Headfort Arms Hotel, Headfort Place, Kells Co. Meath
Removal of a roof structure to build a two-storey extension with 10 guest bedrooms at the Headfort Arms Hotel.
KA180008 · Meath County Council · Lodged 5 January 2018
- Reference
- KA180008
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 January 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe development is located within the curtilage of a protected structure. It involves removing an existing metal roof over the function room foyer and replacing it with a split-level, two-storey extension to provide 10 en-suite guest bedrooms.
- Storeys
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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
The development is within the curtilage of a protected structure i. D. No. Kt017-060 and niah reg. No. 1412011 listed under appendix c, record of protected structures of the kells development plan 2013-2019. The development will consist of the removal of existing monopitch metal roof structure to function room entrance foyer which also contains existing water storage tanks, to be replaced by an extension comprising two additional floors in a split-level layout to provide 10 no. Guest bedrooms each with en-suite facilities. Also to replace existing water tanks with new to be contained on new roof design, to include for internal and external alterations to existing structure and for connections to public services and all ancillary site works
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenlis Crescent, Kells, Meath | Jul 2026 | €350,000 | 96 m |
| 8 Headfort Park, Ceanannus Mor, Meath | Nov 2025 | €390,000 | 118 m |
| Castle St, Kells, Meath | Apr 2025 | €23,465 | 150 m |
| Cloghbally, Mullagh, Kells | Dec 2025 | €163,000 | 168 m |
| Railway House, Kells, Meath | Jul 2025 | €330,000 | 168 m |
| Ballynamona, Carnaross, Kells | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 168 m |
| 15 Upper Courtyard, Headfort Demesne, Kells | May 2025 | €260,000 | 168 m |
| Johnstown, Kilskyre, Kells | May 2025 | €295,126 | 168 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 received5 January 2018
- Further information received18 June 2018
- Decision due15 July 2018
- Decision issued11 July 2018
- Grant issued21 August 2018
- Permission expiry20 August 2023
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