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Lands known as the ‘Frontlands’ located to the south-west of Kells Town Centre to the west of Bective Road and also including the junction of Bective Street and Bective Road Kells Co. Meath. , The main development site is bounded to the southeast by

May 06 2026

Application Received
  • Submitted: 06 / 05 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development - Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) on this site of c. 4.95 ha (gross) at lands known as the ‘Frontlands’, located to the south-west of Kells Town Centre, to the west of Bective Road, and also including the junction of Bective Street and Bective Road, Kells, Co. Meath. The main development site is bounded to the southeast by Westfield residential estate, to the southwest by Balrath Wood estate, and to the west and north by greenfield lands. The proposed development will consist of 116 no. residential units (24 no. 1-bed, 19 no. 2-bed, 67 no. 3-bed and 6 no. 4-bed) and a crèche. The residential mix will comprise 92 no. houses (19 no. 2-bed, 67 no. 3-bed and 6 no. 4-bed) and 24 no. apartments (24 no. 1-bed). The development will include 2 no., 4-storey apartment blocks. Housing units will range from 2 to 2 ½ storeys in height and include a mix of semi-detached and terraced dwellings. The crèche will be a single-storey stand-alone building (c. 151 sq.m), with associated open space, car parking and a dedicated set-down area. All residential units will be provided with private amenity space in the form of balconies or gardens. The development will also include public open spaces including a public park located to the north of the site. The development will also include the construction of the first section of the new distributor road (as permitted under Part 10 Application PL17.304799), including the provision of a signal-controlled junction at Bective Street and associated alterations to the Bective Street/Bective Road junction, including the realignment of Bective Road along the southern frontage of the HSE building, as facilitated by a revision to the application red line boundary. The proposed development will be served by a single vehicular access road from the new distributor road section as well as additional pedestrian access points. The development will also include all associated site development works, including 227 no. car parking spaces and 40 no. cycle parking spaces; public, communal and private open space; landscaping; boundary treatments; waste management and cycle storage areas; a foul water pumping station; underground attenuation; and all associated services and infrastructure, including connection to the Uisce Éireann network

