Castlepollard Parochial School, Pakenhamhall Road, Townsparks
Demolition of a shed and construction of a new link corridor at a protected school in Castlepollard.
206019 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 7 February 2020
- Reference
- 206019
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 February 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe application involves the demolition of an existing shed and the construction of a new rear link corridor. Castlepollard Parochial School is a protected structure.
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of an existing shed and the construction of a new link corridor to rear. Castlepollard parochial school is a protected structure (ref 007-032)
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 Castlepollard (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Castlegrove, Castlepollard, Westmeath | Aug 2025 | €210,000 | 115 m |
| 20 Castlegrove, Castlepollard, Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €225,000 | 115 m |
| Green St, Castlepollard, Westmeath | Apr 2026 | €120,000 | 230 m |
| 3 Water Court, Castlepollard, Westmeath | Mar 2025 | €165,000 | 312 m |
| 2 Old Glenview, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath | May 2025 | €235,000 | 313 m |
| 4 Water Court, Castlepollard, Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €165,000 | 315 m |
| 1 Dublin Rd, Castlepollard, Westmeath | Jul 2025 | €206,000 | 331 m |
| 11 Old Glenview, Castlepollard, Glenview | Nov 2025 | €295,000 | 370 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 received7 February 2020
- Decision due2 April 2020
- Decision issued27 March 2020
- Grant issued2 July 2020
- Permission expiry1 July 2025
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