Main St, Multyfarnham, Co.Westmeath
Conversion of an outbuilding into two ground-floor apartments for the active elderly, with storage, office, and gym space above.
22229 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 4 May 2022
- Reference
- 22229
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 May 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks a change of use of an existing outbuilding to create two one-bedroom apartments for the active elderly on the ground floor. The first floor will be used for home storage, an office, and a gym, alongside alterations to existing openings.
- Residential units
- 2
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Change of use from existing outbuilding to 2 no. One bed apartments for the active elderly on the ground floor plan and for home storage, office and gym on first floor. Permission is also sought for the alterations to the existing openings all elevations and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viability of town centres, through encouraging a mix of uses and maximising the use of land.”
National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site
Objective set by the WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Multyfarnham (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes, Multyfarnham, Mullingar | Apr 2026 | €321,000 | 138 m |
| 7 Cois Abhainn, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath | Jan 2025 | €600,000 | 396 m |
| 6 Derravarra Abbey, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €305,000 | 398 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received4 May 2022
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