Churchside, Raharney, Co. Westmeath
Conversion of a house into parish space, including demolition and a new extension.
206129 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 29 May 2020
- Reference
- 206129
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 May 2020
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to convert a two-storey dwelling into parish space. The works include demolishing existing single-storey extensions, building a new single-storey rear extension, and carrying out refurbishment works within the curtilage of a protected structure.
- Storeys
- 2
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 conversion of an existing two-storey dwelling into parish space. The construction works will comprise the demolition of existing single-storey extensions to the side and rear of the existing house; construction of a new single storey extension to the rear of the existing house; alterations and refurbishment of the existing house; installation of a new septic tank & percolation area and all associated site works in churchside, raharney. The proposed development is located within the curtilage of a protected structure - st, brigid's chapel, ref. No. 020-028.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for self-sustaining development which seeks to support and improve the rural fabric of the settlement and its surrounding area.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Raharney (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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raharney, Mullingar, Westmeath | Sept 2025 | €197,000 | 149 m |
| Joristown, Raharney, Westmeath | Jul 2025 | €315,000 | 461 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 received29 May 2020
- Decision due23 July 2020
- Decision issued22 July 2020
- Grant issued2 September 2020
- Permission expiry1 September 2025
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