Kenlis House & Convent Of Mercy, Headfort Place, Kells Co. Meath
Alterations and extensions to Kenlis House and Convent of Mercy protected structures in Kells.
KA190037 · Meath County Council · Lodged 18 January 2019
- Reference
- KA190037
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 January 2019
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 41.5 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe works include partial demolition and a new 54.5sqm single-storey extension to Kenlis House, alongside internal alterations. Works to the Convent of Mercy include alterations to a modern infill screen and removal of modern windows, doors, and brick infill.
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 will consist of works to kenlis house (a protected structure) to include; the demolition of a single storey lean-to extension abutting the gable and the partial demolition of a single storey extension to the rear. Internal alterations and upgrading of the existing house to include; removal of modern partitions, redecoration, reordering of layout and refurbishment works. Provision of a 54.5sqm single storey extension to the rear and east of the existing house with a 9sqm. External terrace at first floor level. All ancillary site and landscape works to front and rear garden. Works to convent of mercy (a protected structure) to include; alteration to the modern "in fill" screen from the flanking carriage arch. The removal of modern windows and doors to a single storey sheltered walkway and removal of modern brick infill walls to east of convent
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Community Infrastructure”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities 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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown, Kilsyre, Kells | Jul 2025 | €132,500 | 147 m |
| Cloghbally, Mullagh, Kells | Dec 2025 | €163,000 | 147 m |
| Railway House, Kells, Meath | Jul 2025 | €330,000 | 147 m |
| Johnstown, Kilskyre, Kells | May 2025 | €295,126 | 147 m |
| Newcastle, Moynalty, Kells | Jul 2025 | €428,000 | 147 m |
| 15 Upper Courtyard, Headfort Demesne, Kells | May 2025 | €260,000 | 147 m |
| Ballynamona, Carnaross, Kells | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 147 m |
| Bawn, Carlanstown, Kells | Apr 2026 | €75,000 | 147 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 received18 January 2019
- Decision due14 March 2019
- Decision issued11 March 2019
- Grant issued25 April 2019
- Permission expiry24 April 2024
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