Colp East

78 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Colp East, from 16 m² to 337,858 m² (33.79 ha, 83.49 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 40 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 75 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R2A1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 35 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2B1 - Commercial Town or Village Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 19 Jun 2026N/a

  the construction of a single-storey rear extension to the existing dwelling at Colpe East, Donacarney, Co. Meath, A92 R5P8, Ireland. The proposed development will accommodate a new open-plan kitchen, dining and living area together with WC and utility/store accommodation, and will include all associated internal modifications, elevational alterations, site development works, drainage infrastructure, landscaping and ancillary site services. The proposed development will incorporate a contemporary pitched roof design together with Irish stone cladding and complementary stone detailing to the existing dwelling. The development consists of: -The existing site is a residential property located at Colpe East, Donacarney, Co. Meath, A92 R5P8, Ireland, within an established rural/residential setting. The site comprises an existing detached dwelling and associated domestic curtilage, with the proposed extension located to the rear of the existing house. The property benefits from an established site layout and enjoys frontage onto the local public road network. -The surrounding area is characterised by a mixture of one-off rural dwellings and established residential properties, creating a low-density residential context. The site is well positioned in proximity to the villages of Donacarney, Bettystown and Mornington, benefiting from access to a range of local amenities including schools, shops, recreational facilities, beaches and coastal walks. The area is also served by established transport links connecting to Drogheda, Laytown and Dublin, making the location well suited to family living and compatible with the proposed residential extension development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, County Meath, C15 Y291, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2660762

• 31 May 2026N/a

  The proposed development will accommodate a new open-plan kitchen, dining and living area together with WC and utility/ store accommodation, and will include all associated internal modifications, elevational alterations, site development works, drainage infrastructure, landscaping and ancillary site services. The proposed development will incorporate a contemporary flat roof design together with Irish stone cladding and complementary stone detailing to the existing dwelling. The development consists of: o The conversion of existing garage to accompany single storey extension. o The construction of a single-storey extension to the side/rear of the existing dwelling incorporating a new open-plan kitchen, dining and living area together with WC and utility/store accommodation, including all associated internal modifications and elevational alterations to the existing dwelling. o The proposed development will incorporate a palette of external finishes including Irish stone cladding, together with the introduction of complementary stone detailing to the front façade of the existing dwelling, in order to provide a cohesive and integrated architectural appearance throughout the property. o The development will also consist of all associated site development works drainage infrastructure, service connections, landscaping and ancillary site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2660667

• 26 Jun 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of a new garage / utility room extension (with attic storage above) to previously permitted dwelling, planning reg. ref 24/60674 located to the north / east of the permitted dwelling. The total area of proposal to be 105m2

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2560656

• 14 Mar 2025N/a

  the development will consist/consists of proposed internal alterations and single storey extension to West side of existing two storey dwelling and retention of detached domestic single storey outbuilding for use as home office (11.5m2) to West of existing dwelling together with all associated siteworks

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2546

• 26 Aug 2024Conditional

  the development will consist of the demolition of the existing single storey detached dwelling (174m2) and its replacement with a two-storey, 5 bedroom detached dwelling and single-storey garage (569.5m2) and all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2460674

• 10 Jun 2024Conditional

  the development will consist of external fire escape staircase at Block 2 from first floor Medical Centre and minor associated site work. The Medical Centre is permitted under planning reference 23/60378

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2460419

• 18 Jan 2024Conditional

  alterations to previously approved Block 1 at Donacarney Village Square, Donacarney, Co. Meath (Plan Ref No. LB/191761 and Plan ref no 23/60328) including: 1) Amendments to previously permitted roof shape to include the addition of six one-bed apartments at third floor level, and 2) minor changes to the permitted ground floor plan to reduce the retail area by 23.4sq. meters to facilitate storage for the proposed residential units

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2460033

• 11 Dec 2023Conditional

  alterations to previously permitted Block 4 of Plan Ref No. LB/191761 including: reconstruction of demolished cottage for use as a retail unit and its enlargement by 22.7 sq.m. resulting in a total area of 92.7 sq. m.; new external screened plant area; and associated site development works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360467

• 24 Nov 2023N/a

  alterations to previously permitted Block 4 of Plan Ref No. LB/191761 including: reconstruction of demolished cottage for use as a retail unit and its enlargement by 22.7 sq.m. resulting in a total area of 92.7 sq. m.; new external screened plant area; and associated site development works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360425

• 27 Oct 2023Conditional

  change of Use permission at Block 2, First floor and associated ground floor entrance from Offices permitted under planning reference LB191761 to a Medical Centre including window signage on the existing shopfront glazing

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360378

• 23 Oct 2023N/a

  Change of Use permission at Block 2, First floor and associated ground floor entrance from Offices permitted under planning reference LB191761 to a Medical Centre including window signage on the existing shopfront glazing

