive upgrades at Ashbourne Industrial Estate, including the demolition of a pumphouse, ESB substation, and raised roof. It includes erecting a new 35 sq.m substation, a new HGV loading bay, a compressor room, a pallet storage area, and an 83-space car park.

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Official record

Development description

Demolition of existing pumphouse associated with the disused sprinkler system located in the south eastern corner of the site, demolition of existing esb substation and the erection of a new larger 35 sq. M substation, provision of steel roofed structure to cover the existing bunded area located on the south western boundary, provision of a new hgv reduced level loading bay along gridline h on south eastern elevation, a 30 sq. M compressor room and air handling unit located adjacent to the compresser room at ground floor level on the south eastern elevation between gridlines 3,6/h. Provision of a lean-to pallet storage area between gridlines hl/3 and the location of a waste compactor unit at the end of the lean-to adjacent to l/3. Provision of a new 83 space carpark and associated new entrance roadway and security barriers including wire mesh fencing and gateways on the south eastern corner of the site. Provision of hgv loading door and roller shutter on the eastern elevation along gridline l. Provision of a smoking shelter at the junction of gridlines 6/h. Provision of a bike storage area adjacent gridline 8/2. Demolition of an existing raised roof area between gridlines ef/4, and provision of a raised roof area (3.6m above existing roof level) to accommodate internal craneage between gridlines ef/3.5,5.5, there will be 2 number air handling units located on top of this raised roof projection. Further provision of a raised roof area to accommodate internal craneage between il/1,3, there will be one number air handling unit located on top of this roof. Provision of new external cladding to all areas where cladding exists already, provision of 27 new slit windows 4.5m wide by . 8m high to provide high level lighting on the wall elevations of the factory both at high level and on the raised roof projections at high level, all located on main existing factory wall elevations and new roof projections. Replacement of all windows in the current administration block between gridlines ab/2,6 provision of van loading bays between e, g/6. Provision of two wall mounted signs 33 sq. M in area, provision of water attenuation tanks under the carpark located in the north western corner of the site and also on the northern boundary to connect into existing surface water drain in the north west corner of the site, removal of existing water tanks from the corner of the building adjacent to gridlines 6/b. Provision of a new fire escape door and steps along gridline 3.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

E2 - General Enterprise and EmploymentSI

“General Enterprise and Employment”

National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
189 Rathlodge, Ashbourne, Meath	Apr 2025	€445,000	394 m
177 Rath Lodge, Ashbourne, Meath	Feb 2025	€339,000	415 m
193 Rath Lodge, Ashbourne, Meath	Jan 2026	€525,000	417 m
27 The Ashes, Ashbourne, Meath	Sept 2025	€275,000	430 m
27 Brindley Park Green, Ashbourne, Meath	Jun 2026	€391,000	442 m
12 The Ashes, Ashbourne, Meath	Jun 2025	€210,000	464 m
12 The Ashes, Ashbourne, Meath	Oct 2025	€210,000	464 m
26 Rath Lodge, Ashbourne, Meath	Jan 2025	€385,000	469 m

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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 received19 June 2019
Decision due13 August 2019
Decision issued9 August 2019
Grant issued23 September 2019
Permission expiry22 September 2024

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