Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedCommercialDecided 16 August 2023

Ballinalack, Mullingar, Co.Westmeath

Installation of rooftop solar panels, a commercial extension, and retention of shop alterations in Ballinalack.

22548 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 21 November 2022

Reference
22548
Authority
Westmeath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
21 November 2022

Summary

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Permission is sought for 1,131 sqm of rooftop PV panels, a rear and side extension for toilets and a fire escape, and road marking upgrades. Retention is also sought for alterations to a shop/dining area, an outdoor seating area with a canopy, and a rear storage unit.

Commercialsolarretailretentionextension
Floor area
62 m²

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Official record

Development description

For the installation of pv panels on the total roof area (1131sqm) of the existing building and the upgrading of road markings on the site. Permission is also sought for an extension to the rear (southwest) and side (northwest) (62.3sqm) to contain ladies toilets, accessible toilet and a fire escape corridor. Retention permission is sought for alteration to existing shop/dining area extension (from 574sqm to 430.2 sqm) (from that previously granted under ref. No. 18/6378) and retention of outdoor seating area and canopy to the northwest elevation (75.4sqm). Alteration of 2 no. Existing entrance doors to the northeast elevation from that previously granted under ref. No. 18/6378, signage on the existing building, external menu display unit as constructed on site, the existing storage unit to the rear of the existing shop (178.6sqm) and all associated site works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Mixed UseUC
“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 WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Ballinalack (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Key dates

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  1. Application received21 November 2022
  2. Further information requested23 January 2023
  3. Further information received20 July 2023
  4. Decision due16 August 2023
  5. Decision issued16 August 2023
  6. Grant issued25 September 2023
  7. Permission expiry24 September 2028

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