Observation pack · Meath County Council
Platin Terrace , R152 Caulstown , Duleek Co.Meath
the development will consist of Retention and Completion of a standalone two storey office block associated and located to the rear of the existing CVT test centre and permission for new rear carparking area, new watermain connection on the R152 and all associated site development works
Observations close 29 Oct 2026 17 days left
5 weeks from receipt (received 24 Sept 2026) · s.34 Planning and Development Act 2000 · art. 29 Regulations 2001 · fee €20 · council decision due 18 Nov 2026
The application
- Reference
- 2661189 · full record
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Type
- RETENTION
- Status
- PRE_VALIDATION
- Applicant
- not published by the national dataset — see the council register
- Units
- 0
- Floor area
- —
- Site area
- 1,478 m²
- Received
- 24 Sept 2026
- We first saw it
- 29 Sept 2026, 23:03
- Decision due
- 18 Nov 2026
- Decision
- N/a
The national dataset truncates descriptions (80 characters for DLR, 70 for Fingal) and omits the applicant. The full description and the drawings are on the council register linked in step 1.
How to submit an observation
- Read the file on the council register.Drawings, planning statement and site notices are at http://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2661189/0.
- Write your observation.Quote
2661189at the top, give your name and the address the authority should reply to, and confine it to planning matters — zoning objective, height, overlooking, traffic, drainage, heritage. What you say here is what you can later appeal on. - Pay the €20 fee.Every submission needs it; without it the observation is invalid and is returned. Meath County Council takes it online with the submission or at the counter.
- Submit before 29 Oct 2026.Online through the register above, or in writing to the Planning Department, Meath County Council. The test is the date the authority receives it, not the date you post it.
- Keep the acknowledgement.The council's receipt is your proof of a valid observation — see below.
Statutory basis. Section 34(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) requires a planning authority to consider any submission or observation made to it in accordance with the Regulations. Article 29 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) sets the window: a submission or observation must be received by the authority within five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application, and must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of €20. A submission received after the window, or without the fee, is invalid and the authority must return it.
After you submit: keep the acknowledgement. Under the 2024 Act it secures your right to appeal — only the applicant and a person who made a valid observation may bring the council's decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála, within four weeks of the decision. Making a valid observation is also what buys a right of appeal: under s.37(1) of the 2000 Act, only the applicant and a person who made a valid submission or observation to the planning authority may appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála (within four weeks of the decision). Missing the five-week window closes both doors.
What the site is zoned
| Code | Objective | Plan | In force |
|---|---|---|---|
| P5 Rural and agricultural | RA - Rural Area: Rural Area | ME-002:DP:meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027 | 3 Nov 2021 → 2 Nov 2027 |
| P5 Rural and agricultural | RA - Rural Area: Rural Area | ME-003:DP:meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-as-varied | 3 Nov 2021 → 2 Nov 2027 |
An application that accords with the zoning objective is hard to resist on principle; one that does not may be a material contravention, which the council can only grant by the s.34(6) procedure with its own notice and window.
Sources: MEATH ME-002:DP:meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027, MEATH ME-003:DP:meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-as-varied · fetched 27 Sept 2026, 19:37
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEATH ME-002:DP:meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027 | — | 27 Sept 2026, 19:37 | open |
| MEATH ME-003:DP:meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-as-varied | — | 4 Oct 2026, 23:04 | open |
Designations on or near the site
- Radon risk area × 2About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels · About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels
Nearby precedents within 500 m, last 5 years
Decisions
| Reference | Decision | Decided | Units | Distance | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2561330 | Refused | 31 Aug 2026 | 0 | 448 m | The development consists of the retention: 1. Revised site boundary from approved planning ref 24/60126; 2. Extension of agricultural yard area beyond approved planning ref 24/60126; 3. As constructed mesh fencing. to include all associated site works |
