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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 11 Aug 2025 to 11 Aug 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS
Co. Meath planning, 12 months to 11 Aug 2026
| Applications received | 1,784 |
| Granted | 818 |
| Refused | 149 |
| Refusal rate (of decided) | 15.4% |
| Median time to decision | 55 days |
| Withdrawn | 31 |
| Still in the system | 772 |
| Taken to appeal | 30 |
Latest applications
The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 11 Aug 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.
| Received | Development | Town | Units | Decision due | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2026 | the development will consist/consists of 2 no. Steel Storage sheds with the following approximate dimensions (i) 6ft wide x 10ft long x 8ft high... | Clonee | – | 28 Sept 2026 | 26190 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of contruction of (1) New Agricultural Storage/Animal Holding Shed, (2) New Sand Arena and all works ancillary to the... | – | – | 28 Sept 2026 | 26191 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | The development will consist of construction of a single storey dwelling, install a proprietary sewage treatment system and form combined entrance to... | – | – | 28 Sept 2026 | 2660983 |
| 4 Aug 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 | – | 28 Sept 2026 | 2660984 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | the construction of a two storey, discount foodstore with ancillary off-license sales area and a gross floor area of 2,476sqms and a net sales area... | Trim | – | 26 Sept 2026 | 2660981 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | the proposed development consists of 1. Retention permission for a rear ground floor extension to the existing detached domestic garage, and all... | Athboy | – | 25 Sept 2026 | 2660975 |
| 1 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 | – | 25 Sept 2026 | 2660976 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | the proposed development comprises: 1. retention permission for a rear ground-floor extension to the kitchen/dining area; and 2. full planning... | Ashbourne | – | 25 Sept 2026 | 2660977 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | the proposed development consists of: 1. Retention permission for the existing cottage; 2. Demolition of the existing sheds, rear kitchen extension... | – | – | 25 Sept 2026 | 2660978 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | The proposed development comprises: 1. retention permission for a rear ground-floor extension to the kitchen/dining area; and 2. full planning... | – | – | 25 Sept 2026 | 2660979 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | The development consists of a single storey, steel portal framed, steel clad structure with a roller shutter type door and a metal personnel door to... | – | – | 25 Sept 2026 | 2660980 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | The development will consist of the sub-division of the existing site | Ashbourne | – | 24 Sept 2026 | F26A/0683E |
| 31 Jul 2026 | previous PL REF: 22/1398. Permission to construct two number 3 bedroom semi detached dwelling houses in a single two storey block on existing car... | Enfield | 2 | 24 Sept 2026 | 26189 |
| 31 Jul 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 | – | 24 Sept 2026 | 2660961 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | The development will consist of the renovation and extension of the existing vernacular single-storey dwelling and outbuildings to form a single... | Bettystown | – | 24 Sept 2026 | 2660962 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | The development will consists of Retention Permission for the demolition of the former derelict commercial building and Planning Permission for the... | Clonee | – | – | 2660963 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | The development consists of the following works (located in the curtilage of protected structures NIAH Reg No 14328008-wall mounted post box; and... | Trim | – | 24 Sept 2026 | 2660964 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Upgrades to the existing vehicular entrance serving Bective Mill House and its junction with local road L4010, including: (i) the provision of... | Trim | – | 24 Sept 2026 | 2660965 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | The retention of a security fence. | Trim | – | 24 Sept 2026 | 2660966 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | THE RETENTION AND CHANGE OF USE OF RETAIL UNIT TO 1 BED APARTMENT FROM THAT PREVIOUSLY GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION UNDER REGISTER REFERENCE NO. TA... | – | – | 24 Sept 2026 | 2660967 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | the development will consist of the following: 1) to demolish a conservatory room to the rear of our single storied dwelling house, 2) to construct a... | – | – | 24 Sept 2026 | 2660968 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | the development will consists of Retention Permission for the demolition of the former derelict commercial building and Planning Permission for the... | Clonee | – | 24 Sept 2026 | 2660969 |
| 31 Jul 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 | 24 Sept 2026 | 2660970 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | The development will consist of the change of use of agricultural grassland to a private dog exercise and recreation park. The proposed development... | – | – | 24 Sept 2026 | 2660971 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Development includes the construction of 4 no. semi-detached residential units (each 4 bedrooms), over 3 storeys. Upgrade of the Old Athboy Road... | Trim | – | 24 Sept 2026 | 2660973 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | the development will consist of : A) a single story 78sqm granny flat extension to the North and East elevations of Existing house ref NA100954 ... | Dunshaughlin | – | 24 Sept 2026 | 2660974 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | RED III - Construction of a solar PV energy development associated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility with an operational life of 40 years... | Ratoath | – | 23 Sept 2026 | 2660951 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | the development will consist of and application to construct extensions to the