Commons

242 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Commons, from 4 m² to 47,504 m² (4.75 ha, 11.74 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 67 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2A1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 162 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 112 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1E2 - General Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 19 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5G1 - Community Infrastructure (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1A2 - New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 9 Jul 2026N/a

  demolition of an existing warehouse and lean to open shed currently used for the storage of building materials and its replacement with a new retail warehouse, including ancillary offices and outdoor garden centre area to be used as a builder provider/hardware store and the change of use of the existing builder provider/hardware store to a warehouse solely for the storage of building materials and all including 3 No flag poles, a totem sign, car parking, landscaping, new front boundary railings, entrance gate and ancillary siteworks

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660858

• 2 Jun 2026Conditional

  alterations to a previously granted planning permission register reference number 23/625 (the proposed residential development will consist of the construction of 97 no. dwellings, comprising 53 no. houses (47 x 3 bed and 6 x 4 bed houses) and 44 no. Duplex units (22 x 2 bed and 22 x 3 bed units). The formation of two new road junctions onto Commons Road (to the west) of which the southern junction will extend eastwards along the Southern site boundary to deliver a c. 210m long western section (first phase) of LDR2(a) link road that will ultimately connect to Trim Road to the west. The northern junction will be formed by an internal distributor road that will extend southwards to form a junction onto the proposed LDR2(a) link road. Associated road infrastructure works include the delivery of access roads, pedestrian footpaths and cycle tracks, green verges and street lighting. Other associated infrastructure works include foul and surface water drainage, water supply, attenuation areas, temporary foul pumping station; ESB sub-station; bin stores; bicycle stores and a landscaped public open space (4,800 sq.m); boundary walls and fences, site landscaping; 163 no. car parking spaces and 154 no. bicycle parking spaces together with all other associated site development works); the alterations to include the following: • Amendments to the as granted site layout to include for revised boundary treatments and landscaping works to the Creche building; • Revisions to the number of children to be accommodated in the pre-school / childcare facility to be increased from the as granted 82 to 106 in any session; • Variation of the as granted operational hours from 08:30 – 17:30 from Monday to Friday to 07:00 – 18:30 Monday to Friday; with all associated site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2660662

• 29 May 2026N/a

  Alterations to a previously granted planning permission register reference number 23/625 (the proposed residential development will consist of the construction of 97 no. dwellings, comprising 53 no. houses (47 x 3 bed and 6 x 4 bed houses) and 44 no. Duplex units (22 x 2 bed and 22 x 3 bed units). The formation of two new road junctions onto Commons Road (to the west) of which the southern junction will extend eastwards along the Southern site boundary to deliver a c. 210m long western section (first phase) of LDR2(a) link road that will ultimately connect to Trim Road to the west. The northern junction will be formed by an internal distributor road that will extend southwards to form a junction onto the proposed LDR2(a) link road. Associated road infrastructure works include the delivery of access roads, pedestrian footpaths and cycle tracks, green verges and street lighting. Other associated infrastructure works include foul and surface water drainage, water supply, attenuation areas, temporary foul pumping station; ESB sub-station; bin stores; bicycle stores and a landscaped public open space (4,800 sq.m); boundary walls and fences, site landscaping; 163 no. car parking spaces and 154 no. bicycle parking spaces together with all other associated site development works); the alterations to include the following: • Amendments to the as granted site layout to include for revised boundary treatments and landscaping works to the Creche building; • Revisions to the number of children to be accommodated in the pre-school / childcare facility to be increased from the as granted 82 to 106 in any session; • Variation of the as granted operational hours from 08:30 – 17:30 from Monday to Friday to 07:00 – 18:30 Monday to Friday; with all associated site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2660652

• 5 May 2026Conditional

  The development consists of the erection of 8.0 metre high ball stop netting in two number locations within the existing Parkvilla Football Club grounds, together with all associated site development works.

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660518

• 13 Mar 2026Conditional

  The retention application consists of the change of use of a relatively small area of an overgrown grass area for use as a private car park to serve the members of Parkvilla F.C. The planning application consists of a proposed new entrance location, drive, footpath, grass verge and all ancillary site works.

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660297

• 21 Jan 2026Conditional

  the development will consist of a single-storey extension to an existing dwelling, internal reconfiguration works, the demolition of an existing garage/store, the construction of a detached domestic garage incorporating storage and plant, minor external alterations including a new porch to the front of the dwelling, and all associated site development works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660076

• 4 Jul 2025N/a

  the development will consist of the construction of a new detached residential dwelling, roof mounted solar heating panels, proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area, upgrading existing site entrance including any necessary pruning of existing hedgerows, landscaping and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560700

• 20 Mar 2025Refused

  the construction of a bungalow dwelling house, a waste water treatment system and percolation area to the EPA recommendations, a revised entrance from the public road and for a retention planning permission to retain an existing shed on the site for domestic use only

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2548

• 28 Aug 2024Conditional

  The proposed amendments comprise: a) the omission of permitted Unit Nos. 52 and 53 (Type C3 3 Bed Houses) addressing the Commons Road on the western boundary of the site and to provide a public open space of 150 sq.m on that area. The proposed public open space will accommodate a 3 wooden pole structure and stays to support the transition from overhead 38kV electricity transmission lines to an underground duct work network that will cross the site; b) the replacement of Unit No. 51 (F2 unit type) with 1 no. F2S Type, and the replacement of Unit No. 23 (F2S unit type) and Unit No. 24 (f 1 unit type) with 2 no. 3 Bedroom Houses (C3 unit type), to provide an appropriate interface with the proposed public open space and Commons Road; c) the replacement of Unit No. 25 (F1 unit type) with 1 no F2 Type; d) the relocation of the permitted pumping station on the southern part of the site to adjoining lands to the north east and the accommodation of the following on that part of the site: i. amendment of permitted Duplex Block C to incorporate an additional 4 no. duplex units (2 no. DC-1 unit types and 2 no. DC-3 unit types); ii. revised communal open space of 225 sq.m;_ iii. two additional visitor car parking spaces; and e) revised bike and bin store layouts, together with all other associated site development works