| 2561187 | Conditional | 1 May 2026 | 0 | 296 m | RED III - Erection of a 19.48 MWp ground-mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) farm on lands off Station Road located to the west of Platin Cement Works and associated quarry north of Duleek, Co. Meath. The project will occupy approximately 22.35 hectares of agricultural fields adjacent to the existing cement facility and is designed to directly supply renewable electricity to the plant, thereby improving its energy efficiency and sustainability profile. The development will consist of photovoltaic panels mounted on fixed-tilt frames oriented to the south, with associated underground cabling and electrical infrastructure, including three transformer cabins and inverters. It will also include internal access tracks, a temporary construction compound and set-down area, perimeter security fencing, and CCTV where required. The grid connection will be made via the existing on-site substation at the Irish Cement Plant, enabling the generated power to be consumed on-site. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provision of article 26A of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. |
| 2560957 | Conditional | 4 Nov 2025 | 0 | 0 m | the proposed amendments include: 1) Removal of the gas turbine buildings housing the approved OCGT units (Turbines, generators and auxiliary equipment). The OCGT units will remain in place; 2) Addition of FinFan cooler unit and associated plant; 3) Revised Water Treatment Plant (‘WTP’) design and layout, incorporating: Replacement of de-ionising building with modular demineralised water plant; Addition of air compressor container, waste water and oily water collection sumps, and chemical dosing skid; Revised position for chemical storage area and bund; Replacement of firefighting water tank with firefighting foam tank. 4) Addition of raw water and demineralised water pumps within water storage area; 5) Reduction in height and area of Service Building, from 6m high to 3m high and from 520 sq. m. to 256 sq. m.; 6) Revised positioning of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (‘HVO’) storage tanks within approved fuel storage area; 7) Addition of gas Above Ground Installation (‘AGI’) and connection to gas main running to the north of the site to facilitate the use of gas as a fuel option for the approved OCGT units. Electrical output will increase from 170MW to 190MW when fuelled on gas; 8) Addition of gas filtration, heating and pressure reduction skids; 9) Change in height of 110kV transformers, from 5m to 6.8m; 10) Addition of 4 no. auxiliary transformers; 11) Modularisation of switchgear building, resulting in revised area (Increase from 160.43 sq. m. to 225.20 sq. m.); 12) Addition of emergency generator; 13) All associated ancillary development, site works and services. The application relates to a development which comprises or is for the purposes of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) licence. The application relates to the provision of an establishment to which the Chemicals Act (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 209 of 2015) apply. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies the application, which takes account of the proposed amendments and also additional minor development on the site (MV substation building and associated underground cabling) that has been applied for under a separate application |
| 2560892 | Conditional | 13 Oct 2025 | 0 | 97 m | the construction of a Medium Voltage (MV) substation building and associated underground cabling at Carranstown and Caulstown, Platin, Duleek, Co. Meath, to serve the OCGT development approved under Meath County Council Planning Reg. Ref. 23/60212 (ABP Ref. PL17.319278) [The approved OCGT development is a development that comprises or is for an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Directive license and is also an establishment to which the Chemicals Act (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 209 of 1025) apply]. The proposed development will include (i) a Medium Voltage (MV) substation building (24 sq. m.) within the site of the approved OCGT development ; (ii) a 20kV underground cable connecting the MV substation building to the existing 20kV line which runs alongside the R152 road to the north and also to the consented 110kV substation to the south (ABP Ref. VA17.303678); and (iii) a low voltage underground cable connecting the MV substation building to the onsite offices approved under Planning Reg Ref. 23/60212 (ABP Ref. PL17.319278) |
| 2460880 | Conditional | 11 Dec 2024 | 0 | 448 m | the development consists of retention permission for the revised location of the as constructed site entrance and access road from approved planning applications 22/1081 & 24/60126 |
| 2460126 | Conditional | 16 Apr 2024 | 0 | 448 m | the development consists of the construction of agricultural grain storage sheds, including new concrete yard, surface water drainage and all associated site works and retention permission for an as constructed plant room. |
