Westmeath Village at Centre of €1bn Data Centre Dispute Slated for Housing
Wednesday 1 July 2026
A Westmeath village currently central to a €1bn data centre planning dispute is reportedly in line for a new multi-million euro housing development.
A Westmeath village currently central to a €1bn data centre planning dispute is in line for a multi-million euro housing development.
According to a report by the Irish Independent, the locality is earmarked for a new residential scheme. The area has already been the focus of planning discussions due to a separate dispute involving a proposed €1bn data centre.
No further details regarding the specific housing plans, the developers involved, or the precise location of the Westmeath village have been released in the source report. The progression of the housing development will be subject to the standard planning application process in the county.