Planning applications in Kells

Agricultural Wood and Biofuel Facility, Balrath Demesne

the development will consist of the erection & extension of new Agricultural Wood & Energy Crop Storage, Drying, Processing, Manufacturing Biofuel Building(s) & all ancillary & associated site services to consist of: 1. Erection of 2no. detached agricultural material storage buildings. 2. Building extension to provide a new Briquette Production plant & store. 3. Building extension to provide a new workshop & Store with external canopy. 4. Construction & extension of a new internal access road and provision of additional hard surface areas & attenuation. 5. Provision of water storage tanks for future fire fighting requirements. 6. Boundary Treatments, Landscaping & connection to all existing site services

Balrath Demense , Toberultan , Kells Co. Meath · 5 Mar 2026

Wood Storage and Briquette Production Facility, Balrath Demense

the development will consist of the erection & extension of new Agricultural Wood & Energy Crop Storage, Drying, Processing, Manufacturing Biofuel Building(s) & all ancillary & associated site services to consist of: 1. Erection of 2no. detached agricultural material storage buildings. 2. Building extension to provide a new Briquette Production plant & store. 3. Building extension to provide a new workshop & Store with external canopy. 4. Construction & extension of a new internal access road and provision of additional hard surface areas & attenuation. 5. Provision of water storage tanks for future fire fighting requirements. 6. Boundary Treatments, Landscaping & connection to all existing site services

Balrath Demense , Toberultan , Kells Co. Meath · 21 Nov 2025

Five-Unit Retail Warehouse Park, Cavan Road, Kells

the proposed development consists of a retail warehouse park comprising of five units. Unit 1 consists of a 944.1 sq.m retail warehouse with office space, toilets, canteen, circulation areas, and goods storage. Unit 2 consists of a 955.6 sq.m retail warehouse with office space, toilets, canteen, circulation areas, and goods storage. Unit 3 consists of a 955.6 sq.m retail warehouse with office space, toilets, canteen, circulation areas, and goods storage. Unit 4 consists of a 1090.9 sq.m retail warehouse with office space, toilets, canteen, circulation areas, and goods storage. Unit 5 consists of a 3670.2 sq.m retail warehouse with office space, toilets, canteen, circulation areas, and goods storage. The development will also include the construction of a new pedestrian and vehicular entrance on Cavan Road (R147), gated service yard, MV ESB Substation and switch room, totem signage, site lighting, boundary treatments, landscaping, new connections to the existing foul and storm drainage system, watermain, car parking, EV charging spaces, cycle parking spaces, and all associated site development works

Cavan Road , Townparks , Kells Co.Meath · 27 Jun 2025

the development will consist of the erection & extension of new Agricultural Wood & Energy Crop Storage, Drying, Processing, Manufacturing Biofuel Building(s) & all ancillary & associated site services to consist of: 1. Erection of 2no. detached agricultural material storage buildings. 2. Building extension to provide a new Briquette Production plant & store. 3. Building extension to provide a new workshop & Store with external canopy. 4. Construction & extension of a new internal access road and provision of additional hard surface areas & attenuation. 5. Provision of water storage tanks for future fire fighting requirements. 6. Boundary Treatments, Landscaping & connection to all existing site services

Balrath Demense , Toberultan , Kells Co. Meath · 23 Dec 2024

(1) the construction of a new light industrial/warehouse unit with internal office accommodation, reception, toilet and staff canteen, (floor area 1016m2). (2) on-site staff car parking, disabled parking and bicycle parking, (3) installation of EV charging points (4) 2.0m high security fencing to side and rear boundaries, (5) 1.0m high security fencing to front roadside boundaries, (6) signage on the building, (7) landscaping works, (8) connection to all services and (9) all necessary ancillary site development works to facilitate this development. The development requires and is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

Kells Business Park , Cavan Road , Kells Co. Meath · 14 Jun 2024

(1) the construction of a new light industrial/warehouse unit with internal office accommodation, reception, toilet and staff canteen, (floor area 1016m2). (2) on-site staff car parking, disabled parking and bicycle parking, (3) installation of EV charging points (4) 2.0m high security fencing to side and rear boundaries, (5) 1.0m high security fencing to front roadside boundaries, (6) signage on the building, (7) landscaping works, (8) connection to all services and (9) all necessary ancillary site development works to facilitate this development

Kells Business Park , Cavan Road , Kells Co Meath · 31 May 2024

changes to phase 2 of a previously granted residential development (Planning Ref. No. KA-171352 & 21548). The development will consist of changes to the roads layout and housers types to priovide additional units along with a two storey creche. The proposal includes 58no. residential units all to be two stories in height and comprise of the following dwelling mix: 2no. 4 bed detached house, 1no. 3 bed end of terrace, 23no. 2 bedc terrace, 22no. 3 bed semi-detached houses, 10no. 2 bed duplex units along with 1no. bins and bicycle stores, surface car parking. The development also includes SuDS drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments, all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development

