Council seeks review of Meath housing plan

MEATH’S county manager yesterday confirmed he is seeking a judicial review of a decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for a development of over 400 homes in Navan, as it included a requirement for 20% of the units to be made available for social and affordable housing.

In 2004, the council refused to grant permission to Taggart Homes Ireland Limited for 425 residential units at Johnstown.

At the time, the council said the development would be premature “to the upgrade of sewage facilities in the area”.