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Co. Meath Planning Applications and Decisions
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 3 Nov 2025 to 3 Nov 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS
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Co. Meath planning, 12 months to 3 Nov 2026
| Applications received | 1,753 |
| Granted | 764 |
| Refused | 161 |
| Refusal rate (of decided) | 17.4% |
| Median time to decision | 55 days |
| Withdrawn | 35 |
| Still in the system | 782 |
| Taken to appeal | 29 |
Latest applications
The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 3 Nov 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.
| Received | Development | Town | Units | Decision due | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2026 | the development consists of and will consist of the following: Retention Permission for: 1) variations to the detached domestic garage previously... | Kells | – | 23 Dec 2026 | 2661324 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | 2 Storey Dwelling and wastewater effluent system /percolation area. I am seeking planning permission for a new vehicular access from public road... | – | 1 | 23 Dec 2026 | 2661332 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | planning permission to retain change of use of private gym to home office and retain ramp / stair link to office from open balcony together will all... | – | – | 22 Dec 2026 | 2661325 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of the use of this land for equestrian purposes, including the retention of an equine development comprising two stable... | – | – | 22 Dec 2026 | 2661326 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | the construction of 1 no. single-storey modular building (28 sq.m) in the rear garden for use as a part-time, morning-only Early Childhood Care and... | Dunshaughlin | – | 22 Dec 2026 | 2661327 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | the construction of a bungalow, proprietary waste water treatment system, domestic garage, new entrance and all ancillary site development works | Navan | 1 | 22 Dec 2026 | 2661328 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling, modifications to existing elevations and internal plan layout... | Duleek | – | 22 Dec 2026 | 2661329 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of an application to construct extensions to the existing dwelling being a porch to the front elevation (east facing)... | – | – | 22 Dec 2026 | 2661330 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | the proposed development consists of the construction of a new detached residential dwelling, installation of a wastewater treatment system and... | Navan | 1 | 22 Dec 2026 | 2661331 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a two storey residence with proprietary waste water treatment system, percolation area, domestic... | – | 2 | 21 Dec 2026 | 26222 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | permission is being sought to construct a new single storey dwelling with wastewater treatment system and percolation area, domestic garage with new... | – | 1 | 21 Dec 2026 | 2661313 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of: (1) an Equine Facility, incorporating 8 No. Stables, Tack Room, Indoor Arena, Dungstead &... | Enfield | – | 21 Dec 2026 | 2661314 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a single storey dwelling, a new entrance off the existing cul-de-sac and a domestic wastewater... | – | 1 | 21 Dec 2026 | 2661315 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | extensions to the existing prefabricating manufacturing facility covering a combined total footprint area of 2,054 m2 consisting of: (1) 1,118 m2... | – | – | 21 Dec 2026 | 2661316 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of the alterations and extensions to existing dwelling. Works include new single storey extension (30sqm) comprising... | Navan | – | 21 Dec 2026 | 2661317 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | 12 No. dwellings comprising 8 No. 3 bed semi-detached two-storey dwellings and 4 No 2 bed two-storey terraced dwellings, new entrance to development... | – | 1 | 21 Dec 2026 | 2661318 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | the development consists of retention permission for the raised pitched roof to the rear projection to the existing dwelling. Retention permission is... | Athboy | – | 21 Dec 2026 | 2661319 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | the construction of a single storey detached dwelling, detached domestic garage, new vehicular entrance onto public roadway, driveway, wastewater... | Kells | 1 | 21 Dec 2026 | 2661320 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of changing a portion of existing flat roof to pitched roof, revising height of rear existing flat roof by raising walls... | – | – | 21 Dec 2026 | 2661321 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | planning permission for an attic conversion with dormers to rear and side roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic as non habitable... | Stamullen | – | 21 Dec 2026 | 2661322 |
| 24 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of: A storey and a half detached dwelling and Domestic Garage, existing agricultural entrance to change to a dual... | Dunshaughlin | 1 | 18 Dec 2026 | 2661305 |
| 24 Oct 2026 | construction of a one and a half storey extension to the side of existing dwelling, with internal modifications and for associated siteworks | Duleek | – | 18 Dec 2026 | 2661311 |
| 24 Oct 2026 | the development consists of the retention of the single storey extensions to the northern & western aspects of the existing single storey dwelling... | – | – | 18 Dec 2026 | 2661312 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of the retention of a new 445 sq.m. five bay portal-framed shed for storage of box cold wall panels, along with all... | Kells | – | 17 Dec 2026 | 26221 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | planning permission to construct a single storey dwelling house, domestic garage, upgrade existing entrance to include a combined domestic and... | – | 1 | 17 Dec 2026 | 2661306 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of the erection of a two storey dwelling, separate garage, new vehicular entrance, new proprietary wastewater treatment... | – | 1 | – | 2661307 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | (i) Retention permission is sought for the provision of a first-floor window along the Northern Elevation and the provision of a first floor recessed... | Bettystown | – | 17 Dec 2026 | 2661309 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of: New two storey dwelling, new domestic entrance shared with existing agricultural entrance, septic tank with... | Trim | 1 | 17 Dec 2026 | 2661310 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | The construction of a detached part single storey, part two storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, shared dual vehicular entrance with adjoining... | Enfield | – | 17 Dec 2026 | 2661176 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | to construct revised house design and revised site layout from that granted planning permission under planning register reference no. 25209 including... | – | 