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Planning permissions running out in Meath expiring and lapsed grants, s.40

Housing permissions that expire within a year with no sign of a start, and ones that lapsed recently unbuilt. Soonest first.

29 sites with a housing permission running out or recently lapsed, and no start

29 new this week

  • 38 ha in all
  • 1,444 homes
  • checked 12 Oct 2026

New this week

  1. GibbstownPermission running out

    Gibbstown , Kells , Co. Meath · Kells · 1.09 ha · 13 homes · runs out 29 Aug 2027 · source

    13 homes granted 30 Aug 2022, expires 29 Aug 2027

  2. Dunboyne Castle Hotel & SpaPermission running out

    Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa , Dunboyne , Co. Meath · Ratoath · 2.04 ha · 30 homes · runs out 10 May 2027 · source

    30 homes granted 11 May 2022, expires 10 May 2027

  3. Maudlin Friarspark 2nd Division and IffernockPermission running out

    Maudlin Friarspark 2nd Division and Iffernock , Trim , Co Meath (area now known as Effernock) · Trim · 0.54 ha · 13 homes · runs out 6 Mar 2027 · source

    13 homes granted 24 Feb 2022, expires 06 Mar 2027

  4. 17 Loughmore WalkPermission running out

    17 Loughmore Walk , Killeen Castle Demesne , Dunsany Co Meath · Ratoath · 0.30 ha · 22 homes · runs out 22 Mar 2027 · source

    22 homes granted 23 Mar 2022, expires 22 Mar 2027

  5. Kildalkey RoadPermission running out

    Kildalkey Road , Kilballivor Townland , Ballivor Co. Meath · Trim · 0.83 ha · 17 homes · runs out 20 Jan 2027 · source

    17 homes granted 21 Jan 2022, expires 20 Jan 2027

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  1. Dublin RoadPermission running out

    northeast of the Dublin Road , to the north of the existing Southgate Centre , southwest of the existing Grange Rath residential Development · Laytown-Bettystown · 1.83 ha · 201 homes · runs out 22 Nov 2026 · source

  2. SummerhillPermission running out

    Summerhill , Co. Meath · Trim · 0.54 ha · 12 homes · runs out 9 Mar 2027 · source

  3. TownparksPermission running out

    Townparks , Athboy Road (Rockfield Road) , Kells Co Meath · Kells · 0.83 ha · 29 homes · runs out 6 Apr 2027 · source

  4. Blackcastle DemesnePermission running out

    Blackcastle Demesne , Navan , Co. Meath · Navan · 0.01 ha · 48 homes · runs out 8 May 2027 · source

  5. SevitslandPermission expired

    Sevitsland , Betaghstown and Ministown , Bettystown · Laytown-Bettystown · 0.90 ha · 13 homes · lapsed 23 Aug 2026 · source

  6. PosseckstownPermission expired

    Posseckstown , Enfield , Co. Meath · Trim · 0.01 ha · 14 homes · lapsed 20 Aug 2026 · source

  7. Kestrel ManorPermission expired

    Kestrel Manor , Matthews lane/ Platin Rd , Drogheda Co. Meath · Laytown-Bettystown · 0.07 ha · 26 homes · lapsed 14 Mar 2026 · source

  8. Castle StreetPermission expired

    Castle Street , Ashbourne , Co. Meath · Ashbourne · 0.56 ha · 24 homes · lapsed 14 Mar 2026 · source

  9. Mine ViewPermission expired

    Mine View , Townparks , Atboy Road Navan Co. Meath · Navan · 0.37 ha · 11 homes · lapsed 1 Dec 2025 · source

  10. Station RoadPermission expired

    Station Road , Duleek , Co. Meath · Laytown-Bettystown · 0.01 ha · 34 homes · lapsed 1 Nov 2025 · source

  11. Clos Na CroisePermission expired

    Clos Na Croise , Killballivor , Ballivor Co. Meath · Trim · 0.01 ha · 12 homes · lapsed 7 Sept 2025 · source

