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-generatedThis 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.
- 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
“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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 6 August 2019.
Notified floor area: 384.33 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Newmans Mill, Athboy, Meath | Jul 2025 | €190,000 | 162 m |
| 8 Connaught Place, Athboy, Co Meath | Jun 2025 | €280,000 | 255 m |
| 4 The Engine House, Trim Rd, Athboy | Sept 2025 | €326,500 | 328 m |
| 2 The Engine House, Trim Rd, Athboy | Sept 2025 | €215,000 | 328 m |
| 5 Ardan, Athboy, Meath | Oct 2025 | €280,000 | 351 m |
| 7 Ardan, Athboy, Meath | Aug 2025 | €292,000 | 361 m |
| 3 The Old Station House, Athboy, Meath | Feb 2026 | €325,000 | 363 m |
| 21 Gandon Court, Athboy, Meath | Aug 2025 | €225,000 | 386 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 received30 May 2018
- Decision due4 October 2018
- Decision issued2 October 2018
- Grant issued15 November 2018
- Permission expiry14 November 2023
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