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Planning application · Co. Meath

Lands at Balreask Old and, Limekilnhill, Navan Co Meath

Granted 19 Aug 2025

What and where

Proposed development consists of

The proposed development consists of:(a) A 695m section of a distributor road identified as the LDR1(a) in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, connecting to the existing distributor road at Springfield Glen, that connects to the Dublin Road (R147).(b) A 64m section of road to connect to the permitted and under-construction North-South Link Street through the Swanbrook Estate, and as applied for under Meath County Council Reg. Ref. 24/201 (LRD application) to connect the Trim Road (R161) to the proposed LDR1(a), and thereby connecting the Trim Road (R161) to the Dublin Road (R147).(c) A three armed cycle protected roundabout forming a junction of the LDR1(a) and the North-South Link Street. (d) A roundabout with an orbital cycle track prioritises pedestrians and cyclists on all arms and maintains segregation for all modes. (e) The proposed LDR1(a) and North-South Link Street will be 6m wide, incorporating a 1.5m grass verge at each side segregating a dedicated 1.75m cycle track and 2.5m wide footpath from vehicular movements. (f) A bridge over the Navan Railway Line over a distance of 55m from wingwall to wingwall, with associated embankments, barriers and palisade fencing on both sides.(g) Noise attenuation barriers (2.5 m high) on both sides of the LDR1(a) for a distance of 330 m on the southern side and 166 m on the northern side.(h) Amendment of the road layout in the Springfield Glen Estate to provide a revised junction layout of the proposed LDR1(a) with the Limekiln Hall / Limekiln Wood road junction. (i) A pedestrian link from the LDR1(a) to Limekiln Hall.(j) Public lighting.(k) Associated surface water drainage infrastructure including 2 no. Infiltration/Detention Basins, Tree Pits, Rain Gardens, Petrol Interceptors and flow control manholes.(I) A 640 m section of the Navan Orbital Sewer. (m) Landscaping.(n) The site boundary incorporates a minor area of the site on which a SHD was permitted and implemented under ABP Ref. 311199-21, and connects to the boundary of an LRD application currently under consideration (Meath County Council Reg. Ref. 24/201), to facilitate tie-in between the permitted and proposed North-South Street. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Location
Limekilnhill, Co. Meath Map
Planning reference
24401
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Key facts

Received
8 Oct 2024
Granted
19 Aug 2025

Timeline

  1. Application received
  2. Granted

Site history

This site's history

  1. Earlier permission 24201 for this site: granted 8 Nov 2024, work started 26 Nov 2025.

    Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development - The application site comprises lands generally to the east and southeast of the… Named in this application's description

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What happens next

Permission was granted on 19 Aug 2025 and no site start has been filed yet. The next step is a commencement notice, filed before building work begins; the start date and who will build it are not known yet.

Work packages named so far

  • Roads and site development worksNamed in the application description
  • Services and drainageNamed in the application description

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From the Meath County Council planning register, checked 2 Jun 2026. We link to the council's own file so you can check the official record before you act.

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