EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION AA200061 - The demolition of the existing 2…

Proposed development

EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION AA200061 - The demolition of the existing 2 storey Tara na Ri, Public House, shop and associated structures, and replacement with new building of similar footprint, layout and massing, with a localised increase in height, together with the incorporation of 2 no. existing outhouses (41spm + 46sqm) to be retained and refurbished to provide a restaurant and public bar (582 sqm GFA), shop (152sqm NFA), and holiday accommodation comprising 7 no. en-suite guest bedrooms with associated facilities. The existing stable buildings and barn will be demolished and replaced with new buildings of similar footprint, layout and massing with a localised increase in height to include a function room (91.5sqm GFA), holiday accommodation comprising 12 no. en-suite guest bedrooms and 3 no. dormitories, and associated services. The existing bungalow will be refurbished internally for use as short term holiday accommodation. The existing Meath County Council Park and Ride car park accommodating 13 no. spaces on the northern side of the L2201 County road/R147 Regional Road junction will be relocated to a new landscaped car park, to the south of the L2201, accommodating 50 no. spaces and accessed from an existing entrance from the L2201 County Road that will be upgraded. The proposed car park will operate as a Park & Ride facility for commuters accessing public transport on the R147, and visitors to the proposed development during off-peak hours. A further 34 no. car parking spaces dedicated to the proposed retail, restaurant bar and tourist accommodation, and coach drop off and 3 no. coach parking spaces, will be located on the northern side of the L2201 County Road. A new wastewater treatment plant and percolation area will be provided. The development also includes all associated water services infrastructure, landscaping (including boundary treatment works and outdoor play and amenity facilities), signage and site and development works. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

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The council recorded a decision on 10 Oct 2025. The official file has the outcome; a third-party appeal is possible within four weeks of the decision.

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