Planning application received: Permission is being sought change of use of Old School House from Educational to Residential use. Gross floor area of wo

A planning application has been lodged with Meath County Council for the Old School House in Tobertynan, Rathmolyon, Co Meath. The applicant seeks permission to change the building’s use from educational to residential. The proposal covers a gross floor area of 112 m² and would involve minor internal alterations to the rear elevation, the addition of two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor, and all associated site works. The council has received the application on 20 May 2026, and a decision is expected by 14 July 2026.

The Old School House sits within a neighbourhood that has recently seen a number of planning decisions, including extensions and alterations to existing dwellings and the retention of mezzanine or attic extensions in nearby properties. These developments illustrate the council’s ongoing review of residential use in the area.

The application is part of a broader pattern of proposals to repurpose former educational buildings for residential use, a trend that has prompted careful scrutiny of the impact on local character and infrastructure. The council will assess the proposal against planning policies and community feedback before making a decision.

For more details, see the Meath County Council planning application reference 2660604.

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