18 Chestnut Drive, Mullingar, Co.Westmeath
Construction of a single-storey side extension to an existing house.
176363 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 21 December 2017
- Reference
- 176363
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 December 2017
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 19 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves building a single-storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling. The new space will accommodate a bedroom with an en-suite and a utility room, and the existing stone finish at the front will be plastered over.
- Storey
- 1
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
Construction of a single storey extension to the side of existing dwelling house which consists of a bedroom with en-suite and a utility and to plaster over existing stone finish at the front with all ancillary site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Support high quality residential consolidation and sustainable intensification at appropriate locations in a manner that does not impact negatively on the amenities or character of an area.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the MLAP 2014-2021 (2014–2025). 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Oakcrest, Ballinderry, Mullingar | Aug 2025 | €270,000 | 102 m |
| 57 Chestnut Dr, Mullingar, Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €295,000 | 116 m |
| 32 Oakcrest, Mullingar, Co.westmeath | Jan 2025 | €265,000 | 122 m |
| 77 Chestnut Dr, Mullingar, Westmeath | Jul 2025 | €235,000 | 136 m |
| 39 Oakcrest, Mullingar, Westmeath | Feb 2026 | €347,000 | 143 m |
| 47 Chestnut Dr, Mullingar, Westmeathnot full market price | Jun 2025 | €80,000 | 148 m |
| 54 Newtown Lawns, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath | Aug 2025 | €360,000 | 153 m |
| 11 Newtown Lawns, Mullingar, Westmeath | Oct 2025 | €330,000 | 216 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 received21 December 2017
- Further information requested21 February 2018
- Further information received12 March 2018
- Decision due8 April 2018
- Decision issued3 April 2018
- Grant issued8 May 2018
- Permission expiry7 May 2023
In the area
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176207WestmeathLodged 28 Jul 2017Extension
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206329WestmeathLodged 25 Nov 2020Retention
- Granted110 m away
Permission to retain a lean-to pergola (39.7 sq m), and a cabin (11.7 sq m) consisting of extra toilet…
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2460268WestmeathLodged 26 Jul 2024Retention
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2266WestmeathLodged 15 Feb 2022Extension
- Granted120 m away
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