Clonee Village

danfrancisco83

Hi

Seen this has been appealed and looks like getting the go-ahead? https://www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/311612

That's on top of 42 apartments across the road

https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/221666/0

and 73 apartments behind it

https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/RA191553/0

What are people's thoughts on this level of development? I'm a YIMBY generally, so I can't think of any reason this is not good news - should get some new retail units, maybe a decent mid-size Centra or Spar and a decent coffee shop, along with the new playground and park being built between two of the develoments.

So, all good, right?

ciaran76

A lot of apartments in a very small space. I can see parking becoming an issue. There are plenty of shops etc within walking distance so that is good for people not needing to use cars to go to the shops. Shame they never opened that pub again again as it was a unique pub.

Better to have these spaces used for housing than left empty.

danfrancisco83

The Grasshopper will be cleaning up if it's the only pub in the Village with all the new residents. I'd like to see a little auld lads only pub that doesn't serve food and doesn't let kids in, but I think maybe those days are gone :)

rolling boh

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120214278#Comment_120214278

long gone I would say sadly .

danfrancisco83

Really? Do you think it's struggling? Seems to be doing OK, quite busy for food any evening I've been in lately, although I don't go in much myself.

Edit: sorry, I took it up wrong, I thought you meant the Grasshopper would be gone. 🤦‍♂️

danfrancisco83

The entire 2 blocks (73 apartments) are being given to social housing.

danfrancisco83

Planning permission gone in for a church at the Aldi side of the Village. Planning Application Reference - 2360340