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Welcome to the official County Development Plan Review website for Meath County Council.

View the adopted Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 at https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/meath-adopted-county-development-plan

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01
FEB
2022

Minister issues Direction on County Development Plan

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 31 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) (“the Act”), and consequent to a recommendation made to him by the Office of the Planning Regulator under section 31AN(4) of the Act has issued a Direction to Meath County Council on matters...
24
NOV
2021

Submission period closed

A total of 10 submissions/observations were received as part of the public display of the Draft Direction. A Chief Executive’s Report will be prepared in accordance with Section 31AN(3) of the Act. Submissions can be viewed at https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/notice-draft-ministerial-direction-matter-section-31-planning-development-act-2000-amended-meath
23
NOV
2021

Public consultation period closes at 4pm today

The public consultation relating to the Draft Ministerial Direction closes at 4pm today, 23rd November.
10
NOV
2021

Public Consultation on Draft Direction Open

The public consultation relating to the draft direction is open from Wednesday 10th November to 4pm on Tuesday 23rd November inclusive. To view the draft direction and/or make submission or observation, please visit https://consult.meath.ie/
05
NOV
2021

Draft Direction to be placed on public display next week

The draft direction issued by the Minister in accordance with Section 31 of the Planning & Development Acts 2000 (as amended) will be placed on public display from 10 November to 23 November. Submissions or observations relating to the draft direction can be made during this period. Details on how to make a submission will follow at a later date.
03
NOV
2021

Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027

To view the adopted Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 visit https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/meath-adopted-county-development-plan. Hardcopies of the Plan will not be available until the process relating to the draft direction is complete.
03
NOV
2021

Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 takes effect

The Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 takes effect from today. This means that all decisions made by the Planning Authority will be made in line with the policies and objectives of the new plan. Any applications relating to the lands identified in the draft direction issued by the Minister should have regard to the draft direction. A separate public consultation process will take place...
02
NOV
2021

Minister issues Draft Direction on Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027

In accordance with Section 31 of the Planning & Development Acts (as amended), Deputy Peter Burke, Minister for Local Government and Planning issued a Draft Direction to Meath County Council with respect to the Plan. A copy of the Draft Direction is available to view here. A consultation process with respect to the draft direction will be advertised soon.
26
OCT
2021

OPR issues Notice pursuant to section 31AM(8) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) – Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027

Meath County Council has been made aware that the Office of the Planning Regulator has issued a Notice to Minister Peter Burke, pursuant to Section 31AM(8) of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) whereby it states that the Development Plan has not been made in a manner consistent with recommendations of the Office, which required specific changes to the Development Plan to...
06
OCT
2021

Minutes of Special Planning Meeting

Please note the Minutes of the Special Planning Meeting, where the Elected Members agreed to make the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027,  were adopted at the Council Meeting held on Monday, 4th October 2021. To view the Minutes, please use the link below. http://countydevelopmentplanreview.meath.ie/stage-3-adoption-of-plan/
22
SEP
2021

Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 Adopted

The Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 was adopted at a Special Planning Meeting today, 22nd September 2021. The Plan comes into effect 6 weeks from today’s date – 3rd November 2021. Please note that the decision of a planning application is made based on the Plan in place on the date of the decision, not the date the application is lodged.
17
SEP
2021

Special Planning Meetings

The Special Planning Meeting which will be the final phase in the adoption of the new County Development Plan will recommence on Monday, September 20.  The schedule of meetings which will be held in the Solstice Theatre, Navan is as follows; Monday, September 20 from 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Tuesday, September 21 from 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Wednesday, September 22 from 9.30am...
12
AUG
2021

Chief Executive’s Report on the Material Amendments

The Chief Executive’s Report on the Material Amendments has been given to the elected members. In accordance with Section 12(9) of the Planning and Development Acts the members have no later than 6 weeks to consider this report.The Special Planning Meeting to receive the member’s views on the report is scheduled to take place on Monday 20 September. To view the report click on the below link....
29
JUN
2021

Submission period on Material Alterations now closed

28
JUN
2021

One day left to make a submission

If you wish to make a submission on the Material Alterations to the Draft Meath County Development Plan you must do so before 4pm on Tuesday 29th June (tomorrow). Submissions received after the deadline cannot be considered.
22
JUN
2021

One Week left to make a submission

The submission period for the Material Alterations to the Draft Meath County Development Plan closes one week from today at 4pm on Tuesday 29 June. Anyone wishing to make a submission must do so before then.
31
MAY
2021

