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The construction of a new 2 and 3 storey 11,405m2 extension on the site of 3 no.…

Dunshaughlin Community College , Drumree Road Knocks , Dunshaughlin Co. Meath.

Permission granted with conditions

Council decision recorded: July 14, 2026

Applicant: Not supplied in our sources
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

13 Feb 2026Application received
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9 Apr 2026Further information requested
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19 Jun 2026Further information received
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14 Jul 2026Council decisionGranted with conditions
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27 Aug 2026Grant recorded
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What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Dunshaughlin Community College , Drumree Road Knocks , Dunshaughlin Co. Meath.. Proposal excerpt: “the construction of a new 2 and 3 storey 11,405m2 extension on the site of 3 no. existing single storey college buildings at the site of Dunshaughlin Community College, Drumree Road, Knocks, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, A85 …” Demolition is included in the proposal description.

Location & nearby applications

Dunshaughlin Community College , Drumree Road Knocks , Dunshaughlin Co. Meath.

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

the proposed amendments to the permitted development consist of the following: • Alterations to permitted ground floor level…About 600 m · The Former Maddens Garage Site , Main Street , Dunshaughlin Co. MeathRef 2660438 · Permission granted with conditions
planning permission is sought for: o Car Wash and associated works. o Washdown silt separator. • Air and Water Services. Rete…About 800 m · Applegreen , Knocks Dunshaughlin , Co. MeathRef 2660919 · Permission granted with conditions
the proposed development will consist of (1) The demolition of two existing derelict cottages. (2)The construction of a 5-sto…About 800 m · Main Street , Dunshaughlin , Co. Meath Eircodes A85 RC43 and A85 CD76Ref 2661101 · Pre_Validation
for the construction of a proposed 4-bedroom detached 2-storey house with single storey living spaces located to the rear wit…About 1,000 m · The Stone Cottage , Dublin Road , Dunshaughlin Co. MeathRef 2561073 · Permission granted with conditions
the development will consist of a 2 storey office building (330sq.m) east of existing Block A, associated car parking and all…About 1.2 km · Dunshaughlin Business Park , Dublin Road Dunshaughlin , Co. MeathRef 2660825 · Permission granted with conditions

Documents & sources

Meath County Council · Reference 2660164

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: d8f34dbdeda413ce82a3570cc36a0dd6f8900613694c639f9a14b25d9f7297d9

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: d8f34dbdeda413ce82a3570cc36a0dd6f8900613694c639f9a14b25d9f7297d9

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:02:45.810392+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

the construction of a new 2 and 3 storey 11,405m2 extension on the site of 3 no. existing single storey college buildings at the site of Dunshaughlin Community College, Drumree Road, Knocks, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, A85 TY22. With roof mounted photovoltaic panel arrays, heat pumps and air handling unit; 98 no. new carparking spaces and 5 no. new coach spaces to the east and north of the proposed extension; covered bicycle shelters for 140 no. bicycles; realignment and upgrading of the internal vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian routes serving the existing College and the existing Community Sports Centre to the south, approximately 500m2 single storey temporary college accommodation to the south west of the existing college buildings; external store building; 5 no. new hardcourts to the south of the site; new pedestrian and vehicular entrance gates to the existing Drumree Road college entrance; formation of a temporary construction access route through Dunshaughlin & Royal Gaels GAA Club to the west which will be removed upon completion of the proposed development, new site lighting and associated ancillary hard and soft landscaping works. The development will include the demolition of 3 no. existing single storey college buildings on the site, which are currently in use for education only. These will be demolished on a phased basis to accommodate the development

Application details

Reference: 2660164
Site address: Dunshaughlin Community College , Drumree Road Knocks , Dunshaughlin Co. Meath.
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Permission granted with conditions
Date received: February 13, 2026
Decision due: July 16, 2026
Council decision date: July 14, 2026
Authority: Meath County Council

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