Backlands - 33 acres, Bective Street, Kells, Co. Meath | Property for sale | Savills
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Backlands - 33 acres, Bective StreetKells, Co. Meath

  • Sole agency
  • Freehold
Land

Key features

  • 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 producing annual income (rental income available on request)

The site represents a unique opportunity to create a significant large scale residential and commercial development.

About this property

  • Known as the Backlands, the entire landholding is approx. 13.2 Ha (33 Ac). The existing office building located to the north of the lands is fully occupied and producing an annual income. The lands has a mixture of zoning objectives which include New Residential, Mixed Use and Open Space under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. The subject site is irregular in shape comprising a large greenfield development site in the heart of Kells Town. The lands are relatively flat, with defined boundaries made up of hedgerows and wooden fencing. The site benefits from three access points, two along Bective Street and the other facing onto the R147 road. Kells is one of the only towns in Ireland which sits on two national corridors, M3/N3 & N52.

Local information

  • The subject property is located on Bective Street, approximately 170 metres east of its intersection with the R941 (Barlath Road).
  • The M3 (exit 10) is located within 1.1km, providing easy access to the M50 and all main arterial routes. Kells Town has seen continued population growth over the last number of years with a strong diverse economy. It provides for an employment centre in the north of the County as well as an attractive Commuter town.

Additional information

  • The subject site has a mixture of zoning objectives, which include A2-New Residential, C1-Mixed Use and F1- Open Space under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • The ‘Backlands’ (MP 25) have been identified for residential, tourism, open space, and commercial uses. Any commercial development shall be complementary to the town centre and shall ensure permeability and connectivity with the key shopping streets in the town.