Planning application received: Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development - Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) on thi

In the south‑west fringe of Kells, a sizeable residential proposal has been lodged with Meath County Council. The developers, Dr Patrick Gavin and Dr Katherine Gavin, are seeking approval for a 116‑unit scheme on a parcel of land known as the Frontlands site, which covers roughly 4.95 hectares. The application, which has been marked as incomplete by the council, outlines a mix of housing types, a childcare facility and a range of infrastructure works aimed at integrating the new development into the existing urban fabric.

The main development site is bounded to the southeast by the Westfield residential estate, to the southwest by the Balrath Wood estate, and to the west and north by greenfield lands. It lies to the south‑west of Kells Town Centre, to the west of Bective Road and includes the junction of Bective Street and Bective Road.

The bulk of the proposal is residential. Ninety‑two houses are planned, ranging from two to two‑and‑a‑half storeys. The design mix includes both semi‑detached and terraced dwellings, with 19 two‑bed, 67 three‑bed and six four‑bed units. In addition to the houses, the developers intend to erect two four‑storey blocks of apartments, each containing twenty‑four one‑bedroom units. This combination of family homes and smaller apartments is intended to provide a range of options for different household sizes.

A single‑storey crèche, covering 151 square metres, is also part of the scheme. The childcare facility is positioned to serve the families that will be drawn to the new neighbourhood, offering a convenient option for parents.

The application is classified as a Large‑Scale Residential Development (LRD) and will be considered by the council in the forthcoming planning cycle. For full details, see the Meath County Council planning notice and the localnews.ie coverage.

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