THE CROSSED KEYS BAR, AUSTIN FRIARS STREET MULLINGAR, CO. WESTMEATH
Proposed development
Development which will consist of the following: • Retention of 3No. existing first floor short term bedrooms and change of use from 3No. private residential bedrooms to commercial short-term accommodation. • Change of use of the existing two storey structure to the south of the site from existing office / storage areas to proposed bar / commercial short-term accommodation. • Permission for proposed demolitions to include the removal of existing temporary roofs over the existing covered outdoor areas, removal of internal walls, snug areas, toilets and storerooms with sections of roofs over to ground floor level. Demolition of existing derelict section of first floor bedroom, sitting room kitchen and linen areas being used as storge areas. • Permission for the refurbishment, remodelling and proposed new extension to the existing ground floor of The Crossed Keys Bar area consisting of new toilet layouts, cold room store, 2no. seated snug areas, function room, food preparation area, ancillary storage areas. New enclosed parking area and internal gated pedestrian access lane off Austin Friars Street to new first floor short term Accommodation and ground floor function room with new fire exit door on rear elevation to existing rear access lane. • Permission for the refurbishment, remodelling and proposed new extension to the existing first floor with additional floorspace to existing short term accommodation consisting of 10No. new guest rooms with ensuites, ancillary storerooms and 1No. new one bed studio. • Permission for proposed connections to existing on-site services together with all ancillary and associated site works. This application relates to proposed works to the Crossed Keys Bar which is in the proximity of neighbouring protected structures (19-23 Austin Friars Street, Mullingar, Westmeath NIAH Reg. No. 15310120). The proposed works are located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and within a zone of Archaeological potential.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Decision due
- 21 May 2025
Timeline
Application received
27 Mar 2025
Decision due
21 May 2025
Decision: refused
16 May 2025
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Planning history within 750 m
conversion of the existing garage area to habitable accommodation, together with the construction of a new two-storey extension to the north-eastern side of the existing dwelling. The proposed development will provide additional accommodation and will form an integral part of the existing single dwellinghouse, incorporating direct internal access to the main dwelling, together with all associated site development and ancillary works
retention permission to retain my existing garage at the rear of my dwelling house to include on ground floor, garage area with stairs and on first floor storage area, w.c., landing and two presses with 2 velux windows
development which will consist of the following: (1) Change of use of the site from its former mixed use as a nightclub, offices and retail with associated storage to a proposed mixed-use development comprising a building ranging in height from four to five storeys, consisting of 2 retail units accessed off Castle Street, 1 commercial unit and 27 apartments (including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units) accessed off Spoutwell Lane, including a shared entrance lobby serving both the apartments and commercial unit, associated private open spaces for the apartments, bicycle storage, bin storage, stair and lift cores, internal courtyard, landscaping, drainage, utility services, roof-mounted photovoltaic panels and all associated site development works. (2) Demolition of all remaining derelict structures on the site, including the front wall facing Castle Street and rear two-storey structure accessed off Spoutwell Lane The site is adjacent to the curtilage of protected structures references RPS 019-128 (NIAH 15310135) and RPS 019-127 (NIAH 15310134)
development which will consist of the demolition of the remaining derelict structures on the site and the construction of a mixed-use development ranging in height from four to five storeys comprising 27 apartments (including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units) with associated private open spaces, two ground floor retail units accessed from Castle Street, one ground floor commercial unit, a shared entrance lobby serving the apartments and commercial unit, accessed from Spoutwell Lane, bicycle storage, bin storage, stair and lift cores, internal courtyard, landscaping, drainage, utility services, roof-mounted photovoltaic panels and all associated site development works
Change of use of property The property has been vacant and has not formed part of the long-term residential rental market. As such, the proposed use will have a minimal impact on the availability of long-term housing in the area. The accommodation is intended primarily for short-term occupancy by doctors, interns, and other healthcare professionals undertaking temporary placements at the local hospital. This will provide flexible accommodation to support healthcare staff. In addition, the property is currently undergoing, and will continue to undergo, phased renovation and improvement works. Ongoing renovations make the property unsuitable for a conventional long-term tenancy at this time
the Installation of a new mezzanine floor including internal stairs within the existing warehouse/light industrial unit, demolition of suspended ceiling, minor modifications to the elevations to include a new customer entrance, external signage, increasing the height of 2 no. existing glazed doors and replacing with roller shutter doors, a new fire door, removal of 6 no. posts and all necessary enabling works