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
1.4km 25/05/2026 N/A Calliaghstown , Kells , Co. Meath The development will consist of 1. The sub-division of the proposed site into two separate plots (Plot A & Plot B). 2.The construction of a garage/shed type structure in plot B with 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 in plot B and with all ancillary site works Details...
2km 22/05/2026 N/A Cakestown Glebe , Kells , Co. Meath construction of a bungalow style dwelling, single storey domestic garage, install proprietary waste water treatment system and percolation area and utilize existing agricultural entrance from the public road to form access to the site, together with all associated site works Details...
0m 20/05/2026 N/A Lands known as the ‘Frontlands’ located to the south-west of Kells Town Centre to the west of Bective Road and also including the junction of Bective Street and Bective Road Kells Co. Meath. , The main development site is bounded to the southeast by Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development - Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) on this site of c. 4.95 ha (gross) at lands known as the ‘Frontlands’, located to the south-west of Kells Town Centre, to the west of Bective Road, and also including the junction of Bective Street and Bective Road, Kells, Co. Meath. The main development site is bounded to the southeast by Westfield residential estate, to the southwest by Balrath Wood estate, and to the west and north by greenfield lands. The proposed development will consist of 116 no. residential units (24 no. 1-bed, 19 no. 2-bed, 67 no. 3-bed and 6 no. 4-bed) and a crèche. The residential mix will comprise 92 no. houses (19 no. 2-bed, 67 no. 3-bed and 6 no. 4-bed) and 24 no. apartments (24 no. 1-bed). The development will include 2 no., 4-storey apartment blocks. Housing units will range from 2 to 2 ½ storeys in height and include a mix of semi-detached and terraced dwellings. The crèche will be a single-storey stand-alone building (c. 151 sq.m), with associated open space, car parking and a dedicated set-down area. All residential units will be provided with private amenity space in the form of balconies or gardens. The development will also include public open spaces including a public park located to the north of the site. The development will also include the construction of the first section of the new distributor road (as permitted under Part 10 Application PL17.304799), including the provision of a signal-controlled junction at Bective Street and associated alterations to the Bective Street/Bective Road junction, including the realignment of Bective Road along the southern frontage of the HSE building, as facilitated by a revision to the application red line boundary. The proposed development will be served by a single vehicular access road from the new distributor road section as well as additional pedestrian access points. The development will also include all associated site development works, including 227 no. car parking spaces and 40 no. cycle parking spaces; public, communal and private open space; landscaping; boundary treatments; waste management and cycle storage areas; a foul water pumping station; underground attenuation; and all associated services and infrastructure, including connection to the Uisce Éireann network Details...
1.4km 03/05/2026 N/A Calliaghstown , 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...
2km 28/04/2026 N/A Grangegodden Glebe , Rockfield Road , Kells the development will consist of alterations and renovations of existing dwelling and the construction of a new ground floor extension. The development will also include the construction of a single storey detached building to comprise of home office, domestic store, games room and gym area together with all Details...
650m 17/04/2026 N/A 10 Kenlis Place , Kells , Co. Meath planning permission for the following works: (1) change of use of vacant / derelict restaurant building to a dwelling house, (2) demolish existing rear extension and smoking hut (3) construct new two-storey rear extension (4) all associated site development works on site Details...
490m 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...
1.4km 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...
1.8km 26/03/2026 CONDITIONAL Gardenrath , Kells , Co. Meath retention permission for existing private residence, existing septic tank, and planning permission to install new entrance onto main road, proposed percolation area, including all ancillary site works Details...
2.4km 18/03/2026 CONDITIONAL Kells Traditional Timber Windows and Doors , Sheeney , Kells Co. Meath the development consists of: (i) retention permission for an existing extension to the existing workshop; (ii) full planning permission for a proposed new attached vehicle shed; (iii) full planning permission for the proposed change of use of the existing vernacular cottage to commercial use, including its refurbishment; (iv) construction of a new two storey extension to the cottage to provide a commercial showroom and offices; and (v) installation of new waste water treatment works together with associated landscaping, site development works, and new storm drainage Details...
850m 13/03/2026 N/A Cavan Road , Townparks TD , Kells Construction of 3 no. new two-storey two-bedroom terraced houses with new driveway access for each from Rockford Hall. Works to include the demolition of an existing storage shed and new access and public footpath from Rockford Hall as well as all ancillary required site works. Details...
170m 27/02/2026 N/A 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 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 Details...
2.1km 23/02/2026 CONDITIONAL Whitecommons , Kells , Co. Meath the development will consist of construction of single storey extension to existing dwelling with use of existing septic tank, construction of domestic garage, relocation and widening of existing entrance to include new piers and walls and all associated site works Details...
700m 05/02/2026 N/A Gardenrath Road Lower , Townparks , Kells the development will consist of the erection of 6 number 4 bed semi-detached dwellings, Permission also sought for site entrance onto public road, internal service road, footpaths and grass margins, associated landscaping, public lighting and open space and connections to public services and to include for all ancillary and associated site works Details...
880m 03/02/2026 N/A 32 Colmcille's villas , Kells , Co. Meath the development will consist of the following (1) The demolition of the existing porch and the construction of a new porch to the front of the existing dwelling, (2) together with the construction of a single-storey ground floor front sitting room extension (8.7 sq.m), incorporating a bay window detail to the front elevation, associated internal modifications, and all ancillary site development works Details...
1.5km 23/12/2025 REFUSED Calliaghstown , Kells , Co. Meath The development will consist of the following: (1) To construct a part single, part one and a half storied-type dwelling house and a detached domestic garage. (2) To install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area. (3) To close up an existing agricultural entrance and making a new entrance onto the road. (4) All ancillary site development works. Details...
2.4km 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...
410m 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...
1.4km 05/12/2025 CONDITIONAL The Bolies , Calliaghstown , Kells Co. Meath the development will consist of revisions to a current grant of permission, ref. no.: 21/1230 and will include the following: (1) change of house type and design from a 3 bedroom one and a half storey to a traditional 4-bedroom two storied dwelling, (2) minor variations to the site layout, (3) all ancillary site works. Details...

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