GrantedExtensionDecided 18 August 2016

The Rhine Barfordstown, Balrath Kells, Co. Meath

Rear extension, roof alterations, and retention of a converted garage near Kells.

KA160691 · Meath County Council · Lodged 27 June 2016

Reference: KA160691
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 27 June 2016

Summary

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The project involves building a single-storey rear extension to an existing two-storey house, adding roof lights, and altering doors and windows. It also seeks retention for a previously converted garage, carport, and coal store into living accommodation.

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Storey: 1

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Official record

Development description

Development will consist of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing two storey house, the provision of a roof light to the rear (west) roof slope and to the side (south) roof slope, provision of double doors at ground floor side (south) elevation in lieu of an existing window and alteration to existing door to ground floor rear (west) elevation. The application also includes for the retention of a previously converted garage, carport and coal store to living accommodation and the associated installation of two windows to the front (east) elevation

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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Built & sold

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 7 November 2016.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Gable Cottage, Lackmelch, Balrath Rd	Aug 2025	€375,000	346 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received27 June 2016
Decision due21 August 2016
Decision issued18 August 2016
Grant issued27 September 2016
Permission expiry26 September 2021

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