Planning permission is being sought for additional shopping facilities in Ashbourne, Meath's second largest town. There is already a shopping centre in the town. Nuas Investments proposes to develop a mixture of commercial buildings including large and small retail units and office accommodation on a site in the village which runs down to the Broadmeadow River. The developers are also proposing to build a 22-bedroom guesthouse, multi-screen cinema, bowling alley and multi-storey car-park. They are also seeking permission for 204 townhouses and apartments.