Dragon’s Den star Gavin Duffy suffers setback to build 14 residential and tourist units

Businessman and former presidential candidate, Gavin Duffy, has suffered a major setback to his plans to develop a mixture of long-term rental properties and short-stay tourist accommodation on the grounds of his country estate in Co Meath.

An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for plans by the former Dragons’ Den star and his wife, Orlaith Carmody, to construct 14 units including alterations and extensions to existing farm buildings at their home in Kilsharvan, Bellewstown, Co Meath.

The couple had claimed the proposed development was necessary to ensure the viability of the estate which includes equestrian facilities, a church and renovated mill which contains a banqueting hall.

However, An Bord Pleanála overturned the decision of Meath County Council to approve the project following a successful appeal against the local authority’s ruling by a neighbouring family.

The Duffys had proposed the renovation of three existing structures in their stable yard and the…

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