Can it be built in Meath?
Water, electricity, planning and housing starts in Meath, from the operators' own registers.
In Meath, 8 of 45 settlements have no spare wastewater capacity and 2 have limited capacity; 8 of 18 substations show no spare demand capacity; 2,008 homes were started in the past 12 months (9.1 per 1,000 people).
Wastewater capacity
| Settlement | Plant | Capacity | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardcath | Ardcath WWTP | Red | |
| Ballinabrackey | Ballinabrackey WWTP | Red | |
| Kentstown | Kentstown WWTP | Red | |
| Kilberry | Kilberry WWTP | Red | |
| Kildalkey | Kildalkey WWTP | Red | |
| Nobber | Nobber WWTP | Red | |
| Robinstown | Robinstown WWTP | Red | |
| Skreen | Skreen WWTP | Red | |
| Carlanstown | Carlanstown WWTP | Amber | |
| Summerhill | Summerhill WWTP | Amber | |
| Ashbourne | Ringsend WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Athboy | Athboy WWTP | Green | |
| Ballivor | Ballivor WWTP | Green | |
| Batterstown | Batterstown WWTP | Green | |
| Bellewstown | Bellewstown WWTP | Green | |
| Bohermeen | Bohermeen WWTP | Green | |
| Carnaross | Carnaross WWTP | Green | |
| Castletown | Castletown WWTP | Green | |
| Clonalvy | Clonalvy WWTP | Green | |
| Cortown | Cortown WWTP | Green | |
| Crossakeel | Crossakeel WWTP | Green | |
| Donore | Donore (Meath) WWTP | Green | |
| Drumconrath | Drumconrath WWTP | Green | |
| Duleek | Duleek WWTP | Green | |
| Dunboyne | Ringsend WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Dunderry | Dunderry WWTP | Green | |
| Dunshaughlin | Dunshaughlin Main WWTP | Green | |
| Enfield | Enfield WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Hill of Tara | Hill of Tara WWTP | Green | |
| Kells (Ceanannas) | Kells (Meath) WWTP | Green | |
| Kilcloon | Kilcloon WWTP | Green | |
| Kilcock | LLVSS WWTP Leixlip | Green | |
| Kilmainhamwood | Kilmainhamwood WWTP | Green | |
| Laytown-Bettystown-Mornington | Drogheda WWTP | Green | |
| Lloyd, Kells Business Park | Lloyd, Kells Business Park WWTP | Green | |
| Lobinstown | Lobinstown WWTP | Green | |
| Longwood | Longwood WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Moynalty | Moynalty WWTP | Green | |
| Navan (An Uaimh) | Navan WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Oldcastle | Oldcastle WWTP | Green | |
| Rathmolyon | Rathmolyon WWTP | Green | |
| Ratoath | Ringsend WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Slane | Slane WWTP | Green | |
| Stamullen | Barnageeragh WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Trim | Trim WWTP | Green |
Electricity substations
| Substation | Class | Demand MVA | Gen MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMY STREET (617000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 14.8 |
| ASHBOURNE (335000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| ATHBOY (177000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| BALTRASNA (371000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| CLARKSTOWN (620000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| DULEEK (546000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| JULIANSTOWN (312000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| TRIM (196000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| ABBEYLAND (270000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.0 | 10.8 |
| ATHBOY (177000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| DUNFIRTH (771000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 3.5 | 0.0 |
| KELLS (180000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.4 | 5.5 |
| LLOYD (711000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 3.3 | 6.3 |
| NAVAN (694000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 12.8 | 30.7 |
| OLDCASTLE (538000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| RANDALSTOWN (463000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.6 | 4.4 |
| RANDALSTOWN (463000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.8 | 4.8 |
| TRIM (196000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.3 | 3.6 |
Planning
Applications lodged in Meath, data to 29 Oct 2026. Median decision time 55 days.
