The development will consist of the construction of a galvanised steel truss weather radar tower…

Application details

Planning reference

2561150

Council

Meath County Council

Proposal description

The development will consist of the construction of a galvanised steel truss weather radar tower with a technical equipment room and a radome located at the top and an equipment room located at the base. The structure will measure a total of 36m in height and 8m in diameter and will be located on a hardcore platform. The structure will be accessed via a new access road off the existing forest haul road which will be upgraded to a width of 3.8m where required. The development will also consist of the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) array consisting of 24 solar panels on a fixed ground-mounted frame, boundary treatment to define the site and secure the weather radar and all associated site works and services. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Location / address

Ardanew, Longwood, Co. Meath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

24 Oct 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

23 Feb 2026

Final grant date

7 Apr 2026