Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedChange of useDecided 2 October 2018

Main Street (formerly Ulster Bank, Athboy, Co. Meath

Conversion of a former bank into three apartments in Athboy.

KA180559 · Meath County Council · Lodged 30 May 2018

Reference
KA180559
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
30 May 2018

Summary

AI-generated

This application proposes the change of use of a former bank premises, which is a protected structure, into three apartment units. Works include internal modifications, reinstating front windows and railings, and upgrading rear extensions.

Change of useapartmentsprotected structureheritage
Residential units
3
Storeys
3

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

Change of use of existing premises from commercial use to 3 no. Apartment units at ground, first and second floor which will involve modifications to existing internal plan layout. Additional works to the protected structure will include re-instating the window and cast-iron railings at ground floor to front of building previously removed to facilitate installation of an atm machine. The development also includes upgrade of the existing flat roof extensions to rear to include mono pitch zinc roof and new balcony outdoor area for apartment at first floor, part demolition of flat roof structure to widen existing vehicular access gate, provision for 2 no. Car parking spaces on site at rear, together with all associated site works. This is a protected structure mh029-216

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

B1 - Commercial Town or Village CentreUC
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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Built & sold

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 6 August 2019.

Notified floor area: 384.33

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
42 Newmans Mill, Athboy, MeathJul 2025€190,000162 m
8 Connaught Place, Athboy, Co MeathJun 2025€280,000255 m
4 The Engine House, Trim Rd, AthboySept 2025€326,500328 m
2 The Engine House, Trim Rd, AthboySept 2025€215,000328 m
5 Ardan, Athboy, MeathOct 2025€280,000351 m
7 Ardan, Athboy, MeathAug 2025€292,000361 m
3 The Old Station House, Athboy, MeathFeb 2026€325,000363 m
21 Gandon Court, Athboy, MeathAug 2025€225,000386 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

  1. Application received30 May 2018
  2. Decision due4 October 2018
  3. Decision issued2 October 2018
  4. Grant issued15 November 2018
  5. Permission expiry14 November 2023

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