  12. Loughcrew HillsPermission expired

    Loughcrew Hills , Mountnugent Road , Oldcastle Co. Meath · Kells · 0.01 ha · 48 homes · lapsed 4 Aug 2025 · source

  13. Roestown Readsland & KnocksPermission expired

    Roestown Readsland & Knocks , Dunshaughlin , Co. Meath · Ratoath · 0.01 ha · 21 homes · lapsed 26 Jul 2025 · source

  14. Dublin Road and Academy StreetPermission expired

    Lands situated to the west of the Dublin Road and Academy Street , Limekilnhill Navan County Meath , (including Belmont Lodge Dublin Road Navan County Meath C15 T2N8 and the Belmount House Entrance Gates · Navan · 0.73 ha · 16 homes · lapsed 6 Jul 2025 · source

  15. NewtownmoyaghyPermission expired

    Newtownmoyaghy , Kilcock , Co. Meath · Ratoath · 0.01 ha · 10 homes · lapsed 5 Jul 2025 · source

  16. Fennor LodgePermission expired

    Fennor Lodge , Ledwidge Hall , Drogheda Road Slane Co. Meath · Laytown-Bettystown · 0.42 ha · 13 homes · lapsed 10 Mar 2025 · source

  17. Ledwidge HallPermission expired

    Ledwidge Hall , Drogheda Road , Slane Co. Meath · Laytown-Bettystown · 0.01 ha · 36 homes · lapsed 10 Mar 2025 · source

  18. Narrow WaysPermission expired

    Narrow Ways , Betaghstown , Bettystown Co. Meath · Laytown-Bettystown · 0.01 ha · 18 homes · lapsed 10 Mar 2025 · source

  19. Rathmullan RoadPermission expired

    Rathmullan Road , Rathmullan , Drogheda Co. Meath · Laytown-Bettystown · 26 ha · 661 homes · lapsed 4 Mar 2025 · source

  20. AshewoodPermission expired

    Ashewood (Dunreagh & Milltown Tds) , Hunters Lane , Ashbourne Co. Meath · Ashbourne · 0.01 ha · 11 homes · lapsed 2 Mar 2025 · source

  21. BailisPermission expired

    Bailis , Athumney Navan , Co. Meath · Navan · 0.01 ha · 31 homes · lapsed 20 Jan 2025 · source

  22. Station RoadPermission expired

    Station Road , Duleek , Co. Meath · Laytown-Bettystown · 0.01 ha · 18 homes · lapsed 12 Dec 2024 · source

  23. IffernockPermission expired

    Iffernock , Trim , Co. Meath · Trim · 0.01 ha · 18 homes · lapsed 6 Nov 2024 · source

  24. SevitslandPermission expired

    Sevitsland , Bettystown , Co. Meath · Laytown-Bettystown · 0.01 ha · 24 homes · lapsed 30 Oct 2024 · source

Where they are

Source: Planning applications (Department of Housing national planning data), checked 12 Oct 2026. Each row links to the record it came from.

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What this means for a buyer

A planning permission lasts five years from the grant unless it says otherwise (section 40 of the Planning and Development Act 2000). It can be extended under section 42, but only if substantial works were done before it expires, which rules out a site where nothing has started. An owner facing expiry must build, apply again or sell. The old permission is then a precedent for the next application.

How long planning permission lasts, and extending it (Planning Register)

Questions people ask

How long does planning permission last?

Five years from the date of the grant (s.40 of the Planning and Development Act 2000), unless the permission sets a longer period.

Can an expiring permission be extended?

Yes, under s.42, by up to five years in total, if you apply before expiry and substantial works have been done. A 2025 route for unstarted permissions closed to new applications in February 2026.

What happens when a permission lapses?

Any part not built becomes unauthorised. The owner needs a new permission; the lapsed grant is still a useful precedent for it.

What counts as "running out" on this list of sites in Meath?

A permission for homes that expires within twelve months with no commencement notice lodged, or one that lapsed recently without a start.

Are these sites for sale?

Not necessarily. None is advertised here. These owners have a deadline, which is when many decide to sell.