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Planning permission in Kells

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

Granted in Kells

74 granted, 8 refused in the last 5 years. That is 4 points above the Meath average.

Applications
108

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
82

Granted or refused

Typical wait
8weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
37%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in Kells

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

Granted
The development will consist of the erection of 6 number 4 bed semi-detached dwellings, Permission also sought for site entrance onto public road,...
Gardenrath Road Lower, Townparks, Kells, reference 2660138
23 Oct 2026
Granted
The development will consist of renovations and alterations of the existing first floor apartment located above D.
D. & D.'s Fruit & Veg, Farrell Street, Kells Co. Meath, reference 2661008
2 Oct 2026
Granted
To construct a single storey extension to rear of dwelling house to include 2no bedrooms, kitchen area, utility, bathroom & plant room together...
no 20 St. Brigid's Terrace, Kells, Co. Meath, reference 2660872
27 Aug 2026
Granted
Planning permission for the following works: (1) change of use of vacant / derelict restaurant building to a dwelling house, (2) demolish existing...
10 Kenlis Place, Kells, Co. Meath, reference 2660425
11 Aug 2026
Refused
The development will consist of the installation of 1no.
Bank of Ireland, Headfort Place, Townparks Kells, reference 2660742
10 Aug 2026
Granted
The development will consist of the change of use of the ground floor of the premises from retail to the use as a food takeaway outlet with...
1 Castle Street, Kells, Co. Meath, reference 2561311
10 Jun 2026
Granted
The development consists of and will consist of the following: (1) Demolition of existing boundary concrete wall and soil embankment (2)...
Farrell / Bective Street, Kells, Co. Meath, reference 2561337
9 Feb 2026
Granted
The development will consist of the demolition of a detached two-storey derelict building to the rear and the erection of a part two-storey, part...
FARRELL STREET, KELLS, MEATH, reference 2560373
16 Jan 2026

Kells 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.

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Common questions about Kells planning

Do I need planning permission in Kells?

The rules are national, so the same exemptions apply in Kells 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 Kells?

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

How many planning applications are granted in Kells?

90 in 100 decided applications in Kells were granted over the last 5 years, from 82 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.