existing dwelling to the south, west and east side of the house... | Dunboyne | – | 23 Sept 2026 | 2660952 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | the development will consist of: A part single-storey, part two-storey extension to the rear of the existing bungalow dwelling. A total extension... | – | – | 23 Sept 2026 | 2660953 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | retention permission is sought for the conversion of existing attic/roof space to habitable accommodation (85 sqm), comprising storage (4.8 sqm) and... | Trim | – | 23 Sept 2026 | 2660956 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | the development will consist of 1No. Horse stable building (containing 6 Stables) & 1No. Storage building and associated site works | Enfield | – | – | 2660957 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | the development will consist of (1) the demolition of the attached storeroom located to the rear of the existing dwelling (2) construction of family... | – | – | 23 Sept 2026 | 2660958 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | the development will consist of the demolition of the existing single storey cottage and the construction of a single storey replacement dwelling and... | – | – | 23 Sept 2026 | 2660959 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a single-story detached dwelling & single storey domestic garage, with proposed proprietary... | Navan | – | 23 Sept 2026 | 2660960 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | the proposed development is 1952 sqm and consists of changing rooms, showers, WC’s, store rooms, a multipurpose hall with a stage area, a gym and... | Dunshaughlin | – | 22 Sept 2026 | 2660947 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | the development will consist of the renovation & alteration of an existing dwelling, a new single storey extension to the side of the existing... | – | – | – | 2660949 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Permission & Retention Permission for development at Whitecross, Julianstown, Co. Meath, A92Y2TA. The development will consist of Permission for the... | Laytown | – | – | 2660950 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | File Ref: 212226 - the development will consist of: 1. New dwelling and detached garage. 2. New domestic entrance. 3. Wastewater treatment system... | Dunshaughlin | 2 | 21 Sept 2026 | 26185 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | the development consists of the construction of a prefabricated twin garage with box cladding to the sides and rear and a brick facade to the front... | Bettystown | – | 21 Sept 2026 | 26186 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | the development will consist of a dwelling and garage with a suitable wastewater treatment unit and associated site works | Dunshaughlin | 1 | 21 Sept 2026 | 2660946 |
Latest decisions
The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 11 Aug 2026.
| Decided | Development | Town | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2026 | the application is for a rear single storey extension of the existing residential house with alterations as required and all associates siteworks | Navan | Granted | 2660739 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | The development will consist of the installation of 1no. digital screen at ground floor level along the front façade (south elevation). The screen... | Kells | Refused | 2660742 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | INSTALLATION OF DOMESTIC WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH POLISHING FILTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN12566 PART 3 | Laytown | Granted | 2660747 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | The development consists of retention of a single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling which comprises of a dining room and living... | Navan | Granted | 2660490 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the construction of a two-storey dwelling, a detached domestic garage, a domestic wastewater disposal system, new... | Dunshaughlin | Granted | 2660733 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Permission for development and Permission for retention of development. Permission is sought for: - Proposed development consisting of the... | Enfield | Granted | 2660735 |
| 6 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 | Granted | 26157 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of proposed renovations & single-storey extensions to front and rear of existing dwelling, all elevational changes, the... | Navan | Granted | 2660714 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of modifications to the development permitted under Reg. Ref. 23/580 with the approved name of ‘Rooske Gardens’. It is... | Dunboyne | Granted | 2660715 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | an amendment of an approved scheme of 93 no. residential units at Boyne Road, Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath, under Meath Co. Co. Reg Ref: 22/1008. The... | Navan | Granted | 2660717 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the widening of existing vehicle entrance and all associated works | – | Granted | 2660724 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of planning permission of the following: 1) Construction of single storey wooden structure horse stables and storage... | – | Refused | 2660725 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | the construction of a two storey residence, proprietary waste water treatment system, domestic garage, new entrance and all associated site... | – | Refused | 2660728 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | the development for Permission Consequent on the Grant of Outline Permission Ref. No. 22/925 will consist of 1. Demolition of existing agricultural... | – | Granted | 2660476 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of the renovation and extension to existing dwelling. Works consist of extension to rear of dwelling with new balcony... | Trim | Granted | 2660711 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | revisions to existing permission (REF: 2560649) to include revised dwelling size, with revised elevations, internal modifications and associated site... | Ashbourne | Granted | 2660720 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | the development consists of retention