Material Alterations on Public Display

The Material Alterations to the Draft Meath County Development Plan are on public display from 9am today until 4pm on Tuesday 29th June. To view the alterations and make a submission online go to https://consult.meath.ie/ Click on the below link for further details on where to view the Material Alterations and how to make a submission...
26
MAY
2021

Material Alterations to go on public display

The Material Alterations to the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2021 – 2027 will go on public display from Monday 31 May to 4pm Tuesday 29 June, 2021. For further details please click on Stage 3 – Public display of amendments
12
MAY
2021

Minutes of Special Planning Meetings

The minutes of the Special Planning Meetings held in accordance with Section 12(6) of the Planning and Development Acts were adopted at the May meeting of Meath County Council. Minutes can be found at http://countydevelopmentplanreview.meath.ie/stage-2-consideration-of-chief-executives-report-by-members/ If you wish to seek assistance with respect to the outcome of your submission then please...
19
APR
2021

Special Planning Meetings Update

Please note that the Chief Executive’s Report on the Notices of Motion submitted by Councillors on the Chief Executive’s Report on Public Submissions and the (From the Floor) Notices of Motion submitted by Councillor’s during the Special Planning Meetings (November-March) are now available for download. *Please note the Minutes of the Special Planning Meetings will be uploaded when adopted by...
09
MAR
2021

Members agree changes to Draft Meath County Development Plan

The Special Meeting relating to the Member’s feedback on the Chief Executive’s Report on the submissions received on the Draft Plan closed on Friday 5th March. This stage of the process is now complete. It is anticipated that the Material Alterations arising from the Member’s changes, will be placed on public display from 26th May to 28th June (4 weeks).
25
FEB
2021

Special Planning Meeting to resume

The Special Planning Meeting relating to the Draft Meath County Development Plan will take place next week on Wednesday 3rd March at 2pm, Thursday 4th March at 2pm and Friday 5th March at 10am. Settlement Tiers 5 and 6 remain. In order to comply with the latest public health guidance, the meeting will resume online only. Members of the press and public will  be able to observe...
10
FEB
2021

Adjournment of Special Planning Meetings

The Special Planning meetings relating to Section 12(6) of the Planning & Development Acts were adjourned on Saturday 6th February and will recommence on Wednesday 3rd March. The Elected Members have to give their direction to the Chief Executive on the remaining settlements in Tiers 5 and 6 as per the Draft Plan. This will then conclude this stage of the process.
08
JAN
2021

Special Planning Meetings to resume on Monday 11th January

The Special Planning Meeting will resume on Monday, January 11th at 10am. In order to comply with the latest public health guidance, the meeting will resume online only. Members of the press and public will now be able to observe proceedings online. In order to receive the link to the meeting, prior registration is necessary, via email: cservices@meathcoco.ie  You will also be required to...
30
NOV
2020

Update on Special Planning Meetings

The Special Planning Meetings relating to the Member’s consideration of the Chief Executive’s Report on the submissions received on the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 remain ongoing. The process is taking longer than anticipated due to Covid restrictions in relation to meeting duration times. Meetings will be taking place in compliance with the latest public health guidelines....
10
NOV
2020

Rescheduled Special Planning Meetings of Meath County Council

Special Planning Meetings of Meath County Council will be held on agreed dates between Monday, 16th November to Tuesday 15th December, 2020 in the Solstice Theatre, Navan. Meetings will be taking place in compliance with the latest public health guidelines. In this regard, members of the press and public can observe proceedings by means of a live-stream in County Hall, Navan. Attendance at...
19
OCT
2020

Postponement of Special Planning Meetings

Following the tabling of a notice of motion which was carried unanimously by the Elected Members, it was agreed to postpone the Special Planning Meetings scheduled for 19-23 October. A further update will follow. The Motion read as follows; “That the Elected Members of Meath County Council call for the adjournment of the Special Planning Meeting of the Council of October 19th-23rd,...
12
OCT
2020

Special Planning Meeting of Meath County Council

Special Planning Meeting of Meath County Council will be held from Monday, 19th October (at 10.00am) to Friday, 23rd October, 2020 in the Solstice Theatre, Navan. This meeting will be taking place in compliance with the latest public health guidelines. In this regard, members of the press and public can observe proceeding by means of a live-stream in County Hall, Navan. Attendance at County...
23
SEP
2020

Chief Executive Report on Submissions received on the Draft Plan

The Chief Executive’s Report on the submissions received as part of the Draft Meath County Development Plan is now available to view. This Report is currently being considered by the Elected Members and meetings to discuss same will take place on week beginning 19th October. To view the Chief Executive’s Report on the submissions received as part of the Draft Meath County Development Plan...
07
SEP
2020

