Harbour Road, Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath
Alterations to a building in Kilbeggan, including a new arched entrance, roof re-cladding, and sanctuary extension.
176235 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 24 August 2017
- Reference
- 176235
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 August 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves removing an existing porch to construct a new double-height arched entrance, re-cladding roofs with metal and PVC membranes, and extending the internal sanctuary footprint alongside accessibility upgrades.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- Remove existing 18m2 single storey entrance porch and construct a new 24.5m2 part double height arched entrance. Remove some lower level roof sections and mansard roof and re-clad remaining visible roofs with a metal cladding with standing seam. The remaining high level inner roof areas (which are not visible), to be clad in a pvc membrane. Replace clear storey windows
- Internally construct new flank walls at the sanctuary and extend the footprint of the sanctuary. Dryline the internal face of the external walls, adjust layout of fixtures and fittings and provide new accessible toilet
- All associated works including landscaping and adjustment to drainage
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Protect, provide and improve community, civic and educational facilities and to preserve the open character of institutional lands and the setting of heritage buildings contained within such lands.”
Objective set by the WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Kilbeggan (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Road, Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 120 m |
| Upper Main St, Kilbeggan, Main St | Aug 2025 | €235,000 | 314 m |
| 6 Abbeybrook Court, Kilbeggan, Westmeath | Jan 2026 | €312,000 | 322 m |
| 2 Walnut Grove, The Square, Kilbeggan | May 2026 | €125,000 | 333 m |
| 3 Market Sq, Kilbeggan, Westmeath | Feb 2026 | €320,000 | 336 m |
| 2 Walnut Lane, Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath | Jan 2025 | €275,100 | 339 m |
| 13 Abbeybrook Gardens, Kilbeggan, County Westmeath | Aug 2025 | €255,000 | 388 m |
| 12 Abbeybrook Gdns, Kilbeggan, Westmeath | Jan 2025 | €130,000 | 389 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 received24 August 2017
- Decision due18 October 2017
- Decision issued13 October 2017
- Grant issued28 November 2017
- Permission expiry27 November 2022
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