Oak Vale, Johnstown
Homes here mostly date from the 1990s. Home extensions nearby almost always get approved (94%). 1 application nearby open for comments.
How planning works, with this area's numbers
steps can overlap · medians for home extensions within 1.5 km, 10 years- 1ApplySite notice up, plans online
- 2Comments5 weeks, €20. Comment to keep your right to appeal
- 3Decision8 weeks by law. Here 53 days
- 4Appeal window4 weeks after the decision
- 5AppealAt An Coimisiún Pleanála
- 6PermissionLasts 5 years
- 7StartStart notice to the council. Here about 5 months after
- 8Sign-offCompletion cert, or the owner opts out
What's the planning story of this house?
When it was built, and the rules since
Most homes here were built 1991–2000, under planning permission and building regulations.
Each line is a rule that applies to work done after it.
MeasuredEstimatecouncil register via NPAD · build years: CSO Census 2022, small area
Zoning, protection, tax and flood: the detail
What it says
A1 - Existing Residential: Existing Residential
An established residential area. The objective is to protect existing residential amenity as well as to provide housing — which is the objective a neighbour's objection to an overbearing extension is usually argued under.
meath county development plan 2021 2027 · 3 Nov 2021 – 2 Nov 2027
What it says
A1 - Existing Residential: Existing Residential
An established residential area. The objective is to protect existing residential amenity as well as to provide housing — which is the objective a neighbour's objection to an overbearing extension is usually argued under.
meath county development plan 2021 2027 as varied · 3 Nov 2021 – 2 Nov 2027
Not on this site: protected building, heritage inventory, monument zone, conservation area, EU nature site, EU bird site, natural heritage area, tree order, landslide risk, derelict list.
| Within 500 m | Count | For example |
|---|---|---|
| Radon grid squares | 1 | |
| Monuments | 5 | House - 17th century; Cistern |
How we work this out
Sources: zoning, rzlt, constraints, constraints.radon, constraints.smr · fetched 4 Oct 2026, 23:11
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| zoning | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026, 23:11 | open |
| rzlt | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026, 23:59 | open |
| constraints | mixed — CC-BY-4.0 except OPW flood (CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0, publishable=false) | 27 Sept 2026, 19:37 | open |
| constraints.radon | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 19:36 | open |
| constraints.smr | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 19:29 | open |
How we work this out
Could you extend?
Nothing on this site restricts it: not protected, not in a conservation area.
What happened to applications like yours
Extensions are almost always approved here: 91–97% by type. A new house in a garden is harder: 91% approved, and 1 in 4 is asked for more information.
Decided applications within 1.5 km, received in the last 10 years. The kind of work is read from each description.
CalculatedOur classificationcouncil register via NPAD · 81 nearby, 4,675 council-wide
Bailis, file by file since 2017
4 of 4 decided extensions on the road were approved. New houses in side gardens or on sites: 2 of 2.
19 files with "Bailis" in the address within 600 m, other roads of the same name left out. Hover a dot for the house number and reference.
MeasuredOur classificationcouncil register via NPAD · 2017–2026
Extensions and refusals right beside you 1 within 250 m · 0 refused within 100 m
Extensions and refusals near you 1 extensions within 250 m · the last 12 months
| Kind | Applied | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormer or attic | 1 | 0 | — |
On Bailis Downs: 7 extensions in 10 years, 100% of all applications approved; most common dormer or attic.
Refused within 100 m 0 in the last 12 months
Nothing refused this close in the last 12 months.
How we work this out
How long, and what if someone objects?
A home extension's journey here
A decision takes 53 days. 1 in 5 is asked for more information, which adds about 90 days. Building starts about 5 months after permission.
Bars are medians; whiskers show the middle half. Medians of separate steps don't add up exactly.
Calculated127 decided home extensions, 11 start notices · within 1.5 km, 10 years · NPAD, BCMS, An Coimisiún Pleanála
What appeals changed
0 of 4 appealed refusals became permissions. 5 of 9 appealed approvals were reversed.
Every appeal decided within 1.5 km in 10 years, any kind of development.
CalculatedAn Coimisiún Pleanála cases linked to the council file
Appeals nearby 2 in the last 12 months
What's changing around you?