permission for the change of use of a stone farm outbuilding into a single storey domestic dwelling with... | Trim | Granted | 2660721 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of a proposed single storey extension to the rear and sides of the existing bungalow which will include a proposed... | – | Granted | 2629 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | the development will consist of: (i) the construction of a new domestic wastewater treatment system, comprising a packaged Secondary Treatment Unit... | – | Refused | 26130 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | retention permission for amendment to previously approved permission (Reg. Ref. NA40126). The amendment for which retention permission is sought is... | Dunshaughlin | Granted | 2660767 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | the erection and installation of (i) a new single storey detached flat roofed gas boiler cabin; and (ii) all associated siteworks, services and... | Navan | Granted | 2660706 |
| 4 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 | Granted | 2660120 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | (i) A residential scheme comprising the construction of 4 no. two-storey two-bedroom dwellings. Each dwelling is served by private amenity space to... | – | Refused | 2660700 |
| 31 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... | – | Granted | 2660703 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | application for permission consists of the demolition of the existing semi derelict dwelling house and the construction of a new replacement dwelling... | – | Refused | 2660271 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | the proposed amendments to the permitted development consist of the following: • Alterations to permitted ground floor level including the... | Dunshaughlin | Granted | 2660438 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | the development will consist of the change of use of part of an existing stable building to temporary accommodation for seasonal farm workers, change... | – | Granted | 2660444 |
| 30 Jul 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... | – | Granted | 2561010 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | File Ref: 21404 & 2561271 - 2 Storey replacement dwelling and retention permission for retention of existing garage as use as a dwelling during... | Athboy | Granted | 26153 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | the development will consist of Planning permission of the following: 1) Construct single storey agricultural slatted shed with underground slurry... | – | Granted | 2660684 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | The development will consist of a bungalow style dwelling, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and percolation area, new entrance walls and... | – | Refused | 2660686 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | planning permission is sought to alter and extend existing single story domestic garage, raise walls, raise roof levels to provide study and games... | Ratoath | Granted | 2660691 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | planning permission for a private dwelling house, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, domestic garage, entrance onto road and... | Enfield | Refused | 2660692 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | the Development consists of a Livestock Housing Unit and all site works | – | Granted | 2660695 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | the Development consists of a Two Storey Dwelling, Domestic Garage, Sewage Treatment System, New Entrance and all site works | – | Refused | 2660699 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | permission to construct a two storey dwelling house with single storey living area to rear, construct a domestic garage, new entrance and install a... | Kells | Granted | 2660398 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | File Ref: 21679 & 231004 - Permission for a dwelling house/residential development on the subject site, together with associated site works... | Navan | Refused | 26154 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | the development will consist/consists5 of 1) Demolition of existing garage, 2) Proposed extension to the side, consisting of a flat roof, pitched... | Kells | Granted | 2660678 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | the development will consist of the redevelopment of existing Driving Range Facility to comprise 9 No. new covered bays with flood lighting and... | – | Granted | 2660679 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Development comprising retention of alterations to previously permitted design of 1no. permitted 2 storey plus attic 5-bedroom detached house with... | Dunshaughlin | Granted | 2660687 |
Under appeal
Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 11 Aug 2026.
| Submitted | Development | Town | Appeal status | Appeal decision | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 19 Jun 2026 | the development will consist of the demolition of existing buildings on the site and the construction of 2 x 2 bedroom detached houses together with... | Athboy | – | Pending | 2560904 |
| 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 |
| 5 May 2026 | The development will consist of: (A) The construction of 85 no. residential dwellings comprising: 73 no. houses (6 no. 2 bedroom dwellings, 64 no. 3... | Trim | – | Pending | 2560882 |
| 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... | – | – | Pending | 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 | – | Pending | 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 | – | Pending | 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 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | the development will consist of the demolition of the existing cottage & outbuildings and the construction of a new two-storey detached replacement... | Navan | – | Pending | 2561128 |
| 9 Mar 2026 | the development will consist of change of use of existing dwelling to 11 guest ensuite bedrooms for ancillary accommodation to Ma Dwyer’s Guest... | Navan | – | MODIFIED | 2560924 |
Largest schemes in the window
Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 11 Aug 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 11 Aug 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.