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360361

• 11 Oct 2023Conditional

  alterations to previously permitted Block 1 at Donacarney Village Square, Donacarney, Co. Meath (Plan Ref No. LB/191761) including a) Ground Floor – Reduction in overall footprint by c. 7.4 sqm, change of use of permitted Pharmacy and Retail 2 unit to restaurant and increase in area of c. 16.0 sqm, reconfiguration of permitted Salon and Beauty retail units and reduction in area of c. 24.5 sqm, provision of lobby, lift and bulky stores to serve apartments above, b) First Floor – removal of permitted office and medical suite and replacement with 2no. levels of apartments totaling 12no. 2 bed apartments resulting in an overall increase in height of c. 2.4m, c) Minor elevational changes to ground floor level, d) Removal of permitted service yard and replacement with landscaped communal garden to serve the apartments included revised boundary treatments, e) Conversion of 1no. permitted standard car parking space into 1no. accessible car parking space and f) All associated bin storage, bicycle storage, and site development works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360328

• 20 Sept 2023N/a

  Alterations to previously permitted Block 1 at Donacarney Village Square, Donacarney, Co. Meath (Plan Ref No. LB/191792) including a) Ground Floor – Reduction in overall footprint by c. 7.4 sqm, change of use of permitted Pharmacy and Retail 2 unit to restaurant and increase in area of c. 16.0 sqm, reconfiguration of permitted Salon and Beauty retail units and reduction in area of c. 24.5 sqm, provision of lobby, lift and bulky stores to serve apartments above, b) First Floor – removal of permitted office and medical suite and replacement with 2no. levels of apartments totaling 12no. 2 bed apartments resulting in an overall increase in height of c. 2.4m, c) Minor elevational changes to ground floor level, d) Removal of permitted service yard and replacement with landscaped communal garden to serve the apartments included revised boundary treatments, e) Conversion of 1no. permitted standard car parking space into 1no. accessible car parking space and f) All associated bin storage, bicycle storage, and site development works.

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360289

• 6 Sept 2023Conditional

  renovation works to existing dwelling, demolition of existing extension to rear, a storey and a half extension to side, domestic garage, relocation and upgrade of existing entrance, waste water treatment system and all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360267

• 24 Aug 2023Conditional

  The development consists of: 1. Change of use from existing creche & montessori to medical centre (along with internal alterations) 2. Amendments to front boundary and vehicular entrance along with new public footpath 3. Carparking, landscaping and all associated siteworks

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360236

• 1 Aug 2023N/a

  the development will consist of Removing 2 vertical wood fence panels (hit and miss fences) that are located at the back of the garden (not connected to any neighbours) and erect (up to) a 3m (wide) x 2.70 tall brick wall in the same place as well as increasing the height of the back fences up to 3m high

  Permission · Meath County Council, 23764

• 19 Oct 2022Conditional

  provision of Off Licence subsidiary to the main retail use (8.5 sqm) and fascia signage at North, South, West and East Elevations

  Permission · Meath County Council, 221372

• 14 Oct 2022N/a

  provision of Off Licence subsidiary to the main retail use (8.5 sqm) and fascia signage at North, South, West and East Elevations

  Permission · Meath County Council, 221357

• 19 Sept 2022N/a

  provision of Off Licence subsidiary to the main retail use (8.5 sqm) and fascia signage at North, South, West and East Elevations

  Permission · Meath County Council, 221229

• 26 Aug 2022Conditional

  the construction of new garage and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 221117

• 17 Jan 2022Refused

  the removal of excess hedgerows and replacement with a boundary wall and railings to match existing

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2233

• 15 Dec 2021N/a

  the removal of excess hedgerows and replacement with a boundary wall and railings to match existing

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 212343

• 20 Dec 2019Conditional

  the development will consist of permission for a mixed use retail commercial and residential development that includes the following elements: 1. Demolition of a vacant cottage, a vacant beauty salon, a derelict cottage and outbuildings. 2. Restoration of an existing 70 sq.m derelict single-storey cottage and change of its use from residentail to to retail/coffee shop. 3. Construction of 3 no. buildings as follows; Block 1 is a two-storey commercial use building with retail, beauty salon, and hair salon uses at ground floor level, together with office and medical consulting uses at first floor level. Block 2 is a two-storey commercial use building with retail use at ground floor level, together with office use at first floor level. Block 3 comprises a two-storey mixed use section with a retail unit and a take-away retail unit on the ground floor and 2 no. two-bed apartments overhead, connected to a three-storey residential section that provides 8 no. two-bed apartments at ground floor level together with a total 8 no. three-bed duplex apartment units at 1st & 2nd floor levels. 4. Alterations to proposed vehicular entrance and foothpath previously approved under planning ref: LB160454. 5. Car parking, bicycle parking, bin stores, public lighting, private and public open spaces, landscaping proposals and all associated site development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, LB191761

