Planning
ATTENTION APPLICANTS FOR SINGLE HOUSES!
EPA Code of Practice effective 20th October 2009
The EPA Code of Practice: Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems serving single houses (PE less than or equal to 10) 2009 is the relevant standard against which planning applications for single dwellings are assessed from 20th October 2009.
All relevant planning applications currently before the planning authority will be assessed against this Code of Practice and must meet the standards contained therein.
Applicants should consult with their agents/ site assessor to ascertain if their development proposal includes or requires a site assessment which complies with the Code of Practice.
You can find out more at: http://www.meath.ie/LocalAuthorities/Planning/ and at: http://www.meath.ie/LocalAuthorities/Planning/PlanningPermission/ApprovedSiteAssessors/ or you can download the EPA Report below:
EPA Guidelines for Single Dwelling Applicants pdf, 1,632kb
The Planning Department
The Planning Department is responsible for implementing the provisions of the Planning & Development Act 2000 and the Planning & Development Regulations 2001. This involves:
- The making of physical planning policy
- The preparation and review of the relevant Development Plans /Local Area Plans.
- The consideration of applications for planning permission
- The control of development and the enforcement of planning legislation
- The giving of advice on planning matters to the public and to other Council Departments
- The promotion of industrial and other development in the County.
Planning Permission
Use the Planning Permission Application Pack for applying for permission for one-off houses in a rural location, commercial, agricultural, residential developments, etc. The Local Needs form is only required for one-off housing in a rural location.
View New Approved Panel of Site Assessors in the Planning Permission Application Pack. For general queries about the Approved Panel of Site Assessors please contact Planning on 046-9097500. For Technical Queries regarding Site Assessors please contact Environment on 046-9097000. This Panel is updated and reviewed regularly.
Find out more at the links below:
Appropriate Assessment of Plans and Projects in Ireland
Pre-Planning Help, including Pre-Planning Clinics
Planning Permission Frequently Asked Questions
Planning Permission Applications in Agriculture
Appeal a Planning Permission Decision
Search Planning Permission Applications Online
Weekly Planning Permission Lists
Meath Rural House Design Guide
(March 2010)
Meath County Council has commissioned this document in order to positively encourage the application of good siting and design principals to new single house development in the countryside.
Rural House Design Guide Section 1 Introduction pdf, 509kb
Rural House Design Guide Section 2 Site Selection pdf, 1,905kb
Rural House Design Guide Chapter 3 Site Development pdf, 1,807kb
Rural House Design Guide Chapter 4 Building Design pdf, 1,932kb
Rural House Design Guide Chapter 5 Construction & Detailing pdf, 1,103kb
Rural House Design Guide Chapter 6 Building Types pdf, 1,294kb
Rural House Design Guide Chapter 7 Sustainability pdf, 1,878kb
Rural House Design Guide Chapter 8 Appendix pdf, 1,198kb
Access other Planning Permission forms including for applying for a Fire Safety Certificate, a Licence to Erect Roadside Sign(s), Permission to Erect Scaffolding, Planning Permission for a Childcare Facility, etc.
Find out More:
Access Planning Publications including Development Plans
In this Section you can find out information about:
Search Planning Permission Applications Online
Weekly Planning Permission Lists
