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Knavinstown and Coolfore , Curragha , County Meath

Jul 17 2025

Application Received

Sep 04 2025

Further Info. Requested

Jun 10 2026

Further Info. Received

Aug 19 2026

Decision

Aug 20 2026

Decision Due

Sep 14 2026

Appeal Submitted
  • Submitted: 17 / 07 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPEALED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

the proposed development comprises a 10-year planning consent for a ground-mounted solar PV energy installation on a site of approximately 62.96 hectares. It will include solar panels mounted on fixed-tilt frames with associated pile-driven support structures, inverters, transformers, a client substation, internal access tracks, underground cabling, perimeter deer fencing, CCTV security poles, welfare facilities and a temporary construction compound. Site access will be provided via an existing upgraded and widened entrance onto the R155. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
1.1km 13/09/2026 N/A Coolfore , Ashbourne , Co Meath 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. Details...
2km 15/08/2026 N/A Primatestown , Ashbourne , Co. Meath the proposed development comprises the closure of the existing site entrance, removal of the boundary wall, construction of a new boundary wall, relocation of the site entrance further along the southern boundary, and all associated site development works Details...
2.9km 05/08/2026 N/A Newtown,, Garristown,, Co. Dublin,, A42 AE14 Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension, removal of existi Details...
1.7km 30/07/2026 N/A Townlands of Kilbrew , and Loughlinstown , Ratoath Co. Meath RED III - Construction of a solar PV energy development associated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility with an operational life of 40 years on lands totalling approximately 36.3 hectares. The development will consist of the installation of approximately 208,600 sq. m. of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames and associated ancillary development including 3 no. transformer stations, string-inverters attached to panel frames, 25 no. CCTV security cameras mounted on 4 metre high poles, deer-proof perimeter security fencing (2 metres high) raised 200mm to allow for the movement of small mammals and gates; a BESS facility comprising an electrical compound, 180 no. battery storage units, electrical transformer/inverter station modules, 45 no. transformers, 3 no. storage containers, 3 no. 33 kV switch gear rooms, 1 no. control room building, 1 no. water tank, 1 no. underground fire water containment tank, a surface water infiltration area and 7 no. CCTV cameras enclosed with 2.5 metre high security fencing; the creation of a new access on L50161 public road to facilitate construction and operational phase access; internal access tracks between the solar arrays and the site entrance; a temporary construction compound; and all ancillary development works including landscaping and underground cable to connect the proposed transformer stations to a proposed 110kv substation with electrical control building and associated compound the subject of a separate planning permission under the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application Details...
2.5km 17/07/2026 CONDITIONAL Pillo Hotel The Rath , Ashbourne , Co. Meath the development will consist of a 2-storey extension to the side and front of the existing ballroom and ground-floor pre-function areas of the existing premises, to provide additional sanitary and storage facilities, as well as an altered entrance and all associated site works Details...
510m 19/06/2026 N/A Crickstown , Curragha , Ashbourne Co Meath development consisting of new vehicular entrance via Crickstown Road with associated footpaths, grass verges, landscaping, along with all associated site works and services. Outline permission for development consisting of; (a) The provision of 6no. two storey detached dwellings including 3no. 4-Bed houses and 3no. 3-Bed Houses (b) associated driveways, entrance piers, landscaping, boundary treatments and associated site works. (c) New connection to mains water supply and provision of a wastewater treatment system to each dwelling along with all associated site works and services. All at this site measuring circa 0.8 ha Details...
1.8km 27/05/2026 CONDITIONAL Kilbrew , Ashbourne , Co Meath Application for Planning Permission for the installation of a new sprinkler system water storage tank (850m3) on a new concrete base with a new pump house and all associated site works Details...