- 132 Oak Vale Bailis Downs, Johnstown Navan 2661197
- 21.7 ha zoned for homes
- 3Kentstown Road Athlumney, Navan 2661045
- 417 Rowan Glen, Athlumney 2688
- 55 Maple avenue, Johnstown wood 2561275
- 621 Birch Close, Johnstown Wood 2660239
- 711 Dunville Lawn, Athlumney 2561112
- 8Ground Floor 61 Wood Stream, Old Road 2660042
- 9No. 16 The Court, Athlumney Abbey 2660113
What happens to applications within 500 m
Permission isn't building. Of 58 permissions since 2016, 7 show a start notice and 5 have a completion certificate.
Purple bands are refusals turned into permissions on appeal. "No start notice found" includes small jobs that never needed one and notices we couldn't match.
Measured64 applications in 10 years · NPAD, An Coimisiún Pleanála, BCMS start notices and completion certificates
The next 30 days
1 deadline within 500 m; the first closes 2 Nov 2026.
- Comments close 2 Nov 202622 days left12661197 · application received — the work will comprise of a 38. 42sq.m conversion to the attic consisting of a bedroom, bathroom…€20 to the council · 34 m away
Measuredcouncil registers and An Coimisiún Pleanála · deadlines worked out from the dates on file
Sites that could change 1 within 500 m
Empty land zoned for homes 1
- 21.7 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 485 m
Not covered here: council land to be sold, empty land zoned for homes (Dublin only).
Applications within 500 m, by year
Between 5 and 10 a year; busiest 2024. 91% of decisions were approvals.
2017 and 2026 are part years (*). Exemption requests and time extensions are left out.
Measuredcouncil register via NPAD
Open for comments €20 to comment
- 132 Oak Vale Bailis Downs , Johnstown Navan , Co. Meath comments close 2 Nov 2026the work will comprise of a 38. 42sq.m conversion to the attic consisting of a bedroom, bathroom and a…
Every application within 500 m 16 in the last 12 months
See every application on the map
- 3Kentstown Road Athlumney , Navan , Co Meath No decision yetthe development will consist of amendments to the previously approved planning permission (Reg. Ref.…
- 417 Rowan Glen , Athlumney , Navan No decision yetplanning permission to construct proposed granny flat extension to rear of existing dwelling, including all…
- 17 Rowan Glen , Athlumney , Navan Withdrawn or not validplanning permission to construct proposed granny flat extension to rear of existing dwelling, including all…
- 621 Birch Close , Johnstown Wood , Navan Co.Meath Approved with conditionsThe development consists of an extension to the rear of the existing building. The 33 square meters extension…
- 17 Rowan Glen , Athlumney , Navan Withdrawn or not validplanning permission to construct proposed granny flat extension to rear of existing dwelling, including all…
- Kentstown Road Athlumney , Navan , Co. Meath Withdrawn or not validamendments to previously approved planning permission (Reg Ref 25/60909). The amendments for which permission…
- 9No. 16 The Court , Athlumney Abbey , Navan County Meath Approved with conditionsProposed family flat extension to the side/rear of the existing dwelling house, including retention…
- 8Ground Floor 61 Wood Stream , Old Road , Navan Co. Meath Refusedplanning permission for development comprising the change of use of the approved creche facility to…
- Ground Floor 61 Wood Stream , Old Road , Navan Co. Meath Withdrawn or not validdevelopment comprising the change of use of the approved creche facility to residential use adjacent No. 61…
- No. 16 The Court , Athlumney Abbey , Navan County Meath Withdrawn or not validProposed family flat extension to the side/rear of the existing dwelling house, including retention…
- 55 Maple avenue , Johnstown wood , Co. Meath Approved with conditionsplanning permission for attic conversion with hip to gable roof with dormer to rear roof to accommodate…
- 17 Rowan Glen , Athlumney , Navan Withdrawn or not validplanning permission to construct proposed granny flat extension to rear of existing dwelling, including all…
- 5 Maple avenue , Johnstown wood , Co. Meath Withdrawn or not validplanning permission for attic conversion with hip to gable roof with roof window to front to accommodate…
- No. 16 The Court , Athlumney Abbey , Navan County Meath Withdrawn or not validproposed family flat extension to the side/rear of the existing dwelling house, including retention…
- 711 Dunville Lawn , Athlumney , Navan Co. Meath Approved with conditionsthe development will consist of the construction of an attic conversion incorporating 2 bedrooms and W/C in…
How we work this out
