Balgarrett, Rathconrath, Co. Westmeath
Proposed development
Permission which is sought for the construction of two agricultural sheds (300 sqm) & (125 sqm), located approximately 110m from the existing dwellings to the west of the site and approximately 200m from the existing ringfort. Permission is also sought for the widening of the existing vehicular entrance onto the adjoining public road to the north of the site, together with all associated site development works at the above address. This planning application falls within the curtilage of a Recorded Monument WM018-060 and WH018-060001.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Decision due
- 26 Aug 2026
Timeline
Application received
30 Mar 2026
Council asked for further information
22 May 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
30 Jul 2026
Decision due
26 Aug 2026
Decision: conditional
26 Aug 2026
Grant issued
29 Sept 2026
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Similar applications refused nearby
Since 2019 the council has refused these applications for the same kind of development (agricultural building) within 300 m, and they weren't overturned on appeal. They're useful planning history for your letter, and we'll suggest them when you object.
Planning history within 750 m
a change to design of dwelling house plan from that previously granted under Planning Application Reference 23/60129
planning permission to construct an agricultural shed to include a machinery storage area, feed storage area and 4 number pens and an ancillary concrete area with all ancillary site works
proposed construction of a dormer style dwelling, detached residential garage, boundary fence & proposed entrance, conventional septic tank & percolation area as per submitted drawings inclusive of all ancillary site works
Proposed construction of a bungalow type dwelling, Detached residential garage, concrete blockwork wall to front with nap plaster finish, proprietary treatment system and percolation area as per submitted drawings and all ancillary site works
to extend our existing dwelling house at the side to include a kitchen and dining area and to demolish existing shed and to construct a new garage and to decommission existing septic tank and install a treatment system with percolation area with all ancillary site works