Townparks, Navan Road Kells, Co. Meath
Permission is sought to continue using an existing 30-metre-high lattice communication structure.
KA170190 · Meath County Council · Lodged 24 February 2017
- Reference
- KA170190
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 February 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to continue the use of an existing 30-metre-high lattice communication structure carrying dishes and antennae. The structure is located within an existing 2.4-metre-high fenced compound at the ESB Kells 38kV Substation.
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Official record
Development description
To continue the use of the existing 30 metre high lattice communication structure, carrying communication dishes and antennae within an existing 2.4 metre high fenced compound previously granted temporary permission ref. Ka111157 (an bord pleanala ref. Pl17.240308) at esb telecoms ltd telecommunication compound esb kells 38kv substation
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Transport and Utilities”
National zoning type: Mixed/general water/wastewater uses
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowfield, Navan Rd, Kells | Oct 2025 | €510,000 | 138 m |
| Headfort Rd, Kells, Meath | Aug 2025 | €300,000 | 343 m |
| 11 Headfort Glebe, Kells, Meath | Jul 2025 | €520,000 | 460 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 February 2017
- Decision due20 April 2017
- Decision issued19 April 2017
- Grant issued25 May 2017
- Permission expiry24 May 2022
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