Green light for 379 homes in Trim

Meath County Council has given the green light for 379 homes on a 20 hectares site in Trim.

Matanza Ltd has been granted planning permission subject to conditions for the development at Maudlin, Friarspark 2nd Division and Iffernock, Trim.

The application site extends to 20.48ha and is bounded to the north by the Castle Close/Friars Park/AbbeyView residential areas, to the east by the Knightsbrook Manor residential area, to the west by Effernock Manor residential area and open fields, and to the south by the Knightsbrook Hotel/Leisure Resort and Golf Course.

Towards the northern part of the site is Friarspark House which the application site envelopes. The development consists of a mix of terraced, semi-detached and detached two-storey houses as well as 15 apartments, a medical centre and a creche.

Access is proposed via  the residential estate road through Effernock Manor. 

A total of 30 submissions were made by concerned residents in the area after the plans were lodged.