Planning application received: RED 111 - the erection and installation of (i) a new single storey detached flat roofed biomass boiler unit with an atta

Ashbourne Community School has lodged a planning application with Meath County Council for a new renewable energy facility on its Deerparks site in Ashbourne, County Meath. The application, reference 2660610, was received on 21 May 2026 and is due for decision on 15 July 2026.

The proposal, titled RED 111, calls for the erection and installation of a single‑storey, detached, flat‑roofed biomass boiler unit. The unit will include an attached fuel store and flue and is to be constructed in accordance with the Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III). To accommodate the new boiler, the school plans to demolish an existing single‑storey portacabin. The application also covers all associated site works, services and landscaping required to support the development.

The planning application is submitted by Ashbourne Community School, with the site address listed as Deerparks Ashbourne, County Meath. The council’s decision code for the application is currently listed as N/A, indicating that a decision has not yet been made. The authority handling the application is Meath County Council.

This development is part of the school’s broader efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. By installing a biomass boiler, the school aims to provide a more sustainable heating solution for its facilities.

For more details, see the Meath County Council planning application reference 2660610.

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