GrantedHousing estateDecided 30 July 2020

Blackcastle Demesne, Navan, Co. Meath

Replacement of 61 permitted houses with 70 new dwellings on a protected estate.

NA200617 · Meath County Council · Lodged 12 May 2020

Reference: NA200617
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 12 May 2020
Residential units: 70
Floor area: 7960 m²

Summary

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Planning permission is sought for a residential development at Blackcastle Demesne, Navan, Co. Meath. The proposal seeks to replace 61 previously permitted dwellings with 70 new dwellings, representing an overall increase of 9 units, alongside a new playground and parking.

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Official record

Development description

A residential development at blackcastle demesne (a protected structure), relating to a site (phase2) of c. 2.02 hectares located at a central portion of the development permitted under ref: na160607 (abp ref pl17.247839) and na191175 and comprises the replacement of 61 previously permitted dwellings with 70 no. Dwellings (an increase of 9 no. Dwellings from 215 no. Permitted dwellings to 224 no. Dwellings on the overall landholding). The development will consist of: a) replacement of the approved 61 no. Two-storey dwellings to now provide 70 no. Dwellings (an increase of 9 no. Dwellings) comprising 1 no. Single storey 3 bedroom detached dwelling, 12 no. Two-storey 2 bedroom dwellings, 50 no. Two-storey, 3 bedroom dwellings and 7 no. Two and three-storey, 4 bedroom dwellings. B) 18 no. Additional car parking spaces within the curtilage of the 9 no. Additional houses c) a children's playground area to the west of the site comprising c. 417sq. M. D) all site development works. The wider site includes blackcastle house, entrance pillars (both protected structures nos. Nt025-111 and nt025-112) and associated walled garden and outbuildings. A natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of this planning application

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

A2 - New ResidentialR1

“New Residential”

National zoning type: New/proposed residential

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
13 The View, Ruxton Oaks, Blackcastle - Navan	Jan 2026	€430,000	62 m
12 Fitzherbert Wood, Slane Rd, Navan	Nov 2025	€160,000	119 m
15 Bru Na Habhainn, Navan, Meath	Oct 2025	€358,000	182 m
6 The Court, Ruxton Oaks, Navan	Jun 2026	€341,500	201 m
136 Blackcastle Lodge, Flower Hill, Navan	Jun 2026	€410,000	221 m
163 Blackcastle Demesne, Slane Rd, Navan	Apr 2025	€335,000	250 m
130 Blackcastle Lodge, Navan, Meath	Jan 2025	€311,000	264 m
110 Blackcastle Lodge, Navan, Meath	Apr 2026	€305,000	275 m

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Key dates

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Application received12 May 2020
Decision due1 August 2020
Decision issued30 July 2020
Grant issued11 September 2020
Permission expiry9 May 2022

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