The townlands of Hilltown Jarretstown Walterstown Moor of Meath Rathleek, Cappaghcreen Milestown Oranstown Castlefarm Dunboyne and Bennetstown.
Proposed development
Permission for a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 23.99 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Meath with a total site area of c. 25.71 ha. The proposed development consists of the following elements: •Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes or cable route sections and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Meath County Council (MCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: •The proposed Coolmine cable route section in MCC is approximately 3.42 km in length crossing the townlands of Hilltown, Jarretstown and Walterstown from east to west. • The proposed Leixlip cable route section in MCC is approximately 4.08 km in length crossing the townlands of Moor of Meath, Walterstown, Rathleek, Cappaghcreen and Milestown from south to north. • The proposed Macetown cable route is wholly within MCC and is approximately 16.49 km in length crossing the townlands of Cappaghcreen, Walterstown, Milestown, Rathleek, Oranstown, Castlefarm, Dunboyne and Bennetstown from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: • Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; • Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; • Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; • All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Assessment (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Decision due
- 22 Nov 2026
Timeline
Application received
16 Jan 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Thu 19 Feb 2026
Council asked for further information
11 Mar 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
28 Sept 2026
Decision due
22 Nov 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
change of use of an existing residential apartment to use of offices
for the construction of a two storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling involving the removal of the existing single storey entrance porch and balcony and all other associated ancillary site development works
the erection of a retractable wall-mounted awning with signage; provision of an ancillary, screened, external seating area with tables and chairs and windbreaks including operator signage (pursuant to Condition 8 of An Coimisiún Pleanála reference PL17.315651 and PA Ref: 221509). The works are at the front/side of the southern facing elevations of the building. All associated works to the café building to complete the development
the development consists of permission for retention of change of use of attic to storage area and retention of 2 x Velux windows to the rear and permission to demolish existing garage and to construct a single storey extension to the side and rear of existing dwelling house and all associated site development works. This application if granted will supercede and result in the rescinding of planning reference no. 211504
Permission for a change of use from a 1st floor office with ground floor entrance to a specialist medical clinic performing hair transplant surgery and non surgical aesthetic procedures and all associated site development works.
Permission for a change of use from a 1st floor office with ground floor entrance to a specialist medical clinic performing hair transplant surgery and non surgical aesthetic procedures and all associated site development works. Alterations: There would be no external alterations to the building and only minor interior alterations such as installing stud walls and installing sinks/toilets. No work will be taking place to structural walls. Footfall: The practice is a specialist practice in that we perform FUE hair transplantation and non surgical aesthetic procedures. As such, we maintain a very minimal footfall with procedures taking 6-8 hours and having only 2 rooms available for procedures each day. Procedures are classed as minor surgical procedures and are performed on an outpatient basis in that patients return home after treatment with no overnight stay. Procedures are performed under local anaesthetic meaning no recovery beds are required. Parking: Due to the minimal footfall we do not require large amounts of parking other than that which is available on site and close to property, and we don't envision this placing any significant pressure on what is available locally. Visits to the clinic will be by appointment only and there would be minimal overlap, ensuring footfall remains low. Signage: In terms of external signage, due to the private nature of the treatments and high end experience we are looking to deliver, we do not envision the need for obtuse external signage other than the clinic logo inset above the door within the window panel and A5 brass plaques to the side of the door. Waste: With regards to clinical waste, we will have a full clinical waste collection program in place and there is ample storage areas for locked clinical waste bins at the rear of the property. The dentist next door has their clinical waste bins stored outside, and I would also consider approaching them to enquire whether they would like to share facilities such as a purpose made bin storage shed. Local Integration: As well as being able to add to the high end, specialist practices in the area, we would be looking to support local businesses through activities such as purchasing patient lunches from nearby shops/cafes, buying medical equipment and medications from the local pharmacy of which enquiries have already been made as to setting up business accounts, collaborating with the local men's barbers and stylists and booking stays for staff