THE Crossed Keys Bar, Austin Friar 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. Permission for the partial demolition, refurbishment and proposed 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, 2No. Internal stairs, access corridors and ancillary storage areas. New 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 and including the removal of existing temporary roofs over the existing covered outdoor areas, change of use of existing store to function room bar and store and covered parking area, remedial works to an existing boundary wall within the curtilage of a protected structure (19-23 Austin Friars Street, Mullingar, Westmeath NIAH Reg. No. 15310120). Permission for the partial demolition, refurbishment and proposed extension of existing first floor with additional floor space to existing short term accommodation consisting of 6No. new guest rooms with ensuites, ancillary storerooms, 1No. new one bed studio and change of use of existing office/accounts room to a new managers bedroom, access corridors, guest outdoor area. Permission for the removal of the existing painted shopfront and its replacement with a new traditional-style timber shopfront with revised window and door openings, traditional timber pilasters, fascia and stall risers, together with new signage, external lighting, finishes and associated works. 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 a within a zone of Archaeological potential.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Decision due
- 23 Jun 2026
Timeline
Application received
29 Apr 2026
Decision due
23 Jun 2026
Decision: conditional
23 Jun 2026
Grant issued
28 Jul 2026
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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