The retention of the existing 3 Bedroom mobile home and septic tank on a previously

Helena MCCarthy has lodged a new planning application with Meath County Council to retain the existing three‑bedroom mobile home and its septic tank on a site in Pheopotstown, Kilcock, Meath (postcode W23PX9N). The property sits within a residential zone that was previously granted under reference 87/00424, and the application seeks permission for the continued use of the mobile home and the associated site development works.

The application, submitted as a “New Application” by MCCarthy, requests that the council allow the mobile home to remain in place and that the septic tank continue to operate. The request is made within the context of the existing residential zoning, and the council will need to assess whether the retention of the mobile home and septic system complies with current planning policies and environmental standards.

Meath County Council has a history of dealing with enforcement cases involving unauthorised developments. In recent years, the council has spent significant sums on legal fees in such matters. For example, the council incurred over €640,000 in legal costs pursuing a case involving a mansion built without permission in Meath. In another long‑running enforcement action, the council spent €683,000 during a 20‑year saga over the demolition of a five‑bedroom house in Bohermeen, some seven kilometres west of Navan. The Bohermeen case involved a 588‑square‑metre house that was constructed in 2006 without planning permission, and the council’s legal expenses in that case totaled €642,696.

These enforcement cases illustrate the council’s willingness to invest in legal action to enforce planning regulations. While the current application by MCCarthy concerns the retention of a mobile home rather than the construction of a new dwelling, the council will likely consider the broader context of its enforcement record when reviewing the request.

The application is currently under review by the council’s planning department. MCCarthy’s submission includes details of the mobile home’s specifications, the septic tank’s capacity, and the proposed site development works. The council will evaluate the application against its planning policies, including considerations of land use, environmental impact, and compliance with the residential zoning designation.

The outcome of the application will determine whether the mobile home and septic tank can remain on the site. If approved, MCCarthy would be able to continue using the existing structures without the need for new construction. If denied, the council may require the removal of the mobile home or the septic tank, or it may impose conditions on their continued use.

For further information on the application and the council’s enforcement activities, readers can consult the Meath County Council planning application records and the local news coverage of the council’s recent enforcement cases.

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