The Murrens, Baltrasna Townland Oldcastle, Co. Meath
Proposed development
Extension to the existing manufacturing factory facility and all ancillary works (plan refs. KA101227; KA151329; 22/79 and 22/708. The proposed extension will cover a total footprint of 6,827.1 m2; consisting of a northern extension area of 4,996.6 m2 (internal area 4,804.8 m2 being 145.6 m long x 33 m wide) and a southern extension area of 1,830.5 m2 (internal area 1,675.2 m2 being 104.7 m long x 16 m wide) with the overall height of the factory extension areas being the same as the existing factory at c. 14 m above ground level
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Decision due
- 7 Jun 2026
Timeline
Application received
13 Apr 2026
Decision due
7 Jun 2026
Decision: conditional
5 Jun 2026
Grant issued
16 Jul 2026
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extensions to the existing prefabricating manufacturing facility covering a combined total footprint area of 2,054 m2 consisting of: (1) 1,118 m2 extension to western side of factory permitted and constructed under P. Ref. 22/708; (2) 302 m2 extension to western side of factory permitted and constructed under P. Refs. KA/101227 & 22/79; (3) 634 m2 extension to western and southern sides of factory permitted (not yet constructed) under P. Ref. 26/60411. The overall height of the extension areas will be the same as the existing structures at c. 14 m above ground level
the development will consist - Development within an application area of c. 7 hectares. - A proposed new precast concrete manufacturing factory facility (c. 5.280m2) and all ancillary works. The proposed new factory will form an extension to the northern side of the existing precast concrete manufacturing factory on site as permitted by plan refs. KA101227; KA151329 and 2279; will be c. 160m long x c.33m wide (internal dimensions); with the overall height of the factory extension being the same as the existing factory at c. 14m above ground level. - Erection of 2,650m2 of photovoltaic panels on the roof of the existing and proposed factory units with all associated site works. - Provision of concrete surfacing over yard, storage and access road areas (c. 1.88 hectares). - 2 no. external gantry cranes (referenced 3 & 4 on plans) to be located within the existing external storage area for the movement of finished products within the storage area and for the loading of delivery HGVs. The proposed cranes will be c. 22.5m wide and c. 11.8m high and will move along a fixed track c. 160m in length. Provision for extension of existing external gantry crane no. 2 by c. 42.5m. - Additional (3rd) storage silo associated with the existing concrete batching plant (p. ref. KA101227), with an overall height similar to the existing silos of c.27.3m. - Permission for replacement of the existing waste water treatment system (WWTS) to allow for increased capacity and relocation of the percolation area.
retention of amendment of previously permitted development associated with plan refs. KA101227 and KA151329 including the following items: Vehicle access ramp with retaining wall structure for access to the aggregate storage bins associated with the existing permitted concrete batching plant. Two-storey lean-to structure with external staircase to the southern side of the existing factory consisting of offices (2 no.), kitchenette, toilets (5 no.), store, electrical power room and transformer room (c. 158m2). Precast factory floor area of c. 108 m2 beyond the previously permitted factory area of c. 3,940 m2. Stand-alone canteen, changing facility c. 127 m2 (c. 18.4m long x c. 6.9m wide) and c. 3.7m high. Existing waste water treatment system (WWTS) and associated percolation area. Retention of existing 2 no. external gantry cranes (referenced 1 & 2 on plans) located to the west of the existing factory. The cranes are c. 22.5m wide and c. 11.8m high and move along a fixed trace c. 160m in length
the development will consist/consists of: Development within an application area of c, 6.6 hectares. Permission for a proposed new precast concrete manufacturing factory facility (c. 5,280m2) including an external hardstanding concrete yard area (c.2,545m2) and all ancillary works. The proposed new factory will form an extension to the northern side of the existing precast concrete manufacturing factory on site as permitted by plan refs. KA101227 and KA151329; will be c. 160m long x c.33m wide (internal dimensions); with the overall height of the factory extension being the same as the existing factory at c. 14m above ground level. Permission for 2 no. external gantry cranes (referenced 3 & 4 on plans) to be located within the existing external storage area for the movement of finished products within the storage area and for the loading of delivery HGVs. The proposed cranes will be c. 22.5m wide and c. 11.8m high and will move along a fixed track c. 160m in length. Provision for extension of existing external gantry crane no. 2 by c. 42.5m. Permission for an additional (3rd) storage silo associated with the existing concrete batching plant (p. ref. KA101227), with an overall height similar to the existing silos of c. 27.3m. Retention permission of the following items associate with plan refs. KA101227 and KA151329: Vehicle access ramp with retaining wall structure for access to the aggregate storage bins associated with the existing permitted concrete batching plant; Two-storey lean-to-structure with external staircase the southern side of the existing factory consisting of offices (2 no.), kitchenette, toilets (5 no.)/store/electrical power room and transformer room (c. 158m2); Precast factory floor area of c. 108m2 beyond the previously permitted factory area of c. 3,940m2; Stand-alone canteen/changing facility c. 127m2 (c. 18.4m long x c.6.9m wide) and c. 3.7m high. Retention permission of existing 2no. external gantry cranes (referenced 1 & 2 on plans) located to the west of the existing factory. The cranes are c. 22.5m wide and c. 11.8m high and move along a fixed track c. 160m in length. Retention permission of the existing waste water treatment system (WWTS) and associated percolation area, with replacement of the existing WWTS to allow for increased capacity and relocation of the percolation area. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application