• 5 Nov 2019Conditional

  1. Construction of a new 2 storey detached dwelling. 2. Construction of a new garage & carport 3. New proprietary wastewater treatment system & percolation area 4. New entrance to site 5. All associated site works

  Permission, 2 homes · Meath County Council, LB191465

• 16 Oct 2019Refused

  DIRECT APPLICATION TO AN BORD PLEANALA - SUBMISSION TO AN BORD PLEANALA. 357 no. residential units, a childcare facility and associated outdoor play area, road infrastructure, a pedestrian bridge over the railway line and associated pathways, all associated open space, cycle and pedestrian infrastructure, services and all other associated development on a site of c. 13.44 hectares. The 357 no. residential units proposed consist of 169 no. houses, 52 no. duplex apartments and 136 no. apartments. The 169 no. houses will consist of the following: • • 104 no. 3 bedroom units • 65 no. 4 bedroom units The 136 no. apartment units will consist of the following: • 58 no. 1 bedroom units • 78no. 2 bedroom units The 52 no. duplex units will consist of the following: • 52 no. 3 bedroom units The proposed childcare facility is a two storey building with a GFA of 439 sq.m. The proposed houses are 2 to 3 storeys in height and the duplex/apartment blocks are 3 to 6 storeys in height. The development includes road infrastructure comprising of a link street approximately 652m in length (including changes to the previously permitted road infrastructure under Reg. Ref.: LB/180620), including bus stops, 1 no. roundabout, pedestrian crossings and c. 246m long road to the east to facilitate a connection to the existing school on Mill Road (Gaelscoil an Bhradáin Feasa). The road infrastructure also includes the realignment of a section of Colpe Road and the realignment of the southern section of Mill Road, and includes proposed cycle lanes/paths, footpaths, grass verge, and the provision of a footpath and cyclepath / cycle lane on Colpe Road to tie-in with the existing shared footpath / cyclepath, to the south-west of the railway line. The proposed new pedestrian bridge will cross the existing Dublin to Belfast railway line and will link the proposed SHD development to the existing Grange Rath housing development to the south-west. The development includes associated site and infrastructural 592 no. car parking spaces, 532 no. cycle parking spaces, public open space including a linear park, bin and bike stores, landscaping, public lighting, temporary marketing suite and signage (during construction phases), and all associated site and infrastructural works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompany this application.

  Permission, 357 homes · Meath County Council, SH305703

The 25 most recent of 28 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Colp East.

Recorded monuments

• ME021-012007 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Circular grass-covered (diam. 34m) area defined by a scarp with an external fosse SW-N-ESE. The original entrance may be at SE. It could be interpreted as a motte (Bradley and King 1985, 32). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 10 July 2007

• ME021-035 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Located on a slight E-facing slope. The cropmark of a circular enclosure (int. dims c. 60m ENE-WSW; c. 50m NNW-SSE) defined by two fosses (ext. dims c. 90m ENE-WSW; c. 70m NNW-SSE) is partially visible on Apple Maps, which utilises a survey conducted by Bluesky International during June 2018. Both fosses are largely missing at E and S-W, and the enclosure is also faintly visible on Digital Globe (c. 2013). It was first reported by Anthony Murphy. See the attached enhanced view from Apple Maps Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 31 January 2020

• ME021-037 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Located at the tip of a low W-E spur. The cropmark of a subcircular enclosure (dims c. 38m NW-SE; c. 32m NE-SW) defined by a single fosse (Wth c. 3m) is visible only on Google Earth (21/07/2021). It was first reported by Anthony Murphy. See the attached enhanced view from Google Earth (21/00/2021) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 1 September 2021

Architectural heritage

• Colpe House, house, 1890–1910 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached irregular-plan house, built c.1900, with pedimented central entrance bay flanked by recessed bay and projecting pedimented bay. Pitched slate roofs with rendered chimneystacks. Rendered walls with moulded eaves coursed and render quoins. Canted bay window to projecting bay, retains original timber sash windows. Timber and glazing entrance porch and original timber panelled door to central bay. Nineteenth-century glasshouse in front site. Range of outbuildings to site.

• House, 1920–1940 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay single-storey house, built c.1930, with projecting entrance porch. Hipped tile roof with rendered chimneystacks and cast-iron watergoods. Rendered walls, with render detailing to chimneystacks and porch. Square-headed openings retain original timber sash windows and timber batten door. Outbuilding to site.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Colp East.

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Colp East with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Meath.

Name

Colp East · Colpa Thoir

Area

1,616,186 m² (161.62 ha, 399.37 acres)

Civil parish

Colp, and its townlands

Barony

Duleek Lower

Electoral division

St. Mary's, the unit of the census

Census 2022

St. Mary's electoral division: 16,403 people in 5,342 households; 81% of households own their home; 66% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Betaghstown, Colp West, Donacarney Great, Donacarney Little, Mornington, Painestown, Pilltown

Placenames

Colp East on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.