a site measuring c. 4.1 ha consisting of no. 81 Bective Street (existing Post Office) , and a greenfield site to the rear on a portion of the lands known as the ‘Frontlands’ located to the south-west of Kells Town Centre , west of Bective Street and

Feb 27 2026

Application Received

Apr 23 2026

Further Info. Requested

Submitted: 27 / 02 / 2026
Meath County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

the phased mixed-use commercial development will consist of: (i) the first section of the new distributor road (as permitted by Part 10 Application PL17.304799) including alterations to the Bective Street and Bective Road junction; (ii) construction of an access road with vehicular access provided via the new distributor road; (iii) Block 1 a single storey retail unit of c. 3,667 sq.m gross floor area (c. 1,776 sq.m convenience net sales area and c. 476 sq.m comparison net sales area) including a licensed alcohol sales area, service yard; (iv) a double height Block 2 (c. 1,366 sq.m total gross floor area) comprising a new post office (c. 285 sq.m) and a bulky goods retail unit (c. 1,075 sq.m); (v) a double height Block 3 (c. 509 sq.m total gross floor area) comprising 2 no. retail units (c. 219 sq.m & c. 284 sq.m); (vi) a two storey Block 4 (c. 838 sq.m total gross floor area) comprising 3 no. retail units (c. 105 sq.m; c. 87 sq.m & c. 88 sq.m) at ground floor level with 3 no. office units above (c.105 sq.m; c. 87 sq.m & c. 88 sq.m); alterations to the front facade of the existing post office unit including the creation of an enlarged pedestrian archway with associated alterations at roof level and demolition of structures to the rear to provide for a café unit (c. 94 sq.m) at ground floor level and office space (c. 94 sq.m) at first floor level; (vii) provision of a pedestrian link from Bective Street through the enlarged archway; (viii) signage including 1 no. internally illuminated double-sided free standing sign (5.7m x 2.3m); (ix) 158 no. car parking spaces; (x) 52 no. cycle parking spaces; (xi) set down/loading bay areas; (xii) 2 no. surface water attenuation tanks, a flood compensatory storage tank and associated wetlands area including a ditch/watercourse diversion, plant, ESB substation, lighting, and all landscaping, enabling works and site services. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) are submitted with the application

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340m	08/04/2026	N/A	No. 9 Cannon Street , Townparks , Kells Co. Meath	The development will consist of (a) conversion of existing 3 storey Protected Structure (NIAH Register No. 141313120) (233.5sqm.) into 1 No. 1 bedroom apartment and 1 No. 3 bedroom apartment, (b) demolition of existing outbuildings to rear (88.8sqm.) and (c) construction of a 3 storey extension to side/ 2 storey extension to rear (435.1sqm) of the Protected Structure into 2 No. 1 bedroom apartments and 3 No. 2 bedroom apartments (total 7 No.). External works to include 5 No. car parking spaces to rear with vehicular access from existing Protected Structure vehicular/ side access, new hard & soft landscaping & all associated siteworks.	Details...
1.6km	06/04/2026	N/A	Cloverhill , Kells , Co. Meath	The development will consist of 1. The construction of a garage/shed type structure 2. A new site entrance 3. The existing hedge to be removed and be replaced with semi mature indigenous planting and to be planted 3m back from the road frontage behind a timber and post fence and 3m grass verge to accommodate the proposed new entrance 4. To subdivide the site into two separate plots and with all ancillary site works	Details...
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2.5km	22/12/2025	REFUSED	Barfordstown , Kells , Co. Meath	for infilling of lands with material consisting of clean, uncontaminated soil and stones, including article 27 material (by-product), to raise the levels and improve the land for agricultural purposes. permission is also sought for one temporary portable toilet, one wheel wash facility and one temporary onsite portacabin which will serve as an office for the duration of the infilling process. Also, a Certificate of Registration waste permit (up to 25,000 tonnes) will be sought from Meath County Council Environment Section.	Details...
250m	08/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Farrell / Bective Street , Kells , Co. Meath	the development consists of and will consist of the following: (1) Demolition of existing boundary concrete wall and soil embankment (2) Construction of new concrete retaining wall over entire south western boundary (3) All ancillary site works	Details...
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250m	14/11/2025	N/A	Farrell / Bective Street , Kells , Co. Meath	We, Arceus Developments Limited to apply for Planning Permission for development at this site: Farrell Street / Bective Street Kells Co Meath. The development consists of and will consist of the following: (1) Demolition of existing boundary concrete wall and soil embankment (2) Construction of new boundary wall over entire south western boundary (3) All ancillary site works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Michael Hetherton Arch. & Eng. Services Ltd, Cogan Street, Oldcastle, Co. Meath 049 8542911	Details...
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