Newcastle House, Newcastle Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
Proposed development
Extension and refurbishment of existing single storey over raised basement dwelling which is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 003-009). Works to consist of: demolition of existing single storey rear extension at basement level and erection of two storey replacement extension, convert existing door opening at basement level on the front elevation to window opening with new painted timber sliding sash window to match existing, replacement of existing non-original front door and fan light at ground floor level, block up existing door opening at basement level on right (Northeast) elevation and make good render finish, form new window opening at basement level on left (Southwest) elevation with new painted timber sliding sash window to match existing, alterations to existing building layout and elevations, alterations to existing front external ‘area’ at basement level to form enlarged lightwells, enlarge existing opening in stone garden wall at the rear to provide vehicular access and form new entrance and driveway off existing rear farm access lane, provide hard and soft landscaping and all ancillary site works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Decision due
- 13 Sept 2026
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 40.2 m²
Timeline
Application received
19 Sept 2025
Council asked for further information
13 Nov 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
23 Jun 2026
Decision due
13 Sept 2026
Decision: conditional
11 Sept 2026
Grant issued
13 Oct 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
Ten year planning permission for a Wind Farm Development with a 30 year operational life (from date of commissioning of the entire wind farm) and all associated works. The proposed Development will consist of (a) up to 13 No. Wind Turbines with a tip height of up to 175 metres and all associated foundations and hardstanding areas (b) 1 No. on-site electrical substation (c) 1 No. temporary construction compound (d) all associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the turbines to the proposed on-site substation (e) provision of new site access roads, upgrading of existing access tracks and associated drainage (f) excavation of 1 No. borrow pit (g) construction of a link road between the R395 and R396 Regional Roads to facilitate turbine delivery (h) junction improvement works to facilitate turbine delivery, including providing hardsurfacing at the N4 in the vicinity of its junction with the L1927 Local road in the townland of Joanstown and the widening of the L1927 and L5828 junction in the townland of Boherquill and (i) all associated site development works (including tree felling). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) / Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development
The proposed wind farm development will consist of (a) up to 13 No. wind turbines with a tip height of up to 175 metres and all associated foundations and hardstanding areas (b) 1 no on-site electrical substation, (c) 1 no. temporary construction compound, (d) all associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the turbines to the proposed on-site substation, (e) provision of new site access roads, upgrading of existing access tracks and associated drainage, (f) excavation of 1 no. borrow pit (g) construction of a link road between the R395 and R396 Regional roads to facilitate turbine delivery, including surfacing at the junction of the N4 and L1927 roads in the townland of Joanstown and widening of the L1927 and L5828 Junction in the townland of Boherquill and (i) all associated site development works(including tree felling) An Environmental Impact Statement Report (EIAR)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and a Natural Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development.