Amendments to wastewater treatment system and percolation area

James Dillon has submitted a planning application to Meath County Council to amend the wastewater treatment system and percolation area at Priestown House in Kilbride, Co. Meath. The proposal concerns a 0.37‑hectare site and seeks to continue the use of the existing wastewater treatment system and percolation area that were previously authorised under reference 22/990 and later permitted for decommissioning under reference 25/60160. The application is currently in the pre‑validation stage, with no decision yet made by the council.

The developer, represented by agent Suzanne McClure, has engaged architect Oliver Nolan, MRIAI, to prepare the amendment plans. The submission states that there will be no residential units added, no change to floor space, and no demolition work required. The focus is solely on the continued operation of the wastewater treatment infrastructure that has already been approved for the site.

The site, identified as Priestown, Priestown, Kilbride, Co. Meath D15CK18, covers 0.37 hectares. The planning file lists the reference numbers 22/990 and 25/60160 as the earlier approvals that the current amendment builds upon.

Under the earlier permissions, the wastewater system was authorised for use and later for decommissioning, and the current application seeks to amend those permissions to allow the system to remain in operation. The council file indicates that the amendment will not affect the surrounding land use or the character of the area, and that the existing percolation area will continue to function as before.

The application is being reviewed by the council’s planning department, and the applicant is awaiting validation before any further steps can be taken. No public consultation has been announced at this stage, and the council has not yet released a decision timetable.

Residents and local stakeholders interested in the status of the application can monitor the council’s planning portal for updates. The planning file is available online and can be accessed through the Meath County Council website.

For more details see the Meath County Council planning file (https://localnews.ie/planning/meath/2660521/).

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