  Permission, 27 homes · Meath County Council, 24357

• 5 Jul 2024Refused

  the construction of a bungalow dwelling house, a waste water treatment system and percolation area to the EPA recommendations, a revised entrance from the public road and for a retention planning permission to retain an existing shed on the site for domestic use only

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 24291

• 15 Feb 2024Conditional

  Construction of 2 no light industrial units with ancillary offices, car parking and associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2460105

• 23 Aug 2023Conditional

  the erection of 3.6m high netting installed above existing 2.4m high mesh fence (6.0m high in total) to the perimeter of Parkvilla Football Club football grounds

  Permission · Meath County Council, 23825

• 4 Aug 2023Refused

  the retention and completion of a machinery and storage shed

  Retention · Meath County Council, 23782

• 19 Jun 2023Conditional

  the proposed residential development will consist of the construction of 97 no. dwellings, comprising 53 no. houses (47 x 3 bed and 6 x 4 bed houses) and 44 no. Duplex units (22 x 2 bed and 22 x 3 bed units). The formation of two new road junctions onto Commons Road (to the west) of which the southern junction will extend eastwards along the Southern site boundary to deliver a c. 210m long western section (first phase) of LDR2(a) link road that will ultimately connect to Trim Road to the west. The northern junction will be formed by an internal distributor road that will extend southwards to form a junction onto the proposed LDR2(a) link road. Associated road infrastructure works include the delivery of access roads, pedestrian footpaths and cycle tracks, green verges and street lighting. Other associated infrastructure works include foul and surface water drainage, water supply, attenuation areas, temporary foul pumping station; ESB sub-station; bin stores; bicycle stores and a landscaped public open space (4,800 sq.m); boundary walls and fences, site landcaping; 163 no. car parking spaces and 154 no. bicycle parking spaces together with all other associated site development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application.

  Permission, 97 homes · Meath County Council, 23625

• 1 May 2023Conditional

  agricultural planning application for planning permission at Commons & Boyerstown, Navan, Co. Meath. The development will consist of the construction of a slatted cubicle shed for the accommodation of livestock, along with other associated ancillary site works.

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360023

• 8 Mar 2023Refused

  the retention and completion of machinery and storage shed

  Retention · Meath County Council, 23245

• 24 Feb 2023N/a

  the retention and completion of machinery and storage shed

  Retention · Meath County Council, 23199

• 22 Jul 2022Conditional

  new illuminated & non-illuminated signage to West, and North elevations

  Permission · Meath County Council, 22985

• 18 Jul 2022Conditional

  the construction of 2No. single storey staff accommodation buildings. 1No. 1-bed unit & 1No. 5-bed unit, connection to existing site services, landscaping and all ancillary site development works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 22949

• 8 Jul 2022Conditional

  the construction of a two storey residence, domestic garage, septic tank and raised bed percolation area

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 22907

• 24 Sept 2021Conditional

  the change of use from light industrial to warehouse and distribution with the provision for an ancillary trade counter, kitchenette, plant room, admin office, courier drop off point, extra car parking and provision of a mezzanine floor in part of Unit 25B

  Permission · Meath County Council, 211871

• 16 Sept 2021N/a

  for the change of use from light industrial and offices to retail/trade counter, with provision of kitchenette, plant room, admin office, courier drop off area in existing storage area and provision of a mezzanine floor in part of Unit 25B

  Permission · Meath County Council, 211815

• 21 Jul 2021Conditional

  permission for retention at Millbury Nursing Home, Commons Road, Navan, Co. Meath, previously permitted under planning reference no's NA150138, NA191253, NA200561 & 21646. The development will consist of (1) the retention of a sunroom and all associated works, (2) the retention of conversion of storage room to bedroom, (3) the retention of alterations to staff canteen and all associated works, (4) retention for alterations to internal access road, landscaping and all ancillary site development works

  Retention · Meath County Council, 211393

• 2 Jul 2021Refused

  the construction of a new detached residential dwelling, roof mounted solar heating panels, proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area, upgrading existing site entrance including any necessary pruning of existing hedgerows, landscaping and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 211271

• 7 Apr 2021Conditional

  previously permitted under planning reference no's NA150138, NA191253 & NA200561. The development will consist of (1) the retention of the reconfiguration to internal accommodation and ancillary areas and associated alterations to elevations, (2) permission for provision of a new detached laundry building, (3) permission for provision of a storage shed, landscaping and all ancillary works

  Retention · Meath County Council, 21646

The 25 most recent of 33 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 Commons.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Commons.

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Commons.

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

At the centre of the townland of Commons, about 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low. Parts of the land are made ground and water.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2672 (ZIP).

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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 Commons with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Meath.

Name

Commons · An Coimín

Area

796,178 m² (79.62 ha, 196.74 acres)

Civil parish

Navan, and its townlands

Barony

Navan Lower

Electoral division

Navan Rural, the unit of the census

Census 2022

31,940 people lived in 10,373 households in the Navan Rural electoral division. 70% of households owned their home. 48% of homes were built since 2001. 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Balreask Old, Boyerstown, Clogherboy, Duffsland, Duncansland, Hanlonstown, Knockumber, Mullaghboy, Parkboy, Robinrath, Townparks

Placenames

Commons 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.