Planning near you · Meath · Ref 2660242

The phased mixed-use commercial development will consist of: (i) the first section…

a site measuring c. 4.1 ha consisting of no. 81 Bective Street (existing Post Office) , and a greenfield site to the rear on a portion of the lands known as the ‘Frontlands’ located to the south-west of Kells Town Centre , west of Bective Street and

Further Information

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Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

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27 Feb 2026Application received
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23 Apr 2026Further information requested
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26 Aug 2026Further information received
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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 a site measuring c. 4.1 ha consisting of no. 81 Bective Street (existing Post Office) , and a greenfield site to the rear on a portion of the lands known as the ‘Frontlands’ located to the south-west of Kells Town Centre , west of Bective Street and. Proposal excerpt: “the phased mixed-use commercial development will consist of: (i) the first section of the new distributor road (as permitted by Part 10 Application PL17.304799) including alterations to the Bective Street and Bective Roa…” Demolition is included in the proposal description.

Location & nearby applications

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Nearby applications

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to construct a single storey extension to rear of dwelling house to include 2no bedrooms, kitchen area, utility, bathroom & p…About 500 m · no 20 St. Brigid's Terrace , Kells , Co. MeathRef 2660872 · Permission granted with conditions
planning permission for the following works: (1) change of use of vacant / derelict restaurant building to a dwelling house,…About 500 m · 10 Kenlis Place , Kells , Co. MeathRef 2660425 · Permission granted with conditions
the development will consist of a new proposed single storey dwelling and detached garage, opening of a new vehicular entranc…About 1.8 km · Cakestown Glebe , Kells , Co. MeathRef 2661077 · New Application
the development will consist of permission for retention for the relocation of 1: hurling ball wall and 2: all-weather playin…About 2.2 km · GRANGEGODDAN GLEBE , ATHBOY ROAD , KELLS CO. MEATHRef 2660789 · New Application
the development will consist of the following: 1) to demolish a single storied sun-room extension to the side of existing two…About 2.7 km · Kilmainham , Kells , Co. MeathRef 2660713 · New Application

Documents & sources

Meath County Council · Reference 2660242

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: d1cc874eaf4f6bb8d6e552820e5e871cbf2a7d54c3b185b1082c120384c4d910

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: d1cc874eaf4f6bb8d6e552820e5e871cbf2a7d54c3b185b1082c120384c4d910

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:02:42.446829+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

the phased mixed-use commercial development will consist of: (i) the first section of the new distributor road (as permitted by Part 10 Application PL17.304799) including alterations to the Bective Street and Bective Road junction; (ii) construction of an access road with vehicular access provided via the new distributor road; (iii) Block 1 a single storey retail unit of c. 3,667 sq.m gross floor area (c. 1,776 sq.m convenience net sales area and c. 476 sq.m comparison net sales area) including a licensed alcohol sales area, service yard; (iv) a double height Block 2 (c. 1,366 sq.m total gross floor area) comprising a new post office (c. 285 sq.m) and a bulky goods retail unit (c. 1,075 sq.m); (v) a double height Block 3 (c. 509 sq.m total gross floor area) comprising 2 no. retail units (c. 219 sq.m & c. 284 sq.m); (vi) a two storey Block 4 (c. 838 sq.m total gross floor area) comprising 3 no. retail units (c. 105 sq.m; c. 87 sq.m & c. 88 sq.m) at ground floor level with 3 no. office units above (c.105 sq.m; c. 87 sq.m & c. 88 sq.m); alterations to the front facade of the existing post office unit including the creation of an enlarged pedestrian archway with associated alterations at roof level and demolition of structures to the rear to provide for a café unit (c. 94 sq.m) at ground floor level and office space (c. 94 sq.m) at first floor level; (vii) provision of a pedestrian link from Bective Street through the enlarged archway; (viii) signage including 1 no. internally illuminated double-sided free standing sign (5.7m x 2.3m); (ix) 158 no. car parking spaces; (x) 52 no. cycle parking spaces; (xi) set down/loading bay areas; (xii) 2 no. surface water attenuation tanks, a flood compensatory storage tank and associated wetlands area including a ditch/watercourse diversion, plant, ESB substation, lighting, and all landscaping, enabling works and site services. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) are submitted with the application

Application details

Reference: 2660242
Site address: a site measuring c. 4.1 ha consisting of no. 81 Bective Street (existing Post Office) , and a greenfield site to the rear on a portion of the lands known as the ‘Frontlands’ located to the south-west of Kells Town Centre , west of Bective Street and
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Further Information
Date received: February 27, 2026
Authority: Meath County Council

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