By town (within ~3 km)
| Town | Applications (12m) | Homes granted | One-off houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulhuddart | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashbourne | 69 | 88 | 2 |
| Trim | 63 | 56 | 0 |
| Clonee | 61 | 6 | 1 |
| Dunboyne | 59 | 684 | 1 |
| Kells | 41 | 12 | 1 |
| Dunshaughlin | 40 | 3 | 0 |
| Stamullen | 37 | 1 | 0 |
| Bohermeen | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| Duleek | 35 | 3 | 0 |
| Ratoath | 35 | 289 | 0 |
| Kilcloon | 34 | 10 | 2 |
| Summerhill | 33 | 16 | 0 |
| Kentstown | 31 | 3 | 0 |
| Dunsany | 30 | 36 | 0 |
| Robinstown | 25 | 9 | 0 |
| Dunderry | 24 | 8 | 1 |
| Batterstown | 23 | 4 | 0 |
| Oldcastle | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| Crossakeel | 21 | 8 | 2 |
| Julianstown | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| Ballivor | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| Bettystown | 20 | 5 | 1 |
| Slane | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| Kilmessan | 17 | 5 | 0 |
| Kinnegad | 17 | 5 | 0 |
| Athboy | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Kilberry | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Cortown | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Drumconrath | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Carlanstown | 12 | 11 | 3 |
| Rathmolyon | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Carnaross | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Castlejordan | 11 | 4 | 4 |
| Clonalvy | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Longwood | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Ardcath | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Bellewstown | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Lobinstown | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Laytown | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Large schemes (50+ homes)
Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development - permission for development of a Large-Scale Residential Development on a site of approx. 6.87 ha on lands generally bounded by Summerhill Road (L2228) to the south-west, R157 to the north, Plunkett Hall Estate to the south and Dunboyne Business Park and lands with extant permission under Reg. Ref. P8/22022 to the east, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The
Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development - Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) on this site of approximately 6.087 hectares (gross) at lands located in the townland of “Crowpark 1st Division,” Trim, Co. Meath. The main development site is bounded to the north by Kildalkey Road (L-4022), to the east by the Elder Grove residential estate, to the west by agricultura
a Large-Scale Residential Development - Apply for Permission for a period of 8 Years for a Large-Scale Residential Development at a site (c. 7.93 Ha) bounded generally by Station Road (L2228) to the south, Dunboyne Train Station and the Iarnród Éireann rail line to the west, greenfield lands to the north and east on lands in the townland of Dunboyne, Dunboyne, County Meath. The development compris
Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development - Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site at Moygaddy, County Meath. The application site, of c. 37.3ha, is located in the townland of Moygaddy, and is bounded by the River Rye to the south, agricultural lands to the west and north and north-east, and Carton Demesne to the east. The proposed development will consi
Planning permission for development and the amendment of an approved scheme of 93 no. residential units at Boyne Road, Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath, under Meath Co. Co. Register Reference: 22/1008. The proposed development will comprise amendments to the gardens / amenity areas of 12 no. approved units and re-aligned rear boundaries associated with approved unit Nos. 59 – 70; the garden depths bein
The proposed development will consist of: i. The construction of 83 no. residential dwellings comprising 22 no. 3-bedroom, 2-storey semi-detached houses, 21 no. 3-bedroom, 2-storey terraced houses, 20 no. 3-bedroom, 3-storey terraced houses, 6 no. 2-bedroom, 2-storey semi-detached houses and 14 no. 2-bedroom, 2-storey terraced houses; ii. Vehicular and pedestrian access via an extension of the exi
Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development - planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development consisting of modifications to the previously granted Strategic Housing Development permitted under (ABP-305196-19) (Planning Ref. No. SH305196). The proposed modifications are to the granted 52 no. Apartment units (in 2 no. 4 & 5 storey Block 1 & Block 2 apartment buildings with 30
Permission for the following Large-Scale Residential Development consisting of: 1) the demolition of 2 no. existing agricultural farm sheds and associated structures, 2) the removal of the existing GAA pitch and associated structures; 3) the construction of 356 no. residential units comprising 252 no. dwelling houses and 104 no. maisonettes/apartments/duplexes providing a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bed
The development consists of the construction of 56 no. residential units, to include 52 no. houses and 4 no. apartments, creche facility, café, gym and a retail unit and all associated works on a site area of 3.4 ha. Block A includes the creche (245 sq m), café (Unit 1, 83 sq m) and 2 no. apartments in a 2 – 3 storey building and Block B includes the gym (Unit 2, 77 sq m), retail unit (Unit 3, 82
The proposed development consists of 71 no. 2 storey houses, comprised of 3 no. 2 bed, 63 no. 3 bed and 5 no.4 bed, detached, semi-detached and terraced houses. Access to the proposed development will via the adjoining permitted residential development to the north (under Ref. 23/873) which has a permitted vehicular entrance off the Dublin Road. The proposed development also provides for all assoc
Amendments to the ‘Large-Scale Residential Development’ (LRD) permitted at a site under Reg. Ref. 24/60487 / ABP Ref. 321753-25. The LRD site has a total area of 5.48 hectares and is principally located at. The total site contains a permitted residential and creche development site with an area of 3.66 hectares (bisected by a proposed realigned Ballybin Road) and a permitted infrastructural develo
The development will consist of alterations to the previously permitted planning reference no. 22959 that permitted 69 dwellings (which included 7no. 2 bed 2-storey terrace dwellings, 51 no. 3 bed 2-storey terrace dwellings, 4no. 4 bed 2-storey semi-detached dwellings, 7no. 4 bed 3-storey terrace dwellings) to now include the construction of (a) 81 no. residential units including (i) 18 no. 2 stor
Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development - ARNUB LIMITED Intends to apply for Permission for a Large-scale Residential Development at this site of c. 5.8Ha, located in the townland of Baltrasna, Ashbourne, County Meath. The application site is generally bound to the east by the Dublin Road (R135) and “The Briars” and immediately to the north by development permitted under ABP-314550-22
