Temporary/event · Co. Meath
Upper Inny River, Townlands of Castlecor and Tully, County Meath
Granted 8 Jan 2026 (final grant issued 19 Feb 2026)
Key facts
- Planning application 2561212 at Upper Inny River, Townlands of Castlecor and Tully, County Meath: Removal of Castlecor Weir.
- It was received by Meath County Council on 7 Nov 2025.
- Status: Granted 8 Jan 2026 (final grant issued 19 Feb 2026).
- Permission was granted on 8 Jan 2026 and the final grant issued on 19 Feb 2026. 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.
Source: the Meath County Council planning register, checked 2 Jun 2026. Open the council's file
What and where
Removal of Castlecor Weir
The development will consist of the removal of Castlecor Weir, its associated sluice, and fish passage to restore the natural river conditions and ecological connectivity of the Upper Inny River and all associated works including: I. The reprofiling and restoration of approximately 220m of the river channel to replicate natural stream conditions and enable fish migration including via provision of a low-flow channel. This includes placement of root wads, boulders, and graded rock to replicate healthy, stable, and natural channel conditions. II. Works to Castlecor Bridge to remove the current sediment blockage which results in road flooding and enable the natural flow of sediment and long-term adaptation of the riverbed upstream, as well as installation of sleepers to manage riverbed erosion. III. Sealing of the disused Castlecor Mill headrace inflow to prevent unintended flow diversion. IV. Creation of a temporary site access via the L6813 Road, temporary internal construction road, temporary access gate, permanent internal farm track (agreed with landowner), removal of individual trees to enable construction activities, and temporary construction lay down areas/site compounds. V. Reinstatement of the disturbed lands following weir removal including landscaping consisting of seeding and planting with appropriate native vegetation, removal of temporary construction facilities, and bank stabilisation works. VI. All other associated site development works. VII. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.
- Location
- Townlands Of Castlecor And Tully, Co. Meath Map
- Council
- Meath County Council
- Planning reference
- 2561212
Numbers and dates
- Project type
- Temporary/event
- Received
- 7 Nov 2025
- Decision to grant
- 8 Jan 2026
- Final grant
- 19 Feb 2026
Timeline
- Application received
- Decision to grant
- Final grant issued
Outlook
What happens next
Work packages named so far
Documents and evidence
Check the record
- Council planning fileThe application file 2561212 on eplanning.ie: drawings, reports and the decision.Open the council's file
How we know this
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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