Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, as varied.
The Meath County Development Plan, as varied, sets out a vision and an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of County Meath for a six-year period.
It also sets out guiding policies and objectives for the development of County Meath in terms of physical growth and renewal, economic, social and cultural activity, and environmental protection and enhancement.
Please note that the original Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (adopted on 22nd September, 2021) has been superseded by the Consolidated version of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (incl. Variations 1 & 2 adopted on the 13th May 2024 & Variation 3 adopted on the 27th January, 2025). The Consolidated version of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (incl. Variations 1, 2 & 3) is available to view at Consolidated version of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (incl. Variations 1, 2 & 3)
Variation No. 1 & Variation No. 2 to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027
Please note that pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that Meath County Council prepared Variation No. 1 and Variation No. 2 to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (adopted on the 13th May, 2024).
For full details please refer to Variation No.1 & Variation No. 2
Variation No. 3 to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, as varied
Please note that pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that Meath County Council prepared Variation No. 3 to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, as varied (adopted on the 27th January, 2025)
For full details please refer to Variation No. 3
Variation No. 4 to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, as varied
Please note that pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that Meath County Council prepared Variation No. 4 to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, as varied (adopted on the 7th July, 2025).
For full details please refer to Variation No. 4
Proposed Draft Variation No. 5 to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (as varied)
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 58 of the Planning and Development Act 2024, as amended, that Meath County Council has prepared proposed Draft Variation No. 5 to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (as varied)
The proposed draft Variation No. 5 and associated Reports will be available for inspection from Tuesday 31 March to 4pm Friday 1 May, 2026 (during normal opening hours)
Written observations or submissions regarding proposed Variation No. 5 only must be received by 4pm on Friday 1 May, 2026.
Submissions should be in ONE medium only i.e. online or hard copy and made as follows:
- Online at https://consult.meath.ie/
OR
- In writing marked ‘Draft Variation No. 5 to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (as varied) addressed to: Senior Executive Officer, Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291
Please note late or emailed submissions cannot be considered and will be returned.
It is important to note that submissions can only be considered if they relate to Proposed Draft Variation No. 5. Submissions that do not relate to proposed Draft Variation No. 5 or include proposals for additional or new zonings cannot be considered.
Queries relating to the Proposed Variation No. 5 can be emailed to cdpquery@meathcoco.ie
For full details please refer to Draft Variation No. 5 to the Meath County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied)
Original Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (superseded by the Consolidated version of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (incl. Variations 1, 2 & 3)
Please note the Original Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (superseded by the Consolidated version of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (incl. Variations 1, 2 & 3) can be viewed at https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/meath-adopted-county-development-plan