2.4km 15/05/2026 REFUSED Yellowshar , Kilmoon , Ashbourne Co. Meath The development will consist of: Construct a storey and a half type independent living unit on the footprint of existing domestic garage previously granted under planning ref. no. DA11/1026 (which is currently built to ground floor level), connect to existing on-site sewage treatment unit and percolation area, together with all associated site works. Details...
2.9km 15/05/2026 N/A Ashbourne Retail Park , Ballybin Road Ashbourne , County Meath The development will consist of the construction of 3 no. external padel courts with an associated canopy enclosure, a single-storey structure containing a sauna facility and changing facilities with ancillary storage. The development also includes a bin store, 5 no. car parking spaces, boundary treatments including fencing, hard and soft landscaping, internally illuminated signage, and all associated site development works. Details...
2.2km 05/05/2026 N/A Irishtown , Ashbourne , Co. Meath the construction of a two storey, detached dwelling house, detached garage with plant room and storage, new vehicular entrance, roadside hedgerow to be setback and replanted as necessary, new access road, New wastewater treatment unit and percolation area along with all associated services, service connections, landscape and site development works Details...
1.3km 01/05/2026 REFUSED Coolfore , Ashbourne , County Meath CONSTRUCTION OF NEW COMMERCIAL STORE Details...
2km 30/04/2026 N/A Ballyhack , Ashbourne , Co. Meath the development will consist of. Retention planning permission for the following; 1. Retention of 4no. own door farm staff accommodation units consisting of two 3 bedroom and two 4 bedroom units in a single storey terraced block, associated well and pump house, along with all associated landscape, site works and service connections. Planning Permission. 2. To alter the two 4 Bedroom units above to two 3 bedroom units. 3. Relocation of the existing farmyard entrance gateway and setting back of the existng roadside boundary hedge and existing field gate to achieve the appropriate sightlines, to access the above, 4. New wastewater treatment unit and polishing filter to serve the above Details...
670m 20/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Knavinstown Lodge , Knavinstown , Co. Meath the development will consist/consists of 1. Retention of existing shed for storage of utility water pump and filteration unit. 2. (i) The removal of Planning Condition 2 of Ref: AA/171105 to allow Knavinstown Lodge to be occupied, sold and /or leased as 2 No. Two Bedroom residential units separate from Knavinstown House, (i) Existing septic tank/percolation area to be decommissioned, (ii) Proposed installation of 2 No. proprietary wastewater treatment units/polishing filters, ancillary pipework and associated site development works for residential units 1 & 2 Knavinstown Lodge. (iv) Provision of 4 No. car parking spaces, (v) New boundary treatments, (vi) Provision of dedicated private amenity spaces Details...
360m 17/04/2026 N/A Curragha Water Treatment Plant , Knavinstown Curragha , County Meath. the development will consists of: • A 10-year planning permission for an operational life of 30 years. • Construction of a new building (9.5m x 8.5m) replacing the existing building which would be demolished (6m x 4.2m). This new building will have 3 separate compartments: chemical dosing, MCC and filtration room. In the Chemical dosing room, a 1200l chemical dosing tank will be installed in bund with within the room .2No. dosing pumps will be installed in a dosing cabinet, within the chemical dosing room. The filtration system will consist of 4 pressure filters to be installed, with its associated pipework, 2 pumps, 2 blowers and a compressor; • 2No. new pre oxidisation contact tanks (12.73m³ each) will be installed in the existing building, which is currently the filter building. The existing 2No, pressure filters in the building will be replaced by the new proposed contact tanks; • A new backwash holding tank (15.9m³) will be installed onsite to replace the existing tank but will be on a different location within the site; • The filtration process produce residual water (dirty wash water) in the process of backwashing. This water will undergo treatment (settlement and separation) before being discharged into the environment. 1 No. Equalisation precast tank (23m³), 1No. Settlement tanks (7m³) and 1 No. Sludge tank (4.75m³) will be installed within the site layout; • Demolition of existing welfare and building (To be replaced by new filter building) and holding tank on site; • Increasing boreholes output from 35m³/hr to 49m³/hr; and • Installation of new underground pipework from the boreholes onsite to the new filter building and to the residual treatment tanks. New pipework to be connected to the existing mains pipework. • Construction of hammerhead road to allow for vehicle turning for delivery trucks, improvement of site entrance, all associated ancillary works and any required landscaping Details...
2.9km 17/04/2026 N/A Ashbourne Retail Park , Ballybin Road Ashbourne , County Meath the development will consist of the construction of 3 no. external padel courts with an associated canopy enclosure, a single-storey structure containing a sauna facility and changing facilities with ancillary storage. The development also includes a bin store, 5 no. car parking spaces, boundary treatments including fencing, hard and soft landscaping, internally illuminated signage, and all associated site development works Details...
2.8km 14/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Block 4. Units 3589 & 10 , Ashbourne Business Park , Ashbourne Co. Meath retention permission for internal alterations to Block 4, units 3,5,8,9 &10, Ashbourne Business Park, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The items for which Retention Permission is sought are as follows: 1. The removal of internal party walls and the removal of numerous original ancillary offices and WCs of adjoined units 3,5,8,9 &10 and reconfiguration of ancillary office & staff facilities located at Unit 3, resulting in: A. At Ground Floor Plan: Retention of Change of Use of 77m2 of Ancillary Offices and Staff Facilities Area to Warehouse due to the above alterations, resulting in 883m2 of Warehouse Area & 79m2 of Ancillary Office & Staff Facilities. B. At First Floor Plan: Retention of Addition of 69m2 of Ancillary Office & Staff Facilities due to the above alterations. 2. Associated elevational adjustments including the removal of an unrequired pre-existing exit door to unit 9, and the replacement of pre-existing exit doors to units 5,8,10 and 3 with fire exit doors. All external elements such as carparking, drainage, site access and landscaping remain unaltered as a result of these building layout adjustments Details...
1.7km 14/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Primatestown , Ashbourne , County Meath planning permission for a proposed dwelling house, waste water treatment system and percolation area, new vehicular entrance onto the public road and all associated site works Details...
2.8km 31/03/2026 N/A Block 4. Units 3589 & 10 , Ashbourne Business Park , Ashbourne Co. Meath the items for which Retention Permission is sought are as follows: 1. The removal of internal party walls and the removal of numerous original ancillary offices and WCs of adjoined units 3,5,8,9 &10 and reconfiguration of ancillary office & staff facilities located at Unit 3, resulting in: A. At Ground Floor Plan: Retention of Change of Use of 77m2 of Ancillary Offices and Staff Facilities Area to Warehouse due to the above alterations, resulting in 883m2 of Warehouse Area & 79m2 of Ancillary Office & Staff Facilities. B. At First Floor Plan: Retention of Addition of 69m2 of Ancillary Office & Staff Facilities due to the above alterations. 2. Associated elevational adjustments including the removal of an unrequired pre-existing exit door to unit 9, and the replacement of pre-existing exit doors to units 5,8,10 and 3 with fire exit doors. All external elements such as carparking, drainage, site access and landscaping remain unaltered as a result of these building layout adjustments Details...
2km 30/03/2026 N/A Ballyhack , Ashbourne , Co. Meath the development will consist of. Retention planning permission for the following; 1. Retention of 4no. own door farm staff accommodation units consisting of two 3 bedroom and two 4 bedroom units ( to be altered to two 3 bedroom units), in a single storey terraced block, associated well and pump house, along with all associated landscape, site works and service connections. Planning Permission. 2. Relocation of the existing farmyard entrance gateway and setting back of the existng roadside boundary hedge and existing field gate to achieve the appropriate sightlines, to access the above, 3. New wastewater treatment unit and polishing filter to serve the above Details...
560m 27/03/2026 CONDITIONAL Crickstown , Curragh , Ashbourne the development will consist of outline permission for a detached two storey dwelling house with detached garage, proprietary wastewater treatment unit and percolation area. New vehicular access road and footpath to serve the above site leading from the existing access road and foothpath to Crickstown Manor, along with all associated services, service connections, landscape and site development works Details...

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  • An Coimisiún Pleanála File Ref.: PL-502115-MH-26
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