Site of 0.9697 ha at Metges Road, Johnstown, Navan Co. Meath
Construction of 99 apartments, a sports facility, and a commercial hub across five buildings in Navan.
NA170997 · Meath County Council · Lodged 29 August 2017
- Reference
- NA170997
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 August 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe development comprises five buildings ranging from 3 to 5 storeys. It will deliver 99 apartments, a 348sqm sports facility, a 348sqm commercial hub, solar panels, and parking for 205 cars and 94 bicycles.
- Residential units
- 99
- Storeys
- 5
- Floor area
- 696 m²
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 construction of 5 no. Buildings outlined as follows: 1 no. 4 storey mixed use building referred to as block a, 1 no. 5 storey (including car park level) apartment building referred to as block b, 1 no. External stair/lift core servicing blocks a & b, 1 no. 4 to 5 storey (including car park level) apartment building referred to as block c, 1 no. 4 to 5 storey (including car park level) apartment building referred to as block d and 1 no. 3 to 4 storey (including car park level) apartment building referred to as block e - all with solar panels to roof. A new car park at ground level will be accessible via 2 no. Vehicular egress points off metges road along with 2 no. Pedestrian entrances. Parking for 205 no. Cars will be provided at car park level while spaces for 94 no. Bikes will be provided between car park level and a new plaza. The development will contain 8 no. 1 bed apartments, 82 no. 2 bed apartments and 9 no. 3 bed apartments along with 1 no. Sports facility of 348sqm and 1 no. Commercial hub of 348sqm both located in block a, 1 no. Esb substation and switch room, plant rooms and ancillary accommodation for both residential and commercial development along with landscaped open space, decks, new plaza and all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Mixed Use”
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1 Balis Village, Johnstown, Navan | Feb 2025 | €345,000 | 68 m |
| Apt C67 Bailis Village, Johnstown, Navan | Oct 2025 | €235,000 | 75 m |
| Apt C66 Bailis Village, Johnstown, Navan | Apr 2025 | €242,000 | 75 m |
| Apt 9 Block A Bailis Village, Johnstown, Navan | Jul 2025 | €315,000 | 96 m |
| C42 Bailis Village, Johnstown Village, Navan | Jan 2025 | €252,000 | 111 m |
| Block C Apt 52, Bailis Village, Johnstown | Mar 2025 | €192,000 | 111 m |
| 10 Priory Rd, Johnstown, Navan | Jan 2025 | €377,000 | 111 m |
| 16 Maple Cresent, Johnstown, Navan | Feb 2026 | €406,000 | 121 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 received29 August 2017
- Further information received14 December 2017
- Decision due26 January 2018
- Decision issued25 January 2018
- Appeal submitted19 February 2018
- Appeal decided25 September 2018
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