Ballinafid, Mullingar, Co.Westmeath
Construction of a 102-metre soil and stone noise screening mound along the N4 road in Ballinafid.
23126 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 31 August 2023
- Reference
- 23126
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 August 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves creating a soil and stone screening mound along the southern boundary adjacent to the N4 road to mitigate traffic noise. The mound will be approximately 102.5 metres long, 2.75 metres high, and 3 metres wide at the base.
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Official record
Development description
Development which will involve the creation of a soil and stone screening mound along the entire length of the southern boundary of my property adjacent to the n4 road and will be approximately 102.555 metres in length. The screening mound will be constructed on the house side of the existing boundary wall. It is being created so as to mitigate the impact of noise that is caused by passing traffic. The screening mound will be