Spruce Cottage, Bennetstown Dunboyne, Co. Meath A86 Y497
Planning application 2560743
DecisionConditional grant
Decided13 February 2026
Application typePERMISSION
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Nearby precedent
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- 221490Planning permission for a new two-storey house with single-storey annex to rear, new Oakstown wastewater treatment system with percolation area, new entrance drive way and parking to front as well as relocation of existing fence to achieve unobstructed sight line along road / 0.2 km away / 13 January 2023Granted
- 2439The development will consist of the following: The removal of post and wire fencing to the front of the site, removal of timber P&R fencing to the rear of the site along with the removal of three existing trees enclosing the site entrance. Permission is also sought for the reduction in the depth of the existing grass verge to accommodate a pedestrian footpath. The development proposes 8. No. dwellings, 4 no. Type A dwellings of 252sqm, and 4 no. Type B dwellings of 234sqm. Provision of 2no. car parking spaces per dwelling including universal access spaces, electric charging points, covered bicycle spaces and bin storage. The development includes an internal hammerhead roadway at 5.5m wide finished in colored asphalt. The development will also include landscaping, SuDS drainage and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application / 0.3 km away / 09 July 2024Granted
- 23574To construct a part two storey, part single storey dwelling house, utilise part of existing garage from neighbouring dwelling to include new internal wall, new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new entrance onto public road and all associated site development works / 0.3 km away / 31 August 2023Granted
- 2360290Permission for the following Large-Scale Residential Development consisting of: i) 267 no. residential units comprising 145 no. dwelling houses and 122 no. apartments/duplexes providing a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bed units. The dwelling houses range in height from 2-3 storeys. The apartments/duplexes are in 8 no. blocks (i.e. Blocks A-H, with Blocks B and C joined) ranging in height from 3 to 5 storeys; ii) a single storey creche; iii) modifications to the R157 regional road including changes to the existing carriageway/traffic lanes and the replacement of an existing roundabout with a new signalised junction; iv) a new signalised junction and link road (including new bridge over the River Tolka) connecting the R157 and the Old Navan Road; v) the provision of footpaths, cycle lanes and 2 no. pedestrian crossings on the existing M3 Parkway access road, vi) a foul pumping station and connection to the existing public sewerage system via the Old Navan Road; vii) a watermain connection to the north of the site at Pace (townland); viii) 3 no. ESB substation/kiosks and the undergrounding/re-routing of existing electricity lines; ix) reprofiling of land and relocation of existing berm adjoining the River Tolka as part of flood mitigation measures; and x) all associated ancillary development works including footpaths, cycle lanes, car and bicycle parking, drainage, public lighting, bin storage, boundary treatments and landscaping/amenity areas at this site measuring 14.17 hectares principally located in Bennetstown (townland) to the south of the M3 Parkway park and ride and rail station, and also extending into Pace & Dunboyne (townlands), Dunboyne North, Co. Meath. Access will be via 2 no. new vehicular access points along the new link road between the R157 and the Old Navan Road. Pedestrian access will also be provided on to the existing M3 Parkway access road. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted to the planning authority with the application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted with this application / 0.4 km away / 04 June 2024Granted
- RA170613Development consists of permission to construct a storey and a half dwelling house, detached shed, connection to public sewers and watermain and all associated site development works / 0.4 km away / 12 September 2017Granted
- 22243To construct a two storey dwelling house, detached garden shed, connection to public sewers and watermain, new entrance onto public road and all associated site development works / 0.4 km away / 22 June 2022Granted
- RA171530The development consists of retention of amendments and alterations to floor plan and elevations including retention of (1) 2 storey extension constructed to front elevation and single storey extensions to side and rear house elevations (2) domestic garage (3) domestic home office (4) domestic store and all ancillary site works. / 0.4 km away / 21 February 2018Granted