on lands adjacent to ‘The Moorings’, Ballymahon Road, Mullingar Co. Westmeath
Demolition of a cottage and construction of 18 semi-detached houses in Mullingar.
2260030 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 12 December 2022
- Reference
- 2260030
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 December 2022
- Residential units
- 18
- Floor area
- 1903.5 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development consists of the demolition of an existing vacant cottage and shed, followed by the construction of 18 two-storey, three-bedroom semi-detached houses. It also includes upgrades to vehicular and pedestrian access, landscaping, and site infrastructure.
- 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
Proposed development will consist of: (i) the demolition of the existing vacant cottage and shed on site, (ii) the construction of 18 no. 2-storey, 3-bed semi-detached dwellings, and (iii) upgrades to the current vehicular entrance and pedestrian access on site. The proposed development will also provide for all associated signage and hard and soft landscaping, including open space, footpaths and boundary treatments, and all associated site infrastructure and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development’
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Support high quality residential consolidation and sustainable intensification at appropriate locations in a manner that does not impact negatively on the amenities or character of an area.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Moorings, Mullingar, Co Westmeath | Jul 2025 | €385,000 | 80 m |
| 12 The Moorings, Ballymahon Road, Mullingar | Feb 2026 | €395,000 | 105 m |
| 10 Ardleigh Crescent, Mullingar, Westmeath | Jul 2025 | €358,000 | 169 m |
| 41 Ardleigh Cresent, Mullingar, Co Westmeath | Aug 2025 | €265,000 | 179 m |
| 22 Oaklawns, Mullingar, Westmeath | May 2026 | €335,000 | 198 m |
| 11 Ardleigh Gate, Mullingar, Westmeath | Jan 2026 | €335,000 | 221 m |
| 28 Ardleigh Park, Mullingar, Westmeath | Jun 2025 | €277,000 | 233 m |
| 26 Oaklawns, Mullingar, Co Westmeath | Jun 2025 | €265,000 | 248 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 received12 December 2022
- Further information requested13 February 2023
- Further information received26 June 2023
- Decision due23 July 2023
- Decision issued21 July 2023
- Grant issued7 September 2023
- Permission expiry6 September 2028
In the area
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