Coolfore Td., Ashbourne, Co. Meath
Proposed development
The development consists of retention permission for additional first floor space to agricultural building being 20.1 m2 (previously open to ground floor), & permission for proposed internal & external changes to floor plans & elevations, being canteen/camera room to be repositioned to first floor, with shower room & tackroom/secure store, & windows to first floor & door to stairwell at ground floor. Ground floor will be as per planning permission ref. no. 22/1382, apart from agricultural barn/store to be extended into previous canteen/camera room area. Previous planning permission ref. no. 22/1382.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Decision due
- 24 Feb 2026
Timeline
Application received
22 Dec 2025
Decision due
24 Feb 2026
Decision: conditional
17 Feb 2026
Grant issued
31 Mar 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
the development will consist of permission to relocate the entrance gateway to the detached dwelling house, granted planning permission under planning registry reference 24 370. Existing entrance to the stable yard to remain unchanged as a separate entrance. Re-alinement & setting back of the existing hedgerow on either side as previously granted. Along with all landscape and site development works.
the development will consist of the temporary placement and occupation of one mobile home, within an approximate maximum envelope of 12.2m long by 4.2m wide by 3.5m high, for use solely by the applicant and immediate family during construction of the dwelling permitted under Planning Ref. 25/60126; the installation of a temporary sealed foul pumping chamber and rising main connecting to the inlet of the permitted on-site wastewater treatment system; temporary water and electricity arrangements; associated siting works; and removal of the mobile home and temporary service connections following first occupation of the permitted dwelling or within the period permitted by the Planning Authority, whichever occurs first
The development will consist of: The temporary placement and occupation of one mobile home, within an approximate maximum envelope of 12.2m long by 4.2m wide by 3.5m high, for use solely by the applicant and immediate family during construction of the dwelling permitted under Planning Ref. 25/60126; The installation of a temporary sealed foul pumping chamber and rising main connecting to the inlet of the permitted on-site wastewater treatment system; Temporary water and electricity arrangements; Associated siting works; and Removal of the mobile home and temporary service connections following first occupation of the permitted dwelling or within the period permitted by the Planning Authority, whichever occurs first.
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW COMMERCIAL STORE
The development will consist of the construction of 1. 2-storey extension to north side of dwelling 2. Single storey extension to south side of dwelling 3. Revised front porch with internal amendments and all ancillary site works as a revision to works granted under reg. ref. 2460315
Permission is sought for proposed development of a truck park, ancillary maintenance and office facility and associated development and site works, on a site of c.2.37 ha, comprising: (a) A hardcore area of 5,829 sq.m to accommodate circulation and parking for 20 articulated and rigid body tipper trucks, 22 staff car parking spaces, and the parking and storage of ancillary plant and machinery. (b) Surface water drainage infrastructure including an attenuation pond, petrol interceptor, and associated ancillary infrastructure. (c) A 4-bay maintenance building of 284.68 sq.m for the storage and light maintenance of the trucks parked on site only, including a concrete apron of 478 sq.m on the southern side of the maintenance building. (d) The upgrade and improvement of an existing entrance to a dwelling from the R155 Regional Road, to provide for a dual entrance to the proposed parking facility and the domestic dwelling, and removal and set back of the front boundary of the adjoining property to the south to provide appropriate sightlines from the upgraded entrance. (e) The construction of an access road of 120.6 m in length within the curtilage of the existing dwelling to access the parking facility to the east, and the construction of entrance gates and 2m high walls on both sides of the proposed access road for its full length, and the demolition of the existing domestic garage to accommodate the proposed new access road. (f) The change of use of part (48.34 sq.m) of the existing dwelling for use as offices ancillary to the parking and maintenance facility, including the provision of 5 car parking spaces to the front of the dwelling for use by the ancillary office space and two spaces to the rear for use by the dwelling. 85.97 sq.m of the existing dwelling will continue as residential use. The existing septic tank and percolation area servicing the dwelling will be replaced by a proprietary wastewater treatment system and polishing filter. (g) And all landscaping within the curtilage of the existing dwelling, to the north of the proposed truck park and shed to screen from the N2 National Primary Road, and along the R155 Regional Road frontage. Retention Permission is being sought for: (h) The retention of an earthen berm of 2.1m in height and for a length of 150m, and associated landscaping, along the western boundary of the site. Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application