Planning application · Meath County Council

Demolition and clearance of the existing agri-retail building known at Paddingstown, Clonee

Paddingstown, Clonee, Co. Meath

2661153 · MeathLodged

1.94 ha · Lodged

Planning application 2661153 to Meath County Council: Demolition and clearance of the existing agri-retail building known as “Drummonds Country Store” to facilitate the construction of a new, at Paddingstown, Clonee. A council decision is due by 10 November 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council decision due

Key facts

Reference
2661153
Planning authority
Meath County Council
Received
16 Sept 2026
Decision due
10 Nov 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
Mixed_use
Floor area (estimated)
1,170 m²
Read from the description, not stated on the register.
Site area
1.94 ha

Homes and mix

  • 29 car parking spaces

Read from the description, not stated on the register. Shown only where the parts add up to the total.

Proposed development

The proposed development will consist of the demolition and clearance of the existing agri-retail building (c.651 sqm gross floor area) known as “Drummonds Country Store” to facilitate the construction of a new building along the western boundary that will accommodate a new agri-retail building incorporating ancillary offices and amenities at ground floor level as well as a first-floor mezzanine that accommodates additional ancillary office space and a meeting room (c.1,170 sqm gross floor area). The proposed building features a mono-pitch roof. Elevational signage to the south-east (front) and north-east (side) elevations is also proposed. The development also provides for a new single-storey stand-alone canteen (21sqm) to the north-east (rear) of the existing store building and the change of use of the existing weighbridge office (c.25sqm) to use as site storage. An additional 29no surface car parking spaces are also proposed on the site alongside the reconfiguration of the layout of the existing 30no car parking spaces (59no car parking spaces total). It is proposed to install a new static water tank, approximately 3.5 metres high, and also relocate 6no existing LPG tanks to the north-west (rear) of the new building. Access to the development will be via the existing permitted and established access to the site from the Kilbride Road (L1010). It is proposed replace the existing vehicular access gates with new vehicular access gates at the existing site entrance to match the existing boundary fence. All existing boundaries, including natural boundaries comprising mature trees and hedgerow along the western and northern boundaries are to be retained. The proposed development also provides for bicycle parking, external site lighting and EV charging points along with all associated landscaping and site development works.

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 10 Nov 2026.

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