Charlestown, Rathcolman, Mullingar
Retention of house extensions, attic conversion, septic tank, and garage conversion to a games room.
186079 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 7 March 2018
- Reference
- 186079
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 7 March 2018
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 37.1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks retention for a 37.1 sqm side extension, a sunroom extension, a bay window extension, and an attic conversion to an office and storage. It also seeks retention for an existing septic tank and the conversion of a domestic garage into a games room, alongside alterations to previously approved plans.
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
Retention of existing extension (37.1sqm) to dwelling house to previously granted planning permission file ref. No. 15/6255. The development consists of extension to side of dwelling (east), consisting of kitchen and larder (13.4sqm), extension to sunroom on south and east elevations (5.76sqm) and extension of bay window in master bedroom (1.94sqm). Retention is also sought for attic area from storage to office, storage and w/c (increased 16sqm). Omission of extension to the east elevation containing walk in wardrobe & ensuite in master bedroom and the bay window in bedroom 2 (as previously granted). The chimney in the sunroom has also been omitted. Permission to retain existing septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works at the above address. Retention permission is also sought for change of use from domestic garage storage area to domestic garage consisting of games room with storage area. The development also consists of alterations and change of house plans of previously granted planning permission ref. No. 15/6255 at the above address.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7cloon Lara, Athlone Road, Mullingar | Jun 2026 | €400,000 | 248 m |
| 44 Cloon Lara, Mullingar, Westmeath | Aug 2025 | €353,000 | 301 m |
| 77 Coill Rua, Mullingar, Westmeath | Aug 2025 | €400,000 | 332 m |
| 19 Coill Rua, Mullingar, County Westmeath | Mar 2025 | €345,000 | 399 m |
| 11b Coill Rua, Greenpark West, Mullingar | Jan 2026 | €410,000 | 413 m |
| Charlestown, Mullingar, Westmeath | Sept 2025 | €750,000 | 497 m |
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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 received7 March 2018
- Decision due1 May 2018
- Decision issued30 April 2018
- Grant issued13 June 2018
- Permission expiry12 June 2023
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