Members consideration of the Chief Executive’s Report on submissions

The Elected Members are currently considering the Chief Executive’s Report on the 2452 submission received as part of the display of the Draft Plan. A series of special meetings are scheduled to take place on week beginning 19th October whereby the Members will give direction in relation to the report.
27
JUL
2020

Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027

The citation of the Plan has now been amended to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, (formerly 2020-2026). The amendment is due to the extension of all proposed timelines caused by; 1.  The Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid 19) Act which paused statutory timeframes by a period of 8 weeks. 2. The Chief Executive deciding to avail of the full...
06
JUL
2020

2452 submissions received as part of the Draft Plan consultation period

Verification and uploading of all submissions received during the consultation period from 18th December, 2019 to 6th March, 2020 is now complete. A total of 2452 valid submissions were received during this period. All submissions are available to view online at https://consult.meath.ie/en If you made your submission online, you will have received email notification. If you made your...
18
JUN
2020

Draft County Development Plan Timetable

The Draft County Development Plan Timetable which is currently at Step 8 of the process is available to download.
25
MAY
2020

Planning timelines recommence

Section 251A(4) of the Planning and Development Acts has now been lifted and the timeline with respect to the draft Meath County Development Plan has recommenced. It is anticipated that the Chief Executive Report on the submissions received will be given to the Members for their consideration at the end of July/beginning of August. The uploading of submissions continues. As there was a high...
11
MAY
2020

Planning timelines extended for a further period until 23 May

A further Order under section 251A(4) of the Planning Act has extended the duration of all relevant periods and timelines specified in planning legislation by an additional 14 days, up to and including 23 May 2020. The three Orders thereby have the combined effect of extending the relevant planning periods and timelines by an aggregate of 56 days/ 8 weeks. This means that the processing and...
22
APR
2020

Extension to the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid 19) Act 2020

Following the Government’s announcement with regards to extending the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid 19) Act, the period from 29th March 2020 extending to 9th May 2020, inclusive, (6 weeks in total) is disregarded when calculating any appropriate period, specified period, or other timelines in the following Acts, or provisions, or any regulations made under those Acts...
31
MAR
2020

Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid 19) Act 2020

Following the enactment of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid 19) Act 2020, a new provision (Section 251A) has been inserted into the Planning & Development Acts 2000 (as amended). The Government has made an order under Section 251A(4), to the effect that the period from 29th March 2020 to 20th April 2020, inclusive, may be disregarded when calculating any appropriate...
24
MAR
2020

Update on publication of submissions

The Forward Planning Team continues to upload hardcopy submissions received in relation to the Draft Plan. This exercise is taking longer than expected as the majority of submissions were made by hardcopy and personal information needs to be redacted before they are uploaded and published. The capacity of the team has also been reduced as a result of Covid-19. Your patience and understanding...
10
MAR
2020

Processing of Submissions received

Approximately 2000 submissions were received as part of the public consultation period which closed on Friday at 4pm. To date 832 submission have been published online. The remaining submissions are hardcopy submissions which must be uploaded and redacted before they are made public. This will take some time so we ask for your patience in this matter. A further update will be provided once...
06
MAR
2020

Public Consultation now Closed.

The public consultation for the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026 has now closed. No further submissions can be considered and will be returned. We would like to thank those who got involved in the process. The team will continue to upload hardcopy submissions that were received within the appropriate timeframe and to redact personal information from all submissions before they...
06
MAR
2020

Submission period on Draft Plan closes today at 4pm sharp

It will not be possible to accept submissions after 4pm. Any submission received after this time will be returned. As a final reminder, emailed submissions cannot be considered and the only method to make a submission is online at https://consult.meath.ie/ or by hardcopy.
05
MAR
2020

Email submissions cannot be considered and will be returned

As has been extensively publicised throughout the process, there is no provision to make submissions via email. A number of submissions have been received by email and have been returned. The only way to ensure your submission is considered is to make your submission on https://consult.meath.ie/ or by submitting a hardcopy before 4pm tomorrow Friday 6th March.
05
MAR
2020

Publication of Submissions

Please note that in accordance with legislation all submissions must be made public. Due to the volume of submissions being received it is taking time to redact personal information from submissions before they are published on https://consult.meath.ie/. Your submission will be made public as soon as the team has reviewed the submission and redacted any personal information.
05
MAR
2020

Reminder : Tomorrow is the final day for receipt of submissions on the Draft Meath County Development Plan

It will not be possible to accept submissions after 4pm on Friday 6th March. Only submission received by hardcopy or on the portal https://consult.meath.ie/ can be considered.
04
MAR
2020

Reminder – Public Consultation period for the Draft Meath County Development Plan will close at 4pm on Friday 6th March.