1 | 16 Dec 2026 | 26220 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | We Niaron Limited intend to apply for permission for retention of development at The Compound, Ashbourne Business Park, Cookstown, Ballybin Road... | Ashbourne | – | 16 Dec 2026 | 2661299 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | (1) Construction of an agricultural slatted shed to incorporate slatted areas, cubicle accommodation, loose bedded area, feed and link passages and... | Kells | – | 16 Dec 2026 | 2661300 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of single storey house, detached domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system & soil polishing filter area... | – | 1 | 16 Dec 2026 | 2661301 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | development at this site, the parochial house, Headfort Place, Townparks, Kells, Co. Meath (A Protected Structure). The development will consist of... | Kells | – | 16 Dec 2026 | 2661302 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | retention Planning Permission for development at Moorepark, Garristown, Co. Meath. The development will consist of to retain as constructed extension... | – | – | 15 Dec 2026 | 2661296 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | The development will consist, demolishing an existing single storey extension yo the rear of the property, a new single story extension to the rear... | – | – | 15 Dec 2026 | 2661297 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | The development will consist of: • demolition of part of the existing single-storey rear extension; • the construction of a new single-storey... | Navan | – | 15 Dec 2026 | 2661298 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | a proposed storage shed attached to the rear of existing stable building and planning permission for a separate storage shed and all associated site... | Dunshaughlin | – | 15 Dec 2026 | 2661303 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | change of use from that granted under Planning Ref. No. SA40484 which includes building No. 2 from office to 1 bed apartment, Building No. 7 from... | Stamullen | – | 15 Dec 2026 | 2661304 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | retention of existing extension to rear of existing dwelling house incorporating games room to attic space | – | – | 14 Dec 2026 | 26218 |
Latest decisions
The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 3 Nov 2026.
| Decided | Development | Town | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 | the development will consist of the retention of : 1. Storage area and gates to north elevation. 2. Beer garden to west elevation. 3. Amendments to... | – | Granted | 2661126 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | Amendments to provide for change of house types and minor reconfiguration of housing development previously granted under planning permission Pl... | Ratoath | Granted | 2661012 |
| 30 Oct 2026 | which is within the curtilage of a protected structure. The development consists of retention and completion of conversion of outbuilding to a... | Navan | Refused | 26179 |
| 30 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a one and a half-storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling; modifications to the existing... | Enfield | Granted | 2661112 |
| 30 Oct 2026 | the retention of a 2 storey dwellinghouse as constructed | – | Granted | 2661121 |
| 30 Oct 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 | Granted | 2661129 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | File Ref: 21598 - Construction of a new detached residential dwelling, proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new site... | Athboy | Granted | 26202 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | the development consists of alterations to previously permitted Planning Reg Ref RA201957. Alterations include revised finished floor levels and... | Ratoath | Granted | 2660803 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of the retention of domestic garage and garden room to rear of site. The development also consists of the construction... | Trim | Granted | 2661110 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | the erection of a retractable wall-mounted awning with signage; provision of an ancillary, screened, external seating area with tables and chairs and... | Dunboyne | Granted | 2661114 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | PLANNING PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A REAR AND SIDE EXTENSION TO EXISTING STAND ALONE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE TOGETHER WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SITE... | – | Granted | 2661115 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of an amendment to the previously granted two storey dwelling house granted under Planning Registry Reference 24/407... | Duleek | Granted | 26201 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a dwelling, new entrance, waste water treatment system and percolation area and all associated... | Trim | Granted | 2661106 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | the works will comprise of i) construction of an extension to the existing Seneschalstown GFC clubhouse to create a new entrance lobby, ii) minor... | – | Granted | 2661107 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | planning permission for 1no proposed freestanding illuminated Main I.D advertising Structure and all associated site development works | Trim | Granted | 2661109 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | alterations to previously granted application (Ref No. 2560761) for a new two-storey extension with single storey link extension to the east of the... | Navan | Granted | 2661119 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | the Development will consist of a two storey dwelling with Office / Residential Amenity, a suitable wastewater treatment unit, an agricultural... | Ratoath | Granted | 2660932 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | side extension to existing dwelling house and brick external finish to existing dwelling | Laytown | Granted | 2661006 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of a change of house type from 3-bedroom one and a half storey dwelling previously approved under planning ref 24/61033... | – | Granted | 2660777 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | Amendments to Permission granted ref no. 23/459 for the construction of a 1 bed residential POD with side boundary wall raised to 2.1M and all... | Bettystown | Granted | 2661096 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | the Development will consist of: (i) the demolition of existing two storey dwelling on site (ii) the construction of a residential development... | Enfield | Granted | 2661124 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | the developments consist of the retention of sunroom extension at front (approved under SA/20019), rear extensions to house and garage, gazebo in... | Duleek | Granted | 26200 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of the erection of 6 number 4 bed semi-detached dwellings, Permission also sought for site entrance onto public road... | Kells | Granted | 2660138 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | Retention