Building work nearby 1 in the last 12 months
- 5 Maple Avenue, Johnstown Wood, Meath, C15 YDW0 · 29 Apr 2026 · short notice no sign-off needed · 25/61275 · 405 m
How we work this out
Source: bcms · fetched 10 Oct 2026, 23:46
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| bcms | CC-BY-4.0 | 10 Oct 2026, 23:46 | open |
Homes coming 0 not started
- Bailis · 42 homes · building started · 341 m
- Bailis · 31 homes · ran out · runs out 20 Jan 2025 · 435 m
How we work this out
Named places nearby: estate, schemes, crèches, schools
Named places estate, developments, inspections
Estate: Bailis Downs · 8 applications in 10 years · 100% approved · most common: attic conversion / dormer
Crèches and schools inspected
| Name | Latest inspection | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wonderkids Limited · Crèche | 27 Sept 2024 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 163 m |
| Giraffe Childcare Limited · Crèche | 19 Jun 2025 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 309 m |
| The Childrens House · Crèche | 28 Nov 2024 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 380 m |
| Flowers Montessori & Playschool · Crèche | 21 Oct 2025 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 541 m |
| Happy Ever After Playschool · Crèche | 1 Mar 2024 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 541 m |
| St. Stephen's Pre- School · Crèche | 10 Sept 2024 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | 900 m |
How we work this out
Sources: estates, schools, tusla_ey · fetched 27 Sept 2026, 20:18
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| estates | ODbL-1.0 (OSM) + CC-BY-SA-4.0 (NHDS) + CC-BY-4.0 (Kildare) | 27 Sept 2026, 20:18 | open |
| schools | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 23:32 | open |
| tusla_ey | public (Tusla statutory register; acknowledgement required, no open licence stated) | 5 Oct 2026, 23:33 | open |
How busy is this area Busier than most of Meath County Council.
How we work this out
What's the area like?
This street block against the council
2% of homes built before 1971 (council 18%). 63% owner-occupied (council 75%).
MeasuredCSO Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics (CC BY 4.0) · small area 167065066
Schools, stops and the council
Schools
- St Marys Special School · primary · 83 pupils · 693 m
- Coláiste na Mí · postprimary · 913 pupils · 693 m
- St Stephens Ns · primary · 805 pupils · 900 m
Stops 20
- Bailis · 188, NV1 · 3/hour at peak · 265 m
- Metges Place · NV1 · 2/hour at peak · 272 m
- Metges Place · NV1 · 2/hour at peak · 285 m
- Bailis · 188, NV1 · 2/hour at peak · 285 m
- Johnstown Centre · 110D, NV1, NX · 5/hour at peak · 400 m
- Bóthar Sion · NX · 2/hour at peak · 426 m
- Bóthar Sion · NX · 4/hour at peak · 439 m
- Johnstown Centre · 110D, NV1, NX · 4/hour at peak · 465 m
Schools growing or shrinking planning in 3 years · pupils last year
- St Marys Special School · 693 m+5.1% pupils (83)
- Coláiste na Mí · 693 m+4.6% pupils (913)
- St Stephens Ns · 900 m+0.5% pupils (805)
Sources: gtfs, schools, npad, consult, moderngov, lda_lands, cso_saps_2022, National Transport Authority, Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council development plan layers (CC BY 4.0), dartplus.ie project extents over NTA GTFS rail shapes (CC BY 4.0), EPA strategic noise maps, Fingal County Council · fetched 4 Oct 2026, 23:41
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| gtfs | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026, 23:41 | open |
| schools | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 23:32 | open |
| npad | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Oct 2026, 01:43 | open |
| consult | public | 11 Oct 2026, 01:25 | open |
| moderngov | public | 11 Oct 2026, 01:26 | open |
| lda_lands | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 16:43 | open |
| cso_saps_2022 | CC BY 4.0 | — | open |
| National Transport Authority | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
| Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council development plan layers (CC BY 4.0) | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
| dartplus.ie project extents over NTA GTFS rail shapes (CC BY 4.0) | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
| EPA strategic noise maps | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
| Fingal County Council | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
What to ask, and who
- Application 34 m away open for comments until 2 Nov 2026: comment?CouncilAsk for: The plans on the council's website (€20 to comment).
