Spruce Cottage, Bennetstown Dunboyne, Co. Meath A86 Y497
Proposed development
The development will consist of: 1. Modifications to the existing dwelling, including the construction of a new single-storey extension to the side and rear of the house; 2. Removal of the existing rear block-built garden shed and relocation of the existing steel-framed garden shed to the rear of the site; 3. Along with all associated and ancillary site development works. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Decision due
- 15 Feb 2026
Timeline
Application received
16 Jul 2025
Council asked for further information
4 Sept 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
19 Jan 2026
Decision due
15 Feb 2026
Decision: conditional
13 Feb 2026
Grant issued
26 Mar 2026
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new house
the development will consist of 1. New Dwelling and Garage, 2. New Entrance, 3. Oakstown Wastewater Treatment System with Percolation Area, 4. Landscaping & all
Navan Road, Bracetown, Dunboyne Co Meath · refused 8 Feb 2022 · about 240 m away · 21168
new house
the construction of a new build detached two storey house (231 sq.m) with single storey extension to the rear, entrance gates and piers together with all associ
Navan Road, Bracetown, Dunboyne Co. Meath · refused 29 Jul 2019 · about 230 m away · RA190708
Planning history within 750 m
the construction of (1) a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, (2) a single storey extension to the front of the existing dwelling and (3) a rear dormer roof extension, together with all associated site works
the development will consist of the construction of new two storey dwelling, new sewage treatment system and percolation area, Entrance walls and piers, private well and all ancillary site works
the development will consist of the construction of new two storey dwelling, new sewage treatment system and percolation area, Entrance walls and piers, private well and all ancillary site works
The proposed development will consist of the demolition and clearance of the existing agri-retail building (c.651 sqm gross floor area) known as “Drummonds Country Store” to facilitate the construction of a new building along the western boundary that will accommodate a new agri-retail building incorporating ancillary offices and amenities at ground floor level as well as a first-floor mezzanine that accommodates additional ancillary office space and a meeting room (c.1,170 sqm gross floor area). The proposed building features a mono-pitch roof. Elevational signage to the south-east (front) and north-east (side) elevations is also proposed. The development also provides for a new single-storey stand-alone canteen (21sqm) to the north-east (rear) of the existing store building and the change of use of the existing weighbridge office (c.25sqm) to use as site storage. An additional 29no surface car parking spaces are also proposed on the site alongside the reconfiguration of the layout of the existing 30no car parking spaces (59no car parking spaces total). It is proposed to install a new static water tank, approximately 3.5 metres high, and also relocate 6no existing LPG tanks to the north-west (rear) of the new building. Access to the development will be via the existing permitted and established access to the site from the Kilbride Road (L1010). It is proposed replace the existing vehicular access gates with new vehicular access gates at the existing site entrance to match the existing boundary fence. All existing boundaries, including natural boundaries comprising mature trees and hedgerow along the western and northern boundaries are to be retained. The proposed development also provides for bicycle parking, external site lighting and EV charging points along with all associated landscaping and site development works.
the development will consist of the following; Amendments to the extension of the existing dwelling, previously granted permission under permission reference number 2460903 which will include 2 storey extensions to existing single storey dwelling to front, side and rear and all associated site development works
the development will consist of the following: Amendments to the extension of the existing dwelling, previously granted permission under permission reference number 2460903 which will include 2 storey extensions to existing single storey dwelling to front, side and rear and all associated site development works