of hardcore surfaced yard area to centre of site on location of former farm buildings together with permission to (1) Construct extensions... | – | Granted | 2660626 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | dwelling house , waste water treatment system and percolation area , new vehicular entrance and all associated site works | – | Granted | 2660745 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | rear extension to existing dwelling house , alterations and refurbishment of existing dwelling , detached domestic garage , new waste water treatment... | Trim | Granted | 2660848 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | Retention Permission is being sought for the retention of change of use of existing building containing a playroom and gym space (previously granted... | Navan | Refused | 2661097 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | THE DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF A DWELLING AND GARAGE WITH ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. | Dunshaughlin | Granted | 2660896 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | the proposed development comprises: 1. retention permission for a rear ground-floor extension to the kitchen/dining area; and 2. full planning... | Ashbourne | Granted | 2660977 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | existing detached domestic store/private home office, to block up original entrance onto site, including all ancillary site works. Significant... | Navan | Granted | 25251 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of a new proposed two-storey dwelling and detached garage, opening of a new vehicular entrance to the site, new private... | Athboy | Granted | 2660694 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a 1. All-weather Astro turf pitch with perimeter fence, netting and lighting columns. 2... | – | Granted | 2660736 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | Permission for a change of use from a 1st floor office with ground floor entrance to a specialist medical clinic performing hair transplant surgery... | Dunboyne | Granted | 2660984 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | planning application for permission for the construction of a single storey detached dwelling and detached domestic garage including proprietary... | Kells | Granted | 2660136 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of a new proposed single storey dwelling and detached garage, opening of a new vehicular entrance to the site and septic... | Kells | Granted | 2661077 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of; (a) the demolition of the existing fire damaged function room comprising 420sq.m (b) the construction of a new... | Bettystown | Granted | 2661082 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of demolition of existing domestic garage attached to rear of house and front porch and construct new single storey flat... | Trim | Granted | 2661084 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | alterations to, and refurbishment of, an existing two storey house and associated outbuildings, the construction of a single storey link extension... | Navan | Granted | 2660661 |
| 20 Oct 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 | Granted | 2661075 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a single-storey extension to the front, side and rear of the existing dwelling, incorporating... | Duleek | Granted | 2661076 |
Under appeal
Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 3 Nov 2026.
| Submitted | Development | Town | Appeal status | Appeal decision | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | a Large-Scale Residential Development - Permission for the following Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising of i) the construction of... | Dunboyne | – | Pending | 2660607 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | THE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTS OF: Creation of 14 no. temporary access points along public roads. These access points are proposed where the pipeline... | Duleek | – | Pending | 2660184 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | The development consists of a steel framed, metal clad building with mass concrete base walls (13.2m high with a gross floor area of 444 square... | Trim | – | Pending | 2660961 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | the proposed development consists of constructing a projecting dormer window to the front elevation, joining it to the existing projecting dormer... | Ashbourne | – | Pending | 2661029 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | • The construction of a two-storey (building height of c. 15.5m above ground level) industrial laundry processing and distribution facility warehouse... | Navan | – | Pending | 2660226 |
| 1 Sept 2026 | INSTALLATION OF DOMESTIC WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH POLISHING FILTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN12566 PART 3 | Laytown | – | Pending | 2660747 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | The proposed development will consist of: i. The construction of 83 no. residential dwellings comprising 22 no. 3-bedroom, 2-storey semi-detached... | Navan | – | Pending | 2660120 |
| 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 |
| 24 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 |
| 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 | – | MODIFIED | 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 | 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 | – | WITHDRAWN | 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 | – | REFUSED | 2660346 |
| 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 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | to extend an underground exploration tunnel within Hanlonstown, Gainstown and Curraghtown Townlands, Navan, County Meath. The development will... | Navan | – | Pending | 2561391 |
| 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 | – | WITHDRAWN | 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 | – | REFUSED | 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 |
Largest schemes in the window
Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 3 Nov 2026. Each links to its status timeline; all Leinster schemes.
Common questions on Co. Meath planning
How many planning applications were lodged in Co. Meath in the last 12 months?
In the 12 months to 3 Nov 2026, 1,753 planning applications were lodged with Meath County Council: 764 were granted, 161 were refused, 35 were withdrawn, and 782 remain in progress.
What is the planning refusal rate in Co. Meath?
Of decided applications lodged in Co. Meath over the 12-month window to 3 Nov 2026, the refusal rate is 17.4%, with a median decision time of 55 days.
How do I check or object to a planning application in Co. Meath?
Every application row on this page includes a direct source link to its file on the Meath County Council planning register. Public observations or objections generally must be lodged with the council within five weeks of the date the application was received.
About this data
Applications are those received by the Co. Meath planning authority in the 12 months to 3 Nov 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.