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Planning applications in Co. Meath
Every planning application lodged in Co. Meath in the last 12 months: what has been applied for, what was granted or refused, how long decisions take, and what is under appeal. Compiled weekly from the official DHLGH planning layer, with a source link on every record.
Applications received 7 Sept 2025 to 7 Sept 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS
Co. Meath planning, 12 months to 7 Sept 2026
| Applications received | 1,761 |
| Granted | 779 |
| Refused | 155 |
| Refusal rate (of decided) | 16.6% |
| Median time to decision | 55 days |
| Withdrawn | 34 |
| Still in the system | 778 |
| Taken to appeal | 29 |
Latest applications
The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 7 Sept 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.
| Received | Development | Town | Units | Decision due | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2026 | the proposed development consists of change of use permission of part of the ground-floor retail store room into a self-contained two-bedroom unit... | Ratoath | – | 20 Oct 2026 | 2661072 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the conversion of attic space to existing 2 storey dwelling to accommodate a new bedroom and ensuite with dormer... | Navan | – | 20 Oct 2026 | 2661073 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | planning permission for refurbishment of existing dwelling house which will include alteration to existing elevations, including a proposed... | Athboy | – | 20 Oct 2026 | 2661074 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | planning permission for the retention of a single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling house and all associated site works | Ashbourne | – | 20 Oct 2026 | 2661075 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of a single storey, detached dwelling house, detached garage, septic tank and percolation area, new vehicular entrance... | – | 1 | 20 Oct 2026 | 26196 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | the proposed development will consist of the conversion and extension of an existing garage to a habitable dwelling all together with associated site... | Ashbourne | 1 | 19 Oct 2026 | 2661067 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the following: For the relocation of site entrance to the GAA pitch from the public roadway, together with the... | – | – | 19 Oct 2026 | 2661068 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of (a) demolition of existing flat roof extension to rear of house and partial demolition of existing adjacent... | Kells | – | 19 Oct 2026 | 2661069 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | construction of a single-storey pitched roof side extension and a pitched roof canopy to the rear of the existing property | Laytown | – | 19 Oct 2026 | 2661070 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | the proposed development consists of: 1. retention permission for an existing ground-floor structure; 2. construction of a ground-floor extension to... | – | – | 19 Oct 2026 | 2661071 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Retention of a development used for emergency residential accommodation/refuge for families comprising 1) change of use of detached storey and a half... | – | – | 18 Oct 2026 | 2661062 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a single storey extension (39.1sq.m) to the front side and rear of existing dwelling comprising... | Ashbourne | – | 18 Oct 2026 | 2661063 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of: 1. New dwelling and detached garage. 2. New domestic entrance. 3. Wastewater Treatment system with Percolation area... | Dunshaughlin | 1 | 18 Oct 2026 | 2661064 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | the Development will consist of 1) the demolition of an existing single storey shed and existing entrance gateway; 2) relocation of existing access... | Navan | 1 | 18 Oct 2026 | 2661065 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Plannin Application: 211041 (Meath Co Co) - Permission for the construction of a revised garage design & size from that previously granted under... | – | 1 | 18 Oct 2026 | 26195 |
| 23 Aug 2026 | permission is sought for the retention of change of use of existing building containing a playroom and gym space (previously granted under planning... | Navan | 1 | 17 Oct 2026 | 2661058 |
| 23 Aug 2026 | the proposed development consists of: 1. Change Of Use permission of the existing domestic garage to provide two separate, self-contained one-bedroom... | Kells | 1 | 17 Oct 2026 | 2661060 |
| 22 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a 2-storey dwelling, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system with polishing filter, new... | – | 1 | 16 Oct 2026 | 2661059 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | the development, which will represent an extension to the existing Primeline Logistics campus at Ashbourne Business Park, will comprise the... | Ashbourne | – | 15 Oct 2026 | 2661051 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | new single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling | Navan | – | 15 Oct 2026 | 2661052 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | retention for the conversion of the attic space to the originally approved single storey bungalow to 2No. Bedrooms and bathroom (69.3m.sq.) Involving... | Trim | – | 15 Oct 2026 | 2661053 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | a) removal of flat roof and chimney stack over part of existing dwelling and replacement with pitched roof, b) removal of flat roof over porch and... | – | – | 15 Oct 2026 | 2661054 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | planning permission to construct a two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, new entrance and install a sewage treatment system with percolation... | – | 1 | 15 Oct 2026 | 2661055 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a