Shed removal, rear kitchen extension, and new attached single-storey family flat.

Pre-validation; decision pending.

Ashling Higgins is applying to Meath County Council to modify her home at 23 The Lane, Fox Lodge Woods, Ratoath. The work involves removing an existing shed, adding a single-storey kitchen extension to the rear of the house, and building a new attached single-storey family flat on the side and rear. The existing dwelling is 82.50 sq m, and the proposed works add 33.20 sq m. The application is currently at pre-validation stage and has not yet been formally validated or decided.

Site: 23 The Lane, Fox Lodge Woods, Ratoath, A85E142 (0.027 hectares)
Existing building: 82.50 sq m; proposed works: 33.20 sq m
Works: removal of shed, single-storey rear kitchen extension, new attached single-storey family flat
2 car parking spaces to be provided
Applicant is owner; agent is Giuliano Davenport of G Davenport Architecture + Design
No protected structure, ACA, monument, EIA, European Site, or EPA licence issues noted

Full description from the council file

The development will consist of: 1. Removal of existing shed to side, 2. A rear single storey kitchen extension to the existing dwelling and, 3. Construction of new attached single storey family flat to side and rear with all associated site and ground works.

Details

Reference: 2660570
Applicant: Ashling Higgins
Site address: 23 The Lane, Fox Lodge Woods, Ratoath, A85E142
Status: Decision code: N/A
Date received: May 14, 2026
Decision due: July 08, 2026
Authority: Meath County Council

Source: Meath County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2660570 on the council portal →.
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