The Halfcarton River Moat, Ballymacad and Ballynagranshy, Oldcastle
Proposed development
Rehabilitation and improvement of a 2km stretch of the Halfcarton River at Moat, Ballymacad and Ballynagranshy, Oldcastle, Co. Meath. Works will include removal of some in-stream vegetation, repair and reinstatement of existing in-stream structures, improvement and alteration of flow dynamics by the construction of deflectors and weirs and the introduction of spawning gravel to improve breeding habitats for trout. Appropriate assessment and an NIS has been submitted as part of this application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Decision due
- 3 Jan 2026
Timeline
Application received
24 Apr 2025
Council asked for further information
17 Jun 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
30 Sept 2025
Decision due
3 Jan 2026
Decision: conditional
18 Dec 2025
Grant issued
12 Feb 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
the development consists of the request for amendment to condition no. 2 of pl. ref. 21/1721 to allow for continued use of playschool facility for a permanent use
planning permission is being sought for the rehabilitation and improvement of a 2km stretch of the Halfcarton River at Moat, Ballymacad and Ballynagranshy. Works will include removal of some in-stream vegetation, repair and reinstatement of existing in-stream structures, improvement and alteration of flow dynamics by the construction of deflectors and weirs and the introduction of spawning grovel to improve breeding habitats for trout. Appropriate assessment and an NIS has been submitted as part of this application
the development consists of the following: Retention permission for (1) Change of use of existing domestic store and out building to residential use (2) Elevational changes including additional window and door opes (3) A new raised pitched roof to the building and (4) all ancillary site works. Planning permission is sought for (1) To install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area (2) To remove the existing roof and construct a new slated roof (3) Make alterations to window opes and (4) All ancillary site development works. The retained building is for family use only and will not be sub-let, leased or sold. It will be occupied by family members only and will remain part of Land registry Folio MH12472. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
change of use of existing outbuildings to living accommodation
the development consists of (1) amendment to condition no. 2 of pl. ref. KA/160831 for continued use of playschool facility for a further 5 years from 27th October 2021 and all ancillary site works. (2) Retention permission for additional floor area for internal play area, office and store and additional window (4) Retention permission for roof covering canopy to original external play area. (5) And ancillary site works
(1) Construct new 2 storey extension and carry out renovation works to original dwelling house (2) Upgrade existing septic tank to new mechanical wastewater treatment system & percolation area. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application