Rockfield , Athboy Road , Kells Co. Meath · 19 Dec 2022

for the proposed demolition of the existing Gaeil Colmcille GAA Clubhouse, together with the proposed construction of a residential development comprising of a total of 50 no. dwelling houses consisting of (i) 16 no. three bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses of which there are 2 no. designs (ii) 2 no. four bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses (iii) 12 no. two bedroom two storey terrace type dwelling houses incorporated within 3 no. blocks of four dwellings of which there are 3 no. designs (iv) 20 no. two bedroom two storey terrace type dwelling houses incorporated within 4 no. blocks of five dwellings of which there are 4 no. designs, entrance, internal access road, green open space, boundary fences/walls. Proposed connections into the existing foul sewer, surface water & watermain networks adjacent to the site and all ancillary site works. Significant Further information/Revised plans submitted on this application

Gardenrath Road Lower , Townparks , Kells Co Meath · 14 Jun 2021

for the proposed demolition of the existing Gaeil Colmcille GAA Clubhouse, together with the proposed construction of a residential development comprising of a total of 50 no. dwelling houses consisting of (i) 16 no. three bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses of which there are 2 no. designs (ii) 2 no. four bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses (iii) 12 no. two bedroom two storey terrace type dwelling houses incorporated within 3 no. blocks of four dwellings of which there are 3 no. designs (iv) 20 no. two bedroom two storey terrace type dwelling houses incorporated within 4 no. blocks of five dwellings of which there are 4 no. designs, entrance, internal access road, green open space, boundary fences/walls. Proposed connections into the existing four sewer, surface water & watermain networks adjacent to the site and all ancillary site works

Gardenrath Road Lower , Townparks , Kells Co Meath · 14 May 2021

EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION KT800014 - a mixed use town centre development comprising of retail, residential, commercial, creche, civic space and ancillary and associated uses on a site of c7.86 hectares (c19.42 acres). A 10 year planning permission is sought. The total development comprises of 199 no. residential units, 15,833 sq m of retail and commercial uses and a total of 961 no car parking spaces (being 264 no surface, 697 no contained spaces) and a total of 224 no cycle spaces, the site is bounded to the north by established development fronting to Kenlis Place and Headfort Place, to the west by established development fronting to Bective Street and Farrell Street, to the east by playing fields associated with the Secondary School, and to the south by undeveloped zoned lands. The development will be accessed from a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance from Bective Street and Farrell Street to facilitate the entrance the proposal includes works to the Junction of Suffolk Street, Farrell St & Bective St. A new street will be created aligned generally east to west from this entrance.Building 1 consists of 4 storey building containing a crèche of 435.9 sq m gross floor area, 2 no retail units ground floor level (combined gross retail floor area 422.9 sq m) and 6 no office units at first, second & third floor levels with a combined net floor space of 1,662.3 sq m. Buildings 2 and 3 are both 3 storeys in height each consist of 24 no 2 bedroom apartments.Building 4 is 4 storey in height which consists of 22 no apartments (8 no 3 bedroom, 8 no 2 bedroom and 6 no 1 bedroom apartments), 52 sq m of common storage area provided at ground floor level.Building 5 is a 4 storey over basement in height and accommodates 12 no retail units with a combined gross floor area of 1,339 sq m at ground floor level and 42 no apartments at first , second and third floor levels (being 14 no 1 bedroom, 22 no 2 bedroom and 6 no 3 bedroom apartments). Parking for 64 cars and bin storage (45sqm) is provided at basement level. Building 6 is 2 storey over basement in height and consists of 40 no car parking spaces and 60 sq m of bin storage at basement level, 7 no retail units at ground floor level that have a gross floor area of 1,737sq m, 26 no residential units at first floor level (being 4 no 1 bed units and 22 no 2 bed units)

Townparks , Kells , Co. Meath · 3 Dec 2019

I Vincent Duff, intend to apply for permission for development at the Headfort Arms Hotel, Headfort Place, Kells, Co. Meath. The development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure I.A RPS ID 90526 and NIAMH I.D. No. 14313011 listed under Appendix 6, Record of Protected Structures, Meath Development Plan 2021-2027. The development will consist of the removal of existing mono-pitch metal roof structure to function room entrance foyer which also contains existing water storage tanks, to be replaced with an extension comprising two additional floors in a split-level layout to provide 10 no. guest bedrooms each with en-suite facilities. Also, to replace existing water tanks with new to be contained on new roof design, to include for internal and external alterations to existing structure and for connections to public services and all ancillary site works.

