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Planning permission in Dunshaughlin

Planning permission in Dunshaughlin is decided by Meath County Council. Search Dunshaughlin planning applications, see recent decisions and notices, and check how often projects are granted. Here is how planning applications have gone in Dunshaughlin over the last 5 years.

Granted in Dunshaughlin

88 granted, 2 refused in the last 5 years. That is 11 points above the Meath average.

Applications
133

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
90

Granted or refused

Typical wait
7weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
30%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in Dunshaughlin

The latest granted and refused applications decided by Meath County Council. Wording is trimmed and never includes applicant names.

Granted
The proposed development is 1952 sqm and consists of changing rooms, showers, WC’s, store rooms, a multipurpose hall with a stage area, a gym and 3no.
Dunshaughlin Community Centre, Drumree Road, Dunshaughlin Co. Meath, reference 2660947
22 Sept 2026
Granted
The change of use of the two storey industrial, storage and office building to offices and self storage including a mezzanine third floor,...
Unit 13A Dunshaughlin Business Park, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, reference 2660862
3 Sept 2026
Granted
The development will consist of a 2 storey office building (330sq.m) east of existing Block A, associated car parking and all related site...
Dunshaughlin Business Park, Dublin Road Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, reference 2660825
26 Aug 2026
Granted
The proposed amendments to the permitted development consist of the following: • Alterations to permitted ground floor level including the...
The Former Maddens Garage Site, Main Street, Dunshaughlin Co. Meath, reference 2660438
31 Jul 2026
Granted
The construction of a new 2 and 3 storey 11,405m2 extension on the site of 3 no.
Dunshaughlin Community College, Drumree Road Knocks, Dunshaughlin Co. Meath, reference 2660164
14 Jul 2026
Granted
For the construction of a proposed 4-bedroom detached 2-storey house with single storey living spaces located to the rear with private garden in...
The Stone Cottage, Dublin Road, Dunshaughlin Co. Meath, reference 2561073
30 Jun 2026
Granted
A new single storey ground floor rear & side extension, (57.m), relocation of existing side access gate.
12 Willow Grove, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, reference 2660405
5 Jun 2026
Granted
The proposed development will consist of the reformation of an existing kerb, the construction of a new boundary wall with steel fencing to form...
Unit 10 Section 1 Dunshaughlin Business Park, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, reference 2660269
29 Apr 2026

Dunshaughlin planning applications per year

Applications received each year. The coloured part of each bar is the share granted. The outlined bar is the year so far.

Dunshaughlin approval rates by project type

How often each kind of project was granted in Dunshaughlin over the last 5 years. Types with fewer than 15 decisions are left out.

House extension30 decided
100%
New house16 decided
100%

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Common questions about Dunshaughlin planning

Do I need planning permission in Dunshaughlin?

The rules are national, so the same exemptions apply in Dunshaughlin as everywhere else. Many small projects, such as some single-storey rear extensions, are exempt under S.I. 600/2001. Meath County Council decides applications here, and a site in a protected area or a protected structure has fewer exemptions.

Who decides planning applications in Dunshaughlin?

Meath County Council is the planning authority for Dunshaughlin. It must decide within eight weeks of a valid application, unless it asks for further information.

How many planning applications are granted in Dunshaughlin?

98 in 100 decided applications in Dunshaughlin were granted over the last 5 years, from 90 decisions.

Source: National Planning Application Database and council planning registers, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data is a guide and may be out of date, so check with the council. Applicant names are never published.