Ballymahon Road(R392), Rathcolman, Mullingar
Refurbishment and change of use of a disused farmhouse and agricultural store to self-catering holiday accommodation.
166290 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 2 December 2016
- Reference
- 166290
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 December 2016
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 157 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the refurbishment of an existing two-storey farmhouse and its extension with a single-storey addition to create overnight accommodation. The facility will be associated with the Mullingar Equestrian Centre and includes a new wastewater treatment system.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
For development of the refurbishment and change of use of a disused farmhouse and current agricultural store to self-catering holiday accommodation at ballymahon road, rathcolman, mullingar, co westmeath. The development comprises the refurbishment of an existing two storey farmhouse, associated yard and its extension by the addition of a single storey to create overnight accommodation (total gross floor area 157 sqm) associated with mullingar equestrian centre, a proposed wastewater treatment system, the use of an existing vehicular access and all associated ancillary services, landscaping and boundary treatment.
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilpatrick, Ballinea, Mullingar | Feb 2025 | €735,000 | 431 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received2 December 2016
- Decision due4 February 2017
- Decision issued31 January 2017
- Grant issued8 March 2017
- Permission expiry7 March 2022
In the area
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- Awaiting decision180 m away
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- Granted250 m away
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