Headfort Arms Hotel , Headfort Place , Kells · 1 Mar 2024

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. 3,682 sq.m gross floor area (c. 1,578 sq.m convenience net sales area and c. 608 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. 752 sq.m total gross floor area) comprising 3 no. retail units (c. 241 sq.m; c. 218 sq.m & c. 283 sq.m); (vi) a two storey Block 4 (c. 832 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 cafe 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 (7m x 2.3m); (ix) 162 no. car parking spaces; (x) 36 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 for 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. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Rear Of 81 Bective Street Greenfield Site , Frontlands Bective Street , Kells Co. Meath · 22 Aug 2023

construction of a new two storey service station with ancillary retail and food court including (1) service building measuring1771 M2 GIA, containing net retail floor space of 99m2, including off licence measuring 15m2, 3 no food/cafe offers (including drive thru restaurant) with preparation areas, storage, serving counters (measuring 212m2), Seating areas (measuring 283m2, back of house area(including staff canteen, wcs, showers, lockers etc)measuring 311m2, Public facilities (wcs, showers etc.) measuring 154m2, Storage, circulation, plant and ancillary areas measuring 712m2, and an external seating area measuring 40m2. (2) Full signage package including illuminated totem on Cavan rd., building signage and wayfinding signage throughout the site. (3) 4 no fuel pump islands with illuminated canopy over(including corporate logo), and 1 no HGV fuel pump island with illuminated canopy (including corporate logo). (4) 1 no jet wash and 1 no brush wash with water recycling capabilities & storage tank & water/ air facilities. (5) Extension and reconfiguration of part of the existing access road to provide a footpath, cycle lane and vehicular/pedestrian access to the site. (6) New pedestrian access from the Cavan Road footpath into the site (7) all associated and ancillary site works including 74 no parking spaces, 3 no electric car charging points, 5 no wheelchair accessible spaces, 4 no coach and 6 no HGV parking bays, partially covered cycle parking, landscaping, boundry treatments, public lighting, retaining walls , foothpaths, road markings, surfacing, rainwater storage & attenuation, underground tank farm, and new connection to public mains, foul sewer and storm main. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Townparks , Cavan rd. , Kells · 17 Nov 2017

Kilmainham Solar Farm and Energy Storage

RED III APPLICATION- A solar farm and energy storage compound with a total area of circa 137 hectares. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of c. 462,660 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, associated string inverters mounted to rear of panels and 41 no. single storey electrical transformer stations and 1 no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The energy storage compound will consist of 70 no. containerised energy storage modules and associated plant and equipment, 35 no. transformers and 5 no. auxiliary transformers, 2 no. spare parts containers and 1. no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The overall project will also consist of underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site and within the R163 and R147 public roads, Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) crossing of the Blackwater River, temporary construction compounds, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, landscaping, drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Construction and operational access will be via 2 no. existing entrances from the R147 and R163 which will be upgraded. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The NIS includes an assessment of the grid connection for the solar farm project comprising a 110kV electricity substation and ‘loop-in / loop-out’ grid connection cabling to the existing Arvagh/Navan 110kV overhead line which will be the subject of an application to An Coimisiún Pleanála and is situated in the townland of Kilmainham, Kells, Co. Meath. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

in the townlands of Fyanstown , Kilmainham Rossmeen and Sedenrath , Kells · 5 Mar 2026

Kells Solar Farm and Energy Storage Compound

a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm and energy storage compound with a total area of circa 164 hectares in the townlands of Fyanstown, Hurdlestown, Kilmainham, Rossmeen and Sedenrath, Kells, County Meath. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of c. 960,000 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, associated string inverters mounted to rear of panels and 48 no. single storey electrical transformer stations and 1 no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The energy storage compound will consist of 70 no. containerised energy storage modules and associated plant and equipment, 35 no. transformers and 5 no. auxiliary transformers, 2 no. spare parts containers and 1. no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The overall project will also consist of underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site and within the R163 and R147 public roads, Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) crossing of the Blackwater River, temporary construction compounds, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, landscaping, drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Construction and operational access will be via 3 no. existing entrances from the R147 and R163 which will be upgraded. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application

in the Townlands of , Fyanstown Hurdlestown Kilmainham Rossmeen and Sedenrath , Kells County Meath · 11 Dec 2024

the development consists of a 10 year permission and 35 year operation for a solar farm on two sites: North Parcel (Milltown Townland) approximately 41.2 hectares; South Parcel (Moyagher Lower Townland) approximately 80.3 hectares for a total site area of approximately 121.5 hectares. The proposed development on these two sites comprises; Up to 734,000 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames, inverter/transformer stations, underground power and communication cables and ducts, boundary security fencing, new internal access tracks, associated drainage infrastructure, new site entrances to the L6835 public local road (North Parcel) and the L8003 public local road (South Parcel), 1 no vehicle passing area on lands adjoining the L6835 local road, CCTV cameras and all associated site services and works. Provision of control building and associated compound within the South Parcel. As part of a separate Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) planning application, provision of 110KV electrical substation with electrical control building, associated compound with palisade fence and 2 no. overhead line masts, which is to be located within the North Parcel, will be lodged with An Bord Pleanala in due course. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application. Significant Further information/Revised plans submitted on this application

