The Backlands, Bective Street, Kells, Co. Meath
Price on Application
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
- Available From:Immediately
About this property
Description
Site extending to about 13.2 Ha (33 Ac) Zoned A2-New Residential, C1-Mixed Use and F1-Open Space Well located site in the heart of Kells Town Objective to allow retail outlet village in county development plan Opportunity to deliver a large residential and commercial Development Office building BER D2 with annual rental income The Backlands, spans approximately 13.2 hectares (33 acres), presenting a distinctive opportunity for the establishment of a substantial residential and commercial complex. Adjacent to the northern boundary of the site stands an occupied office building, generating steady annual revenue (available on request). The zoning regulations encompass a blend of objectives including New Residential, Mixed Use, and Open Space as outlined in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. The terrain is predominantly level, bordered by clearly defined boundaries characterised by hedgerows and wooden fencing. Situated in the heart of Kells Town and is a sizable greenfield development site. Benefitting from three access points, the site offers convenient ingress and egress. Two entryways are situated along Bective Street, with the third entrance facing the R147 road. Kells stands out among Irish towns as it straddles two national corridors, namely the M3/N3 and N52. Location The Backlands sit off Bective Street, situated c.170m to the east of where it meets the R941 (Barlath Road). Within a proximity of 1.1 kilometers lies the M3 (exit 10), facilitating convenient connectivity to the M50 and key arterial routes( N52). Kells Town has witnessed sustained population growth in recent years, bolstered by a robust and varied economy. Serving as a hub for employment in the northern region of the Co. Meath, Kells also serves as an appealing commuter town. Meath County Development Plan 'Backlands' or MP25 as identified in the county development plan, is one of four designated master plan zones within Kells. Joint selling agents: Savills (Karl Lynch)
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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School Name | Our Lady Of Mercy Junior School | Distance | 510m | Pupils | 326 |
School Name | Kells Parochial National School | Distance | 650m | Pupils | 60 |
School Name | Drumbaragh National School | Distance | 4.2km | Pupils | 85 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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School Name | Cortown National School | Distance | 4.6km | Pupils | 106 |
School Name | Carlanstown National School | Distance | 4.8km | Pupils | 163 |
School Name | Carnaross National School | Distance | 5.9km | Pupils | 187 |
School Name | Scoil Mhuire | Distance | 7.6km | Pupils | 127 |
School Name | Kilskyre National School | Distance | 8.5km | Pupils | 88 |
School Name | Scoil Ultain Naofa | Distance | 8.6km | Pupils | 76 |
School Name | Rathmore National School | Distance | 8.7km | Pupils | 41 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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School Name | St Ciarán's Community School | Distance | 350m | Pupils | 597 |
School Name | Eureka Secondary School | Distance | 360m | Pupils | 759 |
School Name | Athboy Community School | Distance | 11.3km | Pupils | 653 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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School Name | Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn | Distance | 11.6km | Pupils | 138 |
School Name | O'Carolan College | Distance | 13.7km | Pupils | 678 |
School Name | St. Patrick's Classical School | Distance | 14.2km | Pupils | 938 |
School Name | St. Joseph's Secondary School, Navan, | Distance | 14.8km | Pupils | 712 |
School Name | Loreto Secondary School | Distance | 15.4km | Pupils | 909 |
School Name | Beaufort College | Distance | 15.6km | Pupils | 917 |
School Name | Coláiste Na Mí | Distance | 17.3km | Pupils | 873 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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Type | Bus | Distance | 350m | Stop | Kells | Route | 108 | Destination | Bailieboro | Provider | Bus Éireann |
Type | Bus | Distance | 350m | Stop | Kells | Route | 109x | Destination | Cavan | Provider | Bus Éireann |
Type | Bus | Distance | 350m | Stop | Kells | Route | 187 | Destination | Virginia | Provider | Bus Éireann |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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Type | Bus | Distance | 350m | Stop | Kells | Route | 109 | Destination | Virginia | Provider | Bus Éireann |
Type | Bus | Distance | 350m | Stop | Kells | Route | Um05 | Destination | Kells | Provider | Streamline Coaches |
Type | Bus | Distance | 350m | Stop | Kells | Route | Dk02 | Destination | Moynalty | Provider | Royal Breffni Tours Ltd |
Type | Bus | Distance | 350m | Stop | Kells | Route | 186 | Destination | Cavan | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cavan Monaghan |
Type | Bus | Distance | 350m | Stop | Kells | Route | 109 | Destination | Cavan Institute | Provider | Bus Éireann |
Type | Bus | Distance | 350m | Stop | Kells | Route | 177 | Destination | Ardee | Provider | Tfi Local Link Louth Meath Fingal |
Type | Bus | Distance | 350m | Stop | Kells | Route | 109 | Destination | Kells | Provider | Bus Éireann |
BER Details
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- 25/09/2025Entered
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Daft ID: 519377610
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Hugh Morris
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