single-story agricultural shed (Approximately 355m2 - 6 bays) to be used for straw/hay/fodder... | Duleek | – | 15 Oct 2026 | 2661056 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Change of Use of existing dwelling, Front Gate Lodge (Protected Structure), into a short-term holiday unit forming Phase 1 of the Ardbraccan House... | Navan | – | 14 Oct 2026 | 2661044 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of amendments to the previously approved planning permission (Reg. Ref. 25/60909). The amendments for which permission... | Navan | 1 | 14 Oct 2026 | 2661045 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Change of Use of existing dwelling, Kells Gate Lodge (Protected Structure), into a short-term holiday unit forming Phase 1 of the Ardbraccan House... | Navan | – | 14 Oct 2026 | 2661046 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the retention of: 1. Porch and circular window to front. 2. Sunroom to rear. 3. En-suite to east side. 4. Windows to... | – | – | 14 Oct 2026 | 2661047 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | The development will consist of the construction of an estate road and access roads extending northwards from the section of road permitted under... | Navan | – | 14 Oct 2026 | 2661048 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | the proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure. The development will consist of the creation of a rock climbing area on an... | – | – | 14 Oct 2026 | 2661049 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | change of Use of existing dwelling, Sexton’s Lodge (Protected Structure), into a short-term holiday unit forming Phase 1 of the Ardbraccan House... | Navan | – | 14 Oct 2026 | 2661050 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | the construction of 10 no. residential dwelling units in the form of 6 no. semi-detached 3-bed houses and 4 no. detached 4-bed houses, including all... | Ratoath | 1 | 14 Oct 2026 | 2661057 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | planning application for permission for the construction of a single storey detached dwelling including wastewater treatment system and percolation... | Kells | 1 | 13 Oct 2026 | 2661042 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | the proposed development will consist of the construction of a two-storey dwelling house, detached domestic garage, proprietary wastewater treatment... | Navan | 1 | 13 Oct 2026 | 2661043 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of The construction of a steel framed unit for the purposes of a Gym along with all ancillary site works | – | – | 12 Oct 2026 | 2661036 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a single-storey extension to the front and side, South and West of the existing dwelling. The... | – | – | 12 Oct 2026 | 2661037 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | the development consists of retention permission for the upgrade works to the wastewater disposal system for the property. Retention permission is... | Trim | – | 12 Oct 2026 | 2661038 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | the proposed development consists of: A) Treatment Process Upgrades: i) Introduction of tertiary treatment on final water to improve water quality... | Duleek | – | 12 Oct 2026 | 2661039 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a new singe storey extension to side of existing dwelling 59.3sqm. Works include new extension... | Navan | – | 12 Oct 2026 | 2661040 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | the construction of 68 no. ”Age Friendly” (Independent living for over 55’s) residential units to include: Block A – 4 storey apartment block... | Ashbourne | – | 12 Oct 2026 | 2661041 |
Latest decisions
The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 7 Sept 2026.
| Decided | Development | Town | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2026 | The development consists of the retention: 1. Revised site boundary from approved planning ref 24/60126; 2. Extension of agricultural yard area... | Duleek | Refused | 2561330 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | retention permission is sought for the existing single storey shed (c. 53.2msq.) ancillary to the main dwelling | Trim | Granted | 2660855 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of a new single story dwelling house, the installation of a waste water treatment plant and soil polishing filter, the... | – | Refused | 2660841 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of a proposed dormer window to rear elevation, internal renovations & alterations in the attic, all elevational changes... | Trim | Granted | 2660842 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a two-storey extension to the side of existing dwelling, new roof over existing garage, with a... | Navan | Granted | 2660843 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of a two-story extension to the rear and side of the house | Navan | Refused | 2660835 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of; Retention Permission 1. Change of use of a 952 sq. m machinery storage and maintenance shed, as approved under... | Kells | Refused | 2660837 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | to construct a single storey extension to rear of dwelling house to include 2no bedrooms, kitchen area, utility, bathroom & plant room together with... | Kells | Granted | 2660872 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | the decommissioning of an existing septic tank, the construction of a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area in a new location on the... | – | Granted | 2660820 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | File Ref: 21463 - the development will facilitate the expansion of an existing assembly and R&D facility and will consist of the construction of, a)... | – | Granted | 26174 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of a 2 storey office building (330sq.m) east of existing Block A, associated car parking and all related site... | Dunshaughlin | Granted | 2660825 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of a two-storey dwelling, including a single-storey to the sides and rear, a proprietary treatment unit with a soil... | Stamullen | Refused | 2660828 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of construction of storey and a half & single storey extensions to rear of existing dwelling with revised elevational... | – | Granted | 2660834 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | The proposed development will consist of (i) the demolition of an exis | Ashbourne | Granted | F25A/1224E |
