GrantedHousing estateDecided 29 October 2019

Blackcastle Demesne, Navan, Co. Meath

Replacement of 38 permitted houses with 48 houses and relocation of a creche on a site containing protected structures.

NA191175 · Meath County Council · Lodged 6 September 2019

Reference: NA191175
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 6 September 2019
Residential units: 48
Floor area: 4642.4 m²

Summary

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Permission is sought for a development on a site containing Blackcastle House, a protected structure, though no works are proposed to the structure itself. The proposal replaces 38 previously permitted two-storey dwellings with 48 two-storey dwellings, and relocates a permitted two-storey creche.

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Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

Development at blackcastle demesne (a protected structure),navan, co. Meath, relating to a site of c. 1.71 hectares located at the north eastern portion of the development permitted under ref: na/160607 (an bord pleanala ref. Pl17.247839) for 205 no. Dwellings, and comprises the replacement of previously permitted 38 no. Dwellings with 48 no. Dwellings (an increase from 205 no. Permitted to 215 on the overall landholding). Blackcastle house, entrance pillars and associated walled garden and outbuildings are protected structures, (there are no works proposed to the protected structure). The development will consist of: a) replacement of the approved 38 no. Two-storey dwellings to now provide 48 no. Two-storey dwellings (an increase of 10 no. Dwellings) comprising 20 no. Two-storey 2 bedroom dwellings, 28 no. Two-storey, 3 bedroom dwellings; b) relocation and reconfiguration of the approved two-storey creche to provide a two storey creche (c. 404 sq. M); c) reconfiguration of the proposed internal circulation, site services and open space areas; d) 92 no. Carparking spaces (and 8 no. Cycle spaces); e) all associated site development and landscape works. The wider site includes blackcastle house, entrance pillars (both protected structures) and associated walled garden and outbuildings. A natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of this planning application

Land-use zoning

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“New Residential”

National zoning type: New/proposed residential

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
6 The Court, Ruxton Oaks, Navan	Jun 2026	€341,500	34 m
15 Bru Na Habhainn, Navan, Meath	Oct 2025	€358,000	61 m
12 Fitzherbert Wood, Slane Rd, Navan	Nov 2025	€160,000	134 m
98 Bru Na Habhainn, Slane Rd, Navan	Jun 2025	€345,000	157 m
163 Blackcastle Demesne, Slane Rd, Navan	Apr 2025	€335,000	160 m
92 Bru Na Habhainn, Slane Rd, Navan	Apr 2025	€267,000	187 m
149 Blackcastle Demesne, Slane Road, Navan	Jun 2026	€333,000	187 m
38 Bru Na Habhainn, Slane Road, Navan	Nov 2025	€290,000	191 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received6 September 2019
Decision due31 October 2019
Decision issued29 October 2019
Grant issued13 December 2019
Permission expiry8 May 2027

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