Milltown & Moyagher Lower , Cortown , Kells Co Meath · 2 Mar 2021

a social housing scheme of 35 No. Units on the lands to the rear/south of Saint Colmcilles Nursing Home and this development is intended to supersede the proposed 22No. Single storey 2 bedroom assisted living units granted permission on foot of Planning file reference KA110654. The 35 No. Units will consist of 10No. two storey semi- detached 3 bedroom units - 10No. two storey semi-detached 2 bedroom units - a two storey terrace of 3No. 2 bedroom units and 12No. Apartments in 3 two storey blocks of 4 units, each block containing a 2 bedroom apartment and 3 No. 1 bedroom apartmens. The development will also include for all ancillary site development works including, 1. connection to public foul water sewerage system and disposal of storm-water to on-site soak pits and 2. upgrading the existing agricultural entrance on the Oldcastle Road and farm access road along the east boundary of the site and Saint Colmcilles Nursing Home to facilitate use for residential purposes and give direct access to the proposed development

Townparks , Oldcastle Road , Kells Co. Meath · 1 Sept 2020

a social housing scheme of 35 No. Units on the lands to the rear/south of Saint Colmcilles Nursing Home and this development is intended to supersede the proposed 22No. Single storey 2 bedroom assisted living units granted permission on foot of Planning file reference KA110654. The 35 No. Units will consist of 10No. two storey semi- detached 3 bedroom units - 10No. two storey semi-detached 2 bedroom units - a two storey terrace of 3No. 2 bedroom units and 12No. Apartments in 3 two storey blocks of 4 units, each block containing a 2 bedroom apartment and 3 No. 1 bedroom apartmens. The development will also include for all ancillary, 1. connection to public foul water sewerage system and disposal of storm-water to on-site soak pits and 2. upgrading the existing agricultural entrance on the Oldcastle Road and farm access road along the east boundary of the site and Saint Colmcilles Nursing Home to facilitate use for residential purposes and give direct access to the proposed development

Townparks , Oldcastle Road , Kells Co. Meath · 24 Jul 2020

a 24, multi-user free standing support structure carrying telecommunications equipment, together with associated exchange cabinets, fencing and all associated site development works at Unit 7 Kells Business Park, Cavan Rd, Kells, Co Meath A82 E2K5. Significant Further Information/Revised plans submitted on this application

Unit 7 Kells Business Park , Cavan Road , Kells Co Meath A82 E2K5 · 20 Sept 2019

a single storey extension of floor area 6,719sq.m to the existing manufacturing building. The existing building is on Site 10 and the proposed development includes development of Sites 11 and 12 within the Kells Business Park. The proposed structure has a parapet height of 8.000m matching existing and the finished elements of the proposed extension are complimentary and match that of the existing building. All elevations of the existing building are affected by the proposed extension. The development includes car parking provision, HGV turning areas, a vehicular entrance from the public road and all ancillary works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Unit 10 Kells Business Park , Cavan Road , Kells Co. Meath · 15 Sept 2017

Cookstown Great Solar PV and Battery Storage Development

a ten year permission for a Solar PV Energy Development with associated Battery Energy Storage System on a site of 74.2 hectares comprising: solar panels on ground mounted steel frames, customer substation, switchgear substations, transformers, inverters, energy storage units, BIC Interface Cabinets (BIC) and BESS Inverters, twin MV transformer skid compacts, monitoring house units, spares containers, BESS intake substation and backup generator, new internal access tracks, new site entrances to the L-2813 public local road and the L-28131 public local road, perimeter security fencing, palisade security fencing, security gates, CCTV system, lighting poles, associated drainage infrastructure, associated ducting and electrical ducting, temporary construction compound, underground cables, landscaping, self-contained composting toilet, and all other ancillary and miscellaneous site works including site clearance, all with a 40 year operational period. As part of a separate Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) planning application, a 110kV electrical substation with electrical control building and associated compound will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála in due course. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Cookstown Great , Kells , Co. Meath · 20 Dec 2024

the replacement of an existing telecommunications support structure with attached equipment (of overall height 15 metres) with a proposed new 21 metre monopole support structure (overall height 22.5 metres) carrying equipment transferred from the existing structure and the addition of new telecommunications antennas, dishes and associated equipment, together with new ground level equipment cabinets, fencing, landscaping and all associated site works

Eir Exchange , Carlanstown , Kells · 30 Mar 2021