Planning application received: change of use from School to Church for religious services & School , minor internal and external alterations and all as

A planning application has been lodged with Meath County Council for a site at Steppingstone, Harristown Kilcloon in Co. Meath. The applicant, Steppingstone, seeks to change the use of the building from a school to a church for religious services and schooling purposes. In addition to the change of use, the proposal includes minor internal and external alterations and all associated works.

The application was received on 3 June 2026 and carries the reference number 2660669. The council’s decision is expected by 28 July 2026. It follows a previous planning submission for the same site (ref 24/60827).

Meath County Council has recently considered a range of other developments across the county, including residential projects such as two‑storey dwellings in Stoneyford and Duleek, extensions to existing buildings in Navan and Kells, and new construction proposals in Oldcastle. These decisions illustrate the council’s ongoing role in managing land use changes throughout Co. Meath.

The application for Steppingstone is part of this broader planning activity and will be reviewed alongside other local developments. The outcome will determine whether the former school can be repurposed as a place of worship while retaining its educational function, subject to the council’s assessment of the proposed alterations.

For more information, see the Meath County Council planning portal.

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