a Large-Scale Residential Development - planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development consisting of modifications to the Strategic Housing Development permitted under ACP Ref.: 303433-19, as amended by ACP Ref.: 307946-20, MCC Reg. Ref.: 22/1594, MCC Reg. Ref.: 23/60181, and MCC Reg. Ref.: 24/60950, which is currently under construction, on lands to the north of the R147 / Dublin R
(i) demolition/removal of all existing farm buildings/structures and associated hard standing on site; (ii) construction of a large-scale residential development (LRD) of 249 no. units comprising 170 no. two-storey houses (including 37 no. two-bedroom houses, 111 no. three-bedroom houses and 22 no. four-bedroom houses), 16 no. three-storey duplex buildings (accommodating 16 no. one-bedroom and 16
Housing starts
Public projects in Meath
| Project | Stage | Cost | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's National School - 19671F | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Boyne Navigation and Greenway | 4. Implementation | – | Meath County Council |
| Community Facilities Enfield | 4. Implementation | – | Meath County Council |
| Kells Heritage Development | 4. Implementation | – | Meath County Council |
| Ashbourne Road and Public Realm | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Meath County Council |
| Navan Active Land Management Project | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Meath County Council |
| Flowerhill Regeneration Project | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Meath County Council |
| Railway Street Regeneration and County Archive | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Meath County Council |
| Trim Library and Cultural Centre | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Meath County Council |
| Kells Creative Placemaking (Phase 1) - Kells Courthouse Cultural Hub and Kells Printworks and Topography Centre | 4. Implementation | – | Meath County Council |
| Trim Castle | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Office of Public Works |
| N2 Slane Bypass and Public Realm Scheme. | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Transport |
| Gort na Glaise, Farganstown, Navan. Co. Meath | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Department of Education site, Castle Street, Ashbourne | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Athboy Town Centre | 4. Implementation | – | Meath County Council |
| St Joseph's Hospital, Trim | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Gainsfield, Commons Road, Navan, Co. Meath | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Athboy Road, Navan, Co. Meath | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Gort Fionnbarra (Gainsfield Phase 2), Commons Road, Navan, Co. Meath | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Royal Oaks, Enfield, Co. Meath (Phase 2) | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| The Willows, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Enfield Community and Enterprise Hub | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Meath County Council |
| Ratoath C C, Jamestown, Ratoath, Co. Meath - 76088T | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Flowerhill and Abbeylands Regeneration CALL 2 | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Meath County Council |
| Dunshaughlin Courthouse and Town Centre | 4. Implementation | – | Meath County Council |
| Oldcastle Town Centre | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Meath County Council |
| National Parks - Location 8 of 8 - Girley Bog | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Royal Canal Greenway - Meath - Ancillary Works | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| Boyne Greenway and Navigation Scheme - Oldbridge Est. Entrance, Navan | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Transport |
| Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Transport |
| St. Mary's Special School - 19560T | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Education |
| Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh - 20017F | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Colaiste na Mí, Navan, Co. Meath- 76173K | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Education |
| Ashbourne CNS, Co. Meath - 20546J | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| O'Carolan College, Nobber - 71980O | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Education |
| Carrick St., Kells, Co. Meath | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Connaught Grove, Athboy (Phase 2) | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Lagore, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| SN Na Trionoide Naofa, Lios Muilinn 18106P | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Education |
| St Joseph's Mercy Convent NS, Navan 16100Q | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Education |
| Enfield Community College 76595N | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Education |
| Athboy Community School 91517D | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Eureka Kells 64410F | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Ashbourne Road and Public Realm - Milltown Road | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Meath County Council |
| Ashbourne Road and Public Realm - Ashbourne Main Street, Phase 2 | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Meath County Council |
| Navan Active Land Management Project - Remediation Works | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Meath County Council |
| Navan Active Land Management Project - Tailteann Drive Works | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Meath County Council |
| Navan Active Land Management Project - Property Purchase | 4. Implementation | – | Meath County Council |
| Flowerhill and Abbeylands Regeneration CALL 2 - Streetscape Enhancement | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Meath County Council |
| Flowerhill and Abbeylands Regeneration CALL 2 - Spicers/Andy Brennan Park (replacement for River Park) | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Meath County Council |
| Flowerhill and Abbeylands Regeneration CALL 2 - Community Destination | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Meath County Council |
| Flowerhill and Abbeylands Regeneration CALL 2 - Frontage Improvement | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Meath County Council |
| Kilcloon Community Centre | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Rural and Community Development |
| Navan-Mid-Meath Programme - Staleen Water Treatment Plant to Windmill Hill Reservoir Trunk Watermain | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Uisce Éireann |
| Navan-Mid-Meath Programme - Duleek to Navan Trunkmain | 4. Implementation | – | Uisce Éireann |
Keep exploring
Sources: Uisce Éireann capacity registers; ESB Networks capacity heatmap; National Planning Application Database; DHLGH commencement notices; NDP construction pipeline. Registers are indicative, not connection offers.