| 25 Aug 2026 | the development for Retention consists of: 1) Alterations to previously granted Planning Ref. No. 011444 including Revised dwelling location, revised... | – | Granted | 2660520 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the erection of a steel portal framed extension to the existing warehouses and all ancillary site development works | – | Granted | 2660817 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the following: 1) to retain elevation and floor plan alterations with revised roof design to part single storey and... | Dunshaughlin | Granted | 2660822 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Full Planning Permission for the installation of 3 no. modular, portable Padel tennis courts, complete with artificial grass surface, 4m high fencing... | Trim | Granted | 2660102 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a two storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, a domestic wastewater disposal system, new site... | – | Granted | 2561105 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | planning permission for a change of house design and house and garage position to that granted under Planning file ref. No. 21/2174 and all... | – | Granted | 2660816 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | the Retention of a conservatory extension | Navan | Granted | 2660865 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | DEVELOPMENT WORKS COMPRISING OF ALTERATIONS TO DESIGN OF 1NO. PERMITTED 2 STOREY 4-BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE WITH GARAGE, ON A SITE OF 0.284HA BEING... | Dunshaughlin | Granted | 2660814 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of minor alterations to previously approved planning Reg Ref 221341, namely an overall reduction in area of the rear... | – | Granted | 2660824 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | a single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling, increased window size on existing side elevation (south), upgrade waste water treatment... | Duleek | Granted | 2660833 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | • The construction of a two-storey (building height of c. 15.5m above ground level) industrial laundry processing and distribution facility warehouse... | Navan | Granted | 2660226 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of constructing a two storied type dwelling house and a detached domestic garage, installing a proprietary waste water... | Kells | Granted | 25281 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | the construction of a single storey detached dwelling including wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new entrance onto public road and... | Navan | Granted | 2660804 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | File Ref: 211295 - Construct dwelling & garage, new entrance, Waste treatment system & associated works | – | Refused | 26168 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | The development consists of the demolition of existing disused agricul | Stamullen | Refused | F26A/0553E |
| 19 Aug 2026 | The development consists of the decommissioning of existing spetic tan | Stamullen | Granted | F26A/0552E |
| 18 Aug 2026 | the development consists of Retention of A) single storey extension to the rear and side of existing two storey end of terraced house and B) minor... | Trim | Granted | 2660781 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | retention of existing boundary walls, front porch, rear extension and detached shed to rear of main dwelling | Duleek | Granted | 2660782 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | modifications to a previously approved development (MCC Ref. No. 24/60622). The proposed modifications to the approved development are: 1) relocation... | – | Granted | 2660784 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | (1) Removal of existing overground walled silage pits, (2) Construction of replacement walled silage pits, (3) Installation of effluent collection... | – | Granted | 2660786 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a domestic garage/storge shed to include accommodation for cars and a van together with all other... | Athboy | Refused | 2660787 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | planning permission for attic conversion with hip to gable roof and dormer to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as... | Ashbourne | Granted | 2660791 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the amalgamation of two existing semi -detached dwellings (A92 YW97 / A92T627) into a single dwelling; demolition of... | Laytown | Granted | 2660800 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | RED 111 - the erection and installation of (i) a new single storey detached flat roofed biomass boiler unit with an attached fuel store and flue in... | Ashbourne | Granted | 2660610 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | File Ref: 21614 - The development consists of part single storey, part two storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, proprietary waste water... | Trim | Granted | 26167 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | the development consists of: the retention of alterations to previously granted planning permission ref. no. KA20370, comprising 1) Amendments and... | – | Granted | 2660766 |
Under appeal
Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 7 Sept 2026.
