Kenlis Place, Kells, Co. Meath
Conversion and extension of a building in Kells to create two 1-bedroom apartments.
KA160984 · Meath County Council · Lodged 9 September 2016
- Reference
- KA160984
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 September 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of a rear extension, refurbishment, and a two-storey extension to create two 1-bedroom apartments with studies. The building is located within the Kells Architectural Conservation Area.
- Residential units
- 2
- Storeys
- 2
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Development will consist of the demolition of existing 2 storey extension to rear (north) of the property, refurbishment, change of use and two storey extension of existing structure to comprise 1 bedroom apartment with study at ground floor level and 1 bedroom apartment with study (with private deck to rear at first floor level) access to first floor apartment from new entrance off kenlis place. The works to the existing building shall also include the provision of a new bin store off kenlis place and the provision of 3 no. Rooflights to the rear north elevation. Permission is sought for all ancillary works and services. The building is located within kells architectural conservation area
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Commercial Town or Village Centre”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown, Kilsyre, Kells | Jul 2025 | €132,500 | 60 m |
| Cloghbally, Mullagh, Kells | Dec 2025 | €163,000 | 60 m |
| Railway House, Kells, Meath | Jul 2025 | €330,000 | 60 m |
| Johnstown, Kilskyre, Kells | May 2025 | €295,126 | 60 m |
| Newcastle, Moynalty, Kells | Jul 2025 | €428,000 | 60 m |
| Ballynamona, Carnaross, Kells | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 60 m |
| 15 Upper Courtyard, Headfort Demesne, Kells | May 2025 | €260,000 | 60 m |
| Bawn, Carlanstown, Kells | Apr 2026 | €75,000 | 60 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 received9 September 2016
- Decision due3 November 2016
- Decision issued24 October 2016
- Grant issued2 December 2016
- Permission expiry1 December 2021
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