| 2360212 | Conditional | 15 Feb 2024 | 0 | 21 m | the proposed development will comprise a 170MW (electrical output) Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) Power Plant. The proposed development will comprise an electricity generating plant which will use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as fuel and will be connected to a previously consented 110kV substation (ABP-303678-19) and associated site works and improved access from the R152. The development comprises the following elements: a) Three gas turbine buildings (each 990m2) each housing 1 no. turbine, 1 no. generator and auxiliary equipment with a total of 269 MWth (thermal output) generating capacity all on concrete plinths. b) The power plant will have three exhaust stacks (25m in height), one exhaust stack per OCGT. Therefore, each OCGT will comprise a standalone Large Combustion Plant. The power plant may need to utilise, selective catalytic reduction (SCR) (18m high, 4.5 width, 14m length) for nitrogen oxides abatement. c) Water treatment plant comprising: • a 275m2 Deionising Building (6m high x 11m wide x 25m long) • a raw water treatment tank of 2,262m3 ( 12.8m high) • a deionised water tank (max. volume of 3,925m3). 15.4m high • a processed water tank of 450m3 (9m high) • 1 no. 20m2 firefighting water tank of 45m3 (2m high) • 1 no. 25m2 firewater module (4m high x 5m wide x 5m long) • 1 no. 41m2 sanitary foul water cesspool tank of 79m3 located underground (1.98m high x 2.5m wide x 16m long) • a bulk chemical storage area (4.75m wide x 7.75m long) d) 2 no. HVO tank (max. storage of 2300 m3 of HVO per tank), 13m high with a diameter of 15m and associated fuel pumping and filtering equipment and pipework, within a 43.5m L x 45.5m W x 1.5m Bund capacity is 2970m3. e) 1 ammonia tank –1.8m high x 3.5m length with bund 2.5 m x 5 m with a height of 1.5 m. f) 1 no. fuel polishing system (3m high x 6m wide x 24m long). g) 2 no. 110 kV transformers each 160m2, and each measuring (5m high x 10m wide x 15m long). 3 no. Lightning Masts (18m in height) and kiosks,cable gantry connection to the adjoining consented 110 kV Substation. h) A 520m2 services building (6m high x 13m wide x 40m long). i) A 160m2 Switchgear (MV) building (5m high x 6.1m wide x 26.3m long). j) All other miscellaneous and ancillary site works, including: 12 no. Car parking spaces and 1 No. fuel unloading bay, one lowered site platform area, new internal roads and hard and soft landscaping including material berms (1.2m to 2m high), a temporary construction compound, temporary |
| 23458 | Conditional | 20 Jun 2023 | 0 | 73 m | The proposed development will consist of an uprate of the existing Gorman to Platin 110 kV Overhead line (OHL) (19.76 km long and comprising 109no. supporting structures between the existing Gorman substation in the townland of Causetown, Co. Meath and the existing Platin 110kV substation in the townland of Platin, Co. Meath). The proposed project is located within the townlands of Graigs, Ardmulchan, Dollardstown, Dunmoe, Carranstown, Platin, Haystown and Carnuff, Stackallan, Harmanstown, Causetown, Garballagh, Commons, Downestown, Gillinstown, Longford, Rathdrinagh, Painestown, Thurstianstown, Knockcommon, Drumman, Laugher, Newtown and Platin.The proposed uprate project will comprise: • the replacement ("restringing") of the existing OHL circuit conductor wires with a new higher capacity conductor including installation of a new fibre communication connection; • the replacement of 42no. existing polesets - any replacement structures will be constructed at, or immediately adjacent to the existing structures they will replace, will be along the same alignment as existing, and will be of a similar height and appearance; • the replacement of steel members at 8no. steel angle masts; • replacement of hardware and fittings at all structure locations; • replacement and relocation of fibre communication structures; • all associated site development works; • Earthwire to be replaced between Angle Mast 94 and End Mast 108; • Tower painting at 10no. steel Angle/End masts; • foundation strengthening works at 4no. Angle Masts; • Anti-climbing guards to be installed at lno. location; • all associated works within the existing Gorman substation and Platin 110 kV substation to accommodate the uprated 110 kV overhead line including alterations to existing apparatus; • all associated temporary site development works to gain access to the existing structures including clearance of vegetation, disassembly and reassembly of gate posts/ piers and removal and reinstatement of existing fencing; and • other temporary associated and ancillary site development works required for the purpose of the uprate of the existing circuit, including construction compounds, silt traps, silt fences, stone tracks, ground protection mats, infrastructure crossing support systems and temporary watercourse crossings ..... |
Appeals
| ACP case | Type | Outcome | Decided | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501323 | — | pending | 11 May 2026 | 291 m |
| 319278 | — | Granted with conditions | 21 Jan 2025 | 21 m |
| 317568 | — | Granted with conditions | 22 Oct 2024 | 73 m |
| 307433 | — | Granted with conditions | 30 Mar 2022 | 105 m |
If neighbours here have appealed before and lost, the inspector's report on that case is the single most useful thing to read.
What has happened on this file
- 24 Sept 2026 New application · observations close 29 Oct 2026
- 24 Sept 2026 Decision
Generated from the Planning Register store; nothing was fetched live for this page. Source: national planning dataset, fetched 29 Sept 2026, 23:03. Not legal advice — confirm the deadline with Meath County Council before relying on it.