| Submitted | Development | Town | Appeal status | Appeal decision | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2026 | RED III - The Proposed Development comprises the following – • Construction and operation of up to 559,033 sqm of solar PV arrays on ground-mounted... | – | – | Pending | 2561010 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | planning permission for: A. Change of roof profiles from hip end profiles to gable end profiles. B. Raising of ridge level to allow for 2 No. dormer... | Ashbourne | – | Pending | 26157 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | the proposed amendments to the permitted development consist of the following: • Alterations to permitted ground floor level including the... | Dunshaughlin | – | Pending | 2660438 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | a Large-Scale Residential Development - Permission for the following Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising of i) the construction of... | Dunboyne | – | Pending | 2660607 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | The development consists of retention planning permission for ; change | Ashbourne | Granted | Pending | F26A/0241E |
| 14 Jul 2026 | INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RETAIL SHOP TO ACCOMMODATE AN OFF-LICENCE AREA FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOL PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT... | Bettystown | – | Pending | 2660468 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 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... | Ashbourne | – | Pending | 26109 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | The development will consist of the alterations to the existing dwelli | Ashbourne | Granted | Pending | F26A/0316E |
| 29 Jun 2026 | amendments to previously approved planning permission (Reg Ref 221653). The amendments for which retention permission are sought for the dwelling... | Ratoath | – | Pending | 2560963 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | the development consists of permission to construct a single storey dwelling house, new vehicular entrance to be provided from Woodlands Park... | Ratoath | – | Pending | 2660054 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Planning permission for development and the amendment of an approved scheme of 93 no. residential units at Boyne Road, Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath... | Navan | – | Pending | 2660256 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 1) Change of Use of Site to Car Sales Area. 2) Demolition of Existing building to increase yard area. 3) Conversion of existing building at rear to... | – | – | Pending | 2660439 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | The development consists of (i) the demolition of the existing Shed to | Ashbourne | Granted | Pending | F26A/0256E |
| 11 Jun 2026 | the development will consist of permission to revise the red line site boundary to address condition 4(b) from that granted under previous planning... | Trim | – | Pending | 2660346 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | to extend an underground exploration tunnel within Hanlonstown, Gainstown and Curraghtown Townlands, Navan, County Meath. The development will... | Navan | – | Pending | 2561391 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | for lands at Sevitsland, Bettystown, Co. Meath: Amendments to development granted under Reg. Ref.: LB181385, as amended by Reg. Ref.: LB200998 and... | Bettystown | – | Pending | 2660321 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Permission for the following Large-Scale Residential Development consisting of: 1) the demolition of 2 no. existing agricultural farm sheds and... | Dunboyne | – | Pending | 2660001 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | A Covered Horse Exercise Walking Unit and all site work | Enfield | – | Pending | 2660331 |
| 13 May 2026 | the development consists of the construction of 3 no. dwellings, new boundary treatments and alterations to existing footpath and road and all... | Bettystown | – | Pending | 2660236 |
| 11 May 2026 | RED III - Erection of a 19.48 MWp ground-mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) farm on lands off Station Road located to the west of Platin Cement Works... | Duleek | – | Pending | 2561187 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | the development will consist of the use of this land for equestrian purposes, including the retention of an equine development comprising two stable... | – | – | REFUSED | 2660105 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | the development will consist of : The demolition of existing single storey garage to the side and replaced with a side single storey extension and... | Bettystown | – | MODIFIED | 2660170 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Permission to complete amendments to previously approved permission (Reg. Ref. 2460762/ABP-321402-24). The amendments for which permission to... | Ratoath | – | MODIFIED | 2660114 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Permission for 41 no. two storey dwellings and comprise 14 no. detached, 18 no. semi-detached, 9 no. terrace units, new vehicular entrance onto the... | Bettystown | – | CONDITIONAL | 2560648 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | the development will consist of: 1. New dwelling and detached garage. 2. New domestic entrance. 3. Wastewater Treatment system with Percolation area... | Navan | – | Pending | 2560971 |
Largest schemes in the window
Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 7 Sept 2026. Each links to its status timeline; all Leinster schemes.
About this data
Applications are those received by the Co. Meath planning authority in the 12 months to 7 Sept 2026, fetched weekly from the Irish Planning Applications layer published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Decision counts and the refusal rate cover only applications received in that window, so decisions on older applications are not included. Applicant names are not published in the source data and are never shown here. Records are reproduced verbatim from the public register; to request a correction or the removal of a record, contact us. See the Leinster planning pipeline for the all-county view and methodology for house rules.
Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, via the DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer. Licensed CC-BY 4.0. Per-record links open the relevant council planning register.