Ballinafid, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Proposed development
The alteration, extension, and refurbishment of an existing derelict single-storey dwelling house. The development will consist of: (a) Demolition of an existing rear annex; (b) Extension of the existing ‘Hipped-roof’ dwelling westwards and provision of habitable attic space (c) Construction of a single storey rear annex having horizontal roof configuration (d) Reconfiguration of the existing vehicular entrance onto the L1819 road which previously received planning permission under Ref 21277 (e) Installation of a new proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area (f) Decommissioning of existing N4 vehicular entrance and provide roadside screening to match existing N4 mature roadside hedging (g) Including general landscaping and all associated siteworks and services
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Decision due
- 26 May 2026
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 173.5 m²
Timeline
Application received
1 Apr 2026
Decision due
26 May 2026
Decision: conditional
26 May 2026
Grant issued
29 Jun 2026
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development which will consist of permission for the construction of a new dwelling (181.71 sq m) and domestic garage (40 sq m). Permission is also sought for the installation of a wastewater treatment system and percolation area, and permission to upgrade the existing agricultural entrance to a domestic entrance and all associated site works
to alter, refurbish and extend the property at Eircode N91 HP90 (Ballinafid, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath). The work to be undertaken will include: the installation of a new wastewater treatment system and associated site works; and the demolition of the existing flat roofed extension, and certain walls to the rear and sides of the current structure to accommodate the addition of new extensions to the rear and sides of the current structure. The entire development will be constructed in accordance with current planning requirements and modern building standards. Construction will be masonry or other Modern Method of Construction
demolition of existing side (northeast & southwest) and rear (southeast) extensions. Permission is sought to construct a replacement porch to the southwest elevation, extension to the side (northeast) and rear (southeast) consisting of 3 bedrooms, utility, kitchen, living and dining area. Permission is also sought to decommission the existing septic tank and percolation area and install a septic tank & percolation area and all associated site works at the above address
development which will involve the creation of a soil and stone screening mound along the entire length of the southern boundary of my property adjacent to the N4 road and will be approximately 102.555 metres in length. The screening mound will be constructed on the house side of the existing boundary wall. It is being created so as to mitigate the impact of noise that is caused by passing traffic. The screening mound will be approximately 2.75 metres high and will be approximately 3 metres wide at the base. When planning permission is granted a Certificate of Registration will be applied for, to authorise the acceptance of soil and stone fill onto the property which will be used to create the screening mound
The development will involve the creation of a soil and stone screening mound along the southern boundary of my property adjacent to the N4 road. The screening mound which will run for the entire length of the boundary is being created so as to mitigate the impact of the noise that is caused by passing traffic. The screening mound will be approximately 2.75 metres high and will be approximately 3 metres wide at the base.
Permission for a change of use from school to an Autism pre-school to include canteen, hall, lobby and 2 w.c's and to decommission existing septic tank and install a treatment system with percolation area with all ancillary site works. Planning permission is within the curtilage of a protected structure No 15401204.