- Any work done without planning permission?Seller · solicitorAsk for: An opinion of compliance for the whole house.
Where this is, the terms, the sources
- Townland
- Bailis
- Electoral division
- Navan Rural
- Electoral area
- Navan
- Council
- Meath County Council
Everything we found, as a list 8 lines
- Zoned R2 (existing residential); not protected; no vacant land tax.
- 1 site nearby could change: 1 empty zoned plot.
- 1 application open for comments nearby; nearest closes 2 Nov 2026.
- Johnstown Centre (bus 110D, NV1) 400 m away: 5 an hour at morning peak; 24 from all stops within 500 m.
- Here (2022 census): 62% owner-occupied (council 75%); 2% of homes empty (council 6%); most built 1991–2000; 67% drive to work (council 64%); population up 14% since 2016.
- 1 home extension within 250 m since 2026. On Bailis Downs: 7 in 10 years, 100% approved.
- Around here the council decides in a median 54 days (about 8 weeks); 1 in 3 is asked for more information.
- Homes started within 1 km: 335 in the last year, 29 three years before.
What the terms mean 8 terms
- Vacant land tax (Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)): A yearly tax of 3% of the land's value on land that is zoned for homes and serviced but left unbuilt.
- Building started (Commencement notice (BCMS)): The builder must tell the council's building control office 14 to 28 days before work starts.
- Signed off as finished (Certificate of Compliance on Completion): A certificate filed when a building is finished, confirming it meets the building regulations.
- Approved (Grant of permission): The council said yes, usually with conditions.
- Approval ran out without being built (Permission lapsed / expired): Most permissions last five years.
- Comment on an application (Observation / submission): Anyone can comment on a planning application within five weeks of it being lodged, for a €20 fee.
- Appeal (Appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála): The applicant, or anyone who commented in time, can appeal the council's decision within four weeks.
- What the land is zoned for (Zoning objective): The council's development plan sets what each area is for: homes, shops, open space and so on.
Sources and licences 27
| Source | Publisher | Licence | Fetched |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA strategic noise maps | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| Fingal County Council | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council development plan layers (CC BY 4.0) | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| National Transport Authority | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | An Coimisiún Pleanála | CC-BY-4.0 | 9 Oct 2026 |
| data.nbco.gov.ie | National Building Control Office (BCMS) | CC-BY-4.0 | 10 Oct 2026 |
| data.gov.ie | Various (see each layer) | mixed — CC-BY-4.0 except OPW flood (CC… | 27 Sept 2026 |
| gis.epa.ie | Environmental Protection Agency | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | National Monuments Service (SMR) | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026 |
| dlrcoco.citizenspace.com | https: | Local authorities (consultation portals) | public | 11 Oct 2026 |
| www2.courts.ie | — | all-rights-reserved | 11 Oct 2026 |
| cso.ie | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| dartplus.ie project extents over NTA GTFS rail shapes (CC BY 4.0) | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | Local authorities (derelict sites registers) | CC-BY-4.0 | 5 Oct 2026 |
| overpass-api.de | OpenStreetMap contributors, NHDS, Kildare County Council | ODbL-1.0 (OSM) + CC-BY-SA-4.0 (NHDS) +… | 27 Sept 2026 |
| transportforireland.ie | National Transport Authority | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| lda.ie | Land Development Agency | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026 |
| meetings.fingal.ie | Local authorities (council meetings) | public | 11 Oct 2026 |
| services.arcgis.com | Department of Housing (National Planning Application Database) | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Oct 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | Tailte Éireann | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | CSO, Tailte Éireann, OpenStreetMap contributors | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| propertypriceregister.ie | Property Services Regulatory Authority (PPR) | PSI — PSRA re-use terms (psr.ie/re-use… | 11 Oct 2026 |
| services.arcgis.com | Local authorities (RZLT maps) | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| gov.ie | Department of Education | CC-BY-4.0 | 27 Sept 2026 |
| gov.ie | Department of Housing | CC-BY-SA-4.0 | 9 Oct 2026 |
| tusla.ie | Tusla (Early Years Inspectorate) | public (Tusla statutory register; ackn… | 5 Oct 2026 |
| services.arcgis.com | Local authorities via the Department of Housing (GZT / MyPlan) | CC-BY-4.0 | 4 Oct 2026 |