“The Gap House”, Athlone Road Moate, Co. Westmeath
Proposed development
RETENTION Permission is being sought for a change of use of existing public house function room to a restaurant. The public house in question is listed on the Protected Structure's for Westmeath on the NIAH Register (Ref:15317010). The change of use will also include internal revisions such as the introduction of male and female toilets, resizing of existing storerooms and kitchen, the introduction of a new roof to form a communal area. It is also proposed to apply for the retention of additional external signage and minor elevational revisions adjacent to the front facade of the existing building
- Applicant
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- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Decision due
- Not available
Timeline
Application received
20 Mar 2026
Decision due
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Planning history within 750 m
development which will consist of: 1. The removal of an existing changing / ancillary facilities and replacement with a new detached, single-storey changing / ancillary building to serve the existing sports facilities; 2. Decommissioning and replacement of the existing septic tank system with a new proprietary wastewater treatment system; 3. Alterations to an existing fence adjacent to sports pitches; 4. Site landscaping works, including the provision of a planter with integrated access ramp and steps; 5. Existing entrances and car parking to be maintained; and 6. All associated site works
RETENTION Permission is being sought for a change of use of existing public house function room to a restaurant. The public house in question is listed on the Protected Structure's for Westmeath (RPS No. 030-004). The change of use will also include internal revisions such as the introduction of male and female toilets, resizing of existing storerooms and kitchen, the introduction of a new roof to form a communal area. It is also proposed to apply for the retention of additional external signage and minor elevational revisions adjacent to the front facade of the existing building
to construct a four bedroom single story dwelling. The application will also include an effluent treatment unit, percolation area, new entrance and all associated site works and drainage
development which will consist of miscellaneous alterations and repairs of the existing three-storey (over basement) protected structure (RPS No: 030-036), (NIAH Ref: 15317046) including also new constructions and parking within the rear yard area; the overall works in detail will include inter alia:- (i) Alterations and conservation works to protected structure, including works to fabric, roof, railings and window/joinery repairs, (ii) The removal of existing rear mid-level bathroom and the construction from the level of the rear yard of a new three-storey fire escape incorporating, landing areas and balconies to new accommodations within the Protected Structure, which will consist of: (a) 1 No. existing street level commercial unit to be reinstated and extended into basement area, (b) 2 No.1-bedroomed apartments located individually within ground and basement levels, (c) 2 No. 2-bedroomed apartments, each to be located either side of the central stairs and internally linked between first and second floors, and (d) repair and reinstatement of central staircase. (iii) Works to within the rear yard area will include miscellaneous weather protection repairs of existing two storey stable block, construction of new three storey residential block to accommodate 2 No. 2-bedroomed apartments and 1 No 1-bedroomed apartment, construction of new two storey residential block to accommodate 1 No. 2-bedroomed apartment, re-roofing of pitched roof areas to existing buildings including insertion of miscellaneous vents and conservation rooflights, and conservation and structural repair of the miscellaneous external outbuildings and stone walls forming the rear yard area. (iv) Additional works will include installation of M&E services throughout the properties, including inter alia insertion of new surface water percolation areas, within the grounds, and site works and alterations to facilitate all necessary parking and site services. There are no works intended to within the site area containing the Recorded Monument, (the Motte) Ref. WM030-111
construction of 2no semi-detached dwelling houses with connection to public services and all associated site works
development will consist of erection of dwelling house, installation of effluent waste water treatment system and percolation system, and also for the renovation of existing derlict building on site to form shed and all ancillary works