8-10 Oliver Plunkett Street, Mullingar, Co.Westmeath
Conversion of a protected structure in Mullingar into eight residential units and office space.
196144 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 4 June 2019
- Reference
- 196144
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 June 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes the refurbishment and change of use of a vacant residence, commercial unit, and coach house into eight residential units and office space. The project involves partial demolition, minor external alterations, and landscaping on a Protected Structure.
- Residential units
- 8
- Floor area
- 679 m²
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
Change of use and refurbishment of the existing vacant 430sqm residence and commercial unit and existing vacant 68sqm coach house to proposed new living accommodation consisting of 2 no. One bed and 6 no. Studio units and 181sqm office space, including partial demolition of existing rear extensions, demolition of 2 no. Existing chimneys, works to west elevation to remove extension rear access door, balcony and façade recess, minor alterations to existing fenestration, replacement of non-historic fenestration to match existing historic fenestration, proposed new fenestration and internal layout of the existing structures. The development will also involve the replacement of the existing entrance gate off downe's lane, footpaths, public open space, private open space, bin and cycle storage, landscaping and all associated site works and services. The property is a protected structure recorded in the westmeath county development plan 2014-2020, rps reference number 019-188
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viability of town centres, through consolidating development, encouraging a mix of uses and maximising the use of land.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 15 July 2021. A completion certificate was lodged on 10 October 2022.
Notified floor area: 525 m²
2 commencement notices are linked to this development.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinafid, Multyfarnham, Mullingar | Sept 2025 | €550,000 | 58 m |
| Timode, Streete, Mullingar | Mar 2025 | €145,000 | 58 m |
| Leney, Ballinalack, Mullingar | May 2025 | €385,000 | 58 m |
| Baronstown, Ballynacargy, Mullingar | May 2025 | €260,000 | 58 m |
| Mornington, Multyfarnham, Mullingar | Oct 2025 | €310,000 | 58 m |
| 19 Oliver Plunkett St, Mullingar, Plunkett St | Mar 2026 | €240,000 | 62 m |
| Apartment 1, 2 Careys Lane, Mullingar | Feb 2025 | €60,000 | 82 m |
| Apartment 1, 2 Careys Lane, Mullingar | Apr 2026 | €187,500 | 82 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 received4 June 2019
- Further information requested29 July 2019
- Further information received23 September 2019
- Decision due20 October 2019
- Decision issued16 October 2019
- Grant issued19 October 2020
- Appeal submitted7 November 2019
- Appeal decided19 October 2020
- Permission expiry18 October 2025
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