27
FEB
2020

‘Support an observation’ functionality on consult.meath.ie

Please be advised that the ‘support an observation’ functionality on consult.meath.ie has no bearing on the assessment of the submission or observation and will not form part of the Chief Executive Report. The function is merely to allow a member of the public to show they agree with the contents of the submission, similar to a ‘like’ on Facebook. It is only the person...
26
FEB
2020

Ten days left to make a submission on the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026

The submission period for the Draft Meath County Development Plan ends at 4pm on Friday 6th March. It will not be possible to make a submission after this time. Please click on the ‘Stage 2 – Public Display of Draft Plan’ tab for details on where to view the Draft and how to make a submission.
07
FEB
2020

Four weeks left to make a submission

The draft Meath County Development Plan remains on public display until 4pm on Friday 6th March, 2020. Submissions received after this time will not be accepted.
16
JAN
2020

Step by step guide on how to make a submission

Please click on the link to watch a short clip on how to make a submission or observation on the draft Meath County Development Plan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lulUZCusP1Q&feature=youtu.be
16
JAN
2020

Dréachtphlean Forbartha Chontae na Mí 2020-2026

Tá an Dréachtphlean ar fail chun féachaint air as Gaeilge ach cliceáil ar an nasc seo a leanas: https://consult.meath.ie/ agus na háiteanna seo a leanas: Teach Buvinda C15 Y291, Leabharlann Ráth Chairn, C15 A9X3 agus Leabharlann an Chontae C15 RW31  
20
DEC
2019

Error on maps 26(a) and 26(b) Maynooth Environs

A shading error has been identified on Maps 26(a) and 26(b) Maynooth Environs. Lands identified as Masterplan 1 (MP1), shaded in yellow, are incorrectly showing as being zoned A2 New Residential and should be displayed as E1 Strategic Employment Zones. This shading error will be corrected online today in the Book of Maps (Volume 2)....
18
DEC
2019

Draft Plan on display

The Draft Meath County Development Plan is now on public display. Please click on the ‘Stage 2 – Public Display of Draft Plan’ tab for details on where to view the Draft.
17
DEC
2019

What are the benefits to making a submission using consult.meath.ie?

What are the benefits to making a submission using https://consult.meath.ie/ There are many benefits of making a submission online. For example, you can:  Start your submission and complete later Indicate areas of interest on an interactive map View all zoning layers and other layers of interest related to the plan After submissions are published, easily query all consultation data...
16
DEC
2019

Register to make an online submission

To make an online submission to the Draft Plan when it goes on public display, please register on https://consult.meath.ie/
13
DEC
2019

How do I make a submission on the Draft Plan?

You can make an observation or submission via the following two options only; 1. Registering on https://consult.meath.ie/ where you can then make a submission on the draft chapters, topics and map sheets. You can also submit drawings of any areas relating to your submission on an interactive development plan map. 2. Written observations or submissions can also be made. These should be mark...
12
DEC
2019

Where can I view the Draft Plan when it goes on public display?

The Draft Plan will be available for inspection as follows;  Meath County Council’s online consultation portal https://consult.meath.ie/ Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291 Monday to Friday between 9.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm.   The following Municipal District Offices during normal office opening hours:-  Ashbourne Municipal...
11
DEC
2019

Display of Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026

The Draft Meath County Development Plan will go on public display from Wednesday 18th December, 2019 to 4pm Friday 6th March, 2020. Details on where to view the Draft Plan and how to make an observation or submission will be posted shortly.
11
SEP
2019

Update on the Public Display period of the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026

Please note the anticipated date of public display of the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026 is December, 2019. When the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026 goes on public display, there will be a  ten week public consultation period, during which time a formal submission can be made.  During this public consultation period,  submissions can be made via our online...
08
MAY
2019

Review of Draft Meath County Development Plan recommences

Following the adoption of the RSES by the Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly on Friday 3rd May, 2019, Meath County Council has recommenced the review of the Draft Meath County Development Plan. It is anticipated that the Draft Plan will be placed on public display at the end of quarter 3/beginning of quarter 4 2019. Further updates to follow.
28
JAN
2019

Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) Submission period closed

The submission period in relation to the Draft RSES closed on Wednesday 23rd January. Pending the adoption of the RSES the review of the Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 remains paused. Within 13 weeks of the adoption of the RSES, Meath County Council will recommence the review process by publishing a draft Plan.
14
DEC
2018

Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES)

The Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy is on public display from 5th November, 2018 to 23rd January, 2019. The draft RSES is a strategic plan and investment framework to shape the future development of our region to 2031 and beyond, and has been prepared in conjunction with many key stakeholders across all sectors. For details on how to make a submission please visit Draft RSES...
01
AUG
2018

Update – Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 Process Paused

Following the publication of the National Planning Framework (N.P.F.) each region is now required to develop and adopt a Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy (R.S.E.S.) and all County Development Plans must be consistent with the R.S.E.S. when adopted. In order to allow each county to align the timeframe for their statutory plans with the relevant R.S.E.S., the Planning & Development...
09
MAY
2018

Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 Process Paused

Following the publication of the National Planning Framework (N.P.F.) each region is now required to develop and adopt a Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy (R.S.E.S.) and all County Development Plans must be consistent with the R.S.E.S. when adopted. In order to allow each county to align the timeframe for their statutory plans with the relevant R.S.E.S., the Planning & Development...
08
MAR
2018

Update regarding the publication of the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025

Pending further clarity on the timeframe for publication of the Planning & Development (Amendment) Bill 2016, Meath County Council has taken the decision to withhold the publication of the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025. This legislation provides a mechanism to pause the statutory timeframe for plans currently in progress. Meath County Council does not believe that it would...
05
FEB
2018

Publication of the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025

The publication of the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 has been delayed due to the digitisation of all maps. It is now anticipated that the draft will be published at the end of March. Once a date has been confirmed the webpage will be updated accordingly.
27
OCT
2017

Consultation period for the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025

The Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 will be placed on public display for a period of 10 weeks from 19 February to 2 May, 2018 inclusive. Members of the public and statutory bodies are encouraged to make a submission during this period. The preferred option for submissions is via the website however hard copy submissions will be accepted also. Submissions should be made by one...
25
APR
2017

Chief Executive’s Report on the Pre-Draft Consultation

A Special Meeting of Meath County Council was held on Monday 24th April, 2017 whereby the Members gave direction on the Chief Executive’s Report on the Pre-Draft Consultation held from 14th December, 2016 and 17th February, 2017. The Report summarises the submissions by topic and outlines the Chief Executive’s Policy Recommendations per topic. Go to the Stage 1 – Chief Executive’s...
17
FEB
2017

The Submission Period for Phase 1 – Strategic Issues Paper is now closed.

16
FEB
2017

One day left to make a Submission

The submission period in relation to the Stratregic Issues Paper, Phase 1 of the County Development Plan, closes tomorrow, Friday 17th February, at 3.30pm. You are invited to make a submission before the closing date. No submissions can be accepted after the deadline.
10
FEB
2017

One week left to make a Submission on the Strategic Issues Paper

You are reminded that the closing date for submissions regarding the Strategic Issues Paper is Friday 17th February, 2017 at 3.30pm.
16
JAN
2017

Information evenings regarding the preparation of the new County Development Plan 2019-2025.

Public Consultation Timetable To enable the new plan reflect the broad wishes of the local community, the general public is invited to attend information evenings regarding the preparation of the County Development Plan Review 2019-2025. Download the NOTICE OF INFORMATION EVENINGS as a PDF which contains the Venues, dates and times that are displayed below Date Municipal District  Venue...
16
JAN
2017

Reminder Notice – Closing Date for Submissions on the Strategic Issues Paper is Friday 17th Feb, 2017 at 3.30pm

You are reminded that the closing date for submissions regarding the Strategic Issues Paper is Friday 17th February, 2017 at 3.30pm. As previously advised, if you made your submission during the period Wednesday 14th December to Thursday 22nd December inclusive, then please make your submission again as due to a technical error with the website your submission may not have been received.
23
DEC
2016

Important Notice regarding Submissions on the Strategic Issues Paper

It has come to the attention of the Planning Authority that during the period Wednesday 14th December to Thursday 22nd December inclusive, due to a technical error with our website, submissions in relation to the Strategic Issues Paper, made during this period may not have been received. If you made a submission during this period and even if you received a confirmation email, you are kindly...
14
DEC
2016

Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 Strategic Issues Paper

The preparation of the Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 has commenced. The first stage of this process involves the Strategic Issues Paper. Members of the public, community groups and all other bodies are invited to make submissions on the Strategic Issues Paper before Friday 17th February, 2017 by sending a hard copy in the post to the Planning Department, Meath County Council,...
24
NOV
2016

County Development Plan Review

The review of the Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 will commence on 14th December, 2016.

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