The Halfcarton River Moat , Ballymacad and Ballynagranshy , Oldcastle

Apr 24 2025

Application Received

Jun 17 2025

Further Info. Requested

Oct 31 2025

Further Info. Received

Dec 18 2025

Decision

Jan 03 2026

Decision Due

Feb 12 2026

Granted

Feb 11 2031

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 24 / 04 / 2025
Meath County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

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

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Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
1.3km	13/03/2026	N/A	Church Road Moate , Oldcastle , Co. Meath	a combined garden room and storage shed, and all associated site works.	Details...
1.3km	04/02/2026	N/A	Church Road Moate , Oldcastle , Co. Meath	a new combined garden room and storage shed, and all associated site works.	Details...
2.6km	07/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	Upper Inny River , Townlands of Castlecor and Tully , County Meath	The development will consist of the removal of Castlecor Weir, its associated sluice, and fish passage to restore the natural river conditions and ecological connectivity of the Upper Inny River and all associated works including: I. The reprofiling and restoration of approximately 220m of the river channel to replicate natural stream conditions and enable fish migration including via provision of a low-flow channel. This includes placement of root wads, boulders, and graded rock to replicate healthy, stable, and natural channel conditions. II. Works to Castlecor Bridge to remove the current sediment blockage which results in road flooding and enable the natural flow of sediment and long-term adaptation of the riverbed upstream, as well as installation of sleepers to manage riverbed erosion. III. Sealing of the disused Castlecor Mill headrace inflow to prevent unintended flow diversion. IV. Creation of a temporary site access via the L6813 Road, temporary internal construction road, temporary access gate, permanent internal farm track (agreed with landowner), removal of individual trees to enable construction activities, and temporary construction lay down areas/site compounds. V. Reinstatement of the disturbed lands following weir removal including landscaping consisting of seeding and planting with appropriate native vegetation, removal of temporary construction facilities, and bank stabilisation works. VI. All other associated site development works. VII. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.	Details...
2.4km	04/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	Crossdrum , Oldcastle , Co. Meath	the Construction of Slatted cattle shed and ancillary works (i.e. concrete yards, all for agricultural purposes only) in extension of existing farmyard area utilising the existing site entrance	Details...
2.4km	15/08/2025	N/A	Crossdrum , Oldcastle , Co.Meath A82 K3K8	the Construction of Slatted cattle shed and ancillary works (i.e. concrete yards, all for agricultural purposes only) in extension of existing farmyard area utilising the existing site entrance	Details...
1.3km	23/07/2025	REFUSED	Church Road Moate , Oldcastle , Co. Meath A82 F343	a) the construction of a detached two-bedroom single-storey family flat of 62.5sqm, b) the installation of a proprietary sewage treatment system and percolation area, and all associated site works	Details...
2.1km	24/06/2025	REFUSED	Ballinrink , Oldcastle , Co. Meath	Bogue Pigs Unlimited Company intend to apply for planning permission to; A. Demolish /decommission 13 No. existing pig houses, 5 No. additional modular type pig houses and 1 No. store (Ref. 2-5 and 8-22 inclusive) and B. construct 5 No. replacement pig houses, an extension to 1 No existing pig house, and, 1 No. general purpose store, together with all ancillary structures and all associated site works arising from the above proposed development, and, in lieu of developments previously approved under planning Ref. 24/60324, at Ballinrink, Oldcastle, Co.Meath. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (E.I.A.R.) relating to this proposed development will be submitted with this planning application. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application.	Details...
0m	10/04/2025	N/A	The Halfcarton River Moat , Ballymacad and Ballynagranshy , Co. Meath	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	Details...
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2.5km	28/02/2025	CONDITIONAL	Crossdrum Lower , Oldcastle , Co. Meath	the development will consist of the following: (1) Planning permission to (a) construct a part single, part storey and a half replacement dwelling (b) construct a detached domestic garage (c) install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area (d) break new entrance onto road and all ancillary site development works. (2) Planning Permission for renovations and conversion of existing habitable domestic structure for use ancillary to family farm yard, which will consist of the following: (a) to demolish an existing lean to extension to the side of the building. (b) renovations to layout & elevations of habitable structure to include a farm office, workers kitchen & w.c., storage spaces and animal welfare room, and all ancillary site works.	Details...
1.5km	07/02/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballinrink , Oldcastle , Co. Meath	the development will consist of the following: Construction of extensions to existing single storey dwelling, the extent of the works will include the construction of a single storey extension to the rear and a single storey extension of porch to the front of the existing single storey dwelling , modifications of existing window openings to external elevations, internal room layout alterations to existing dwelling, upgrade existing entrance , construct new septic tank and percolation area and all ancillary site development works	Details...
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1.5km	02/05/2024	CONDITIONAL	Ballinagranchy , Oldcastle , Co Meath	the construction of a storey and half type dwelling with attached domestic garage, proprietary domestic wastewater treatment system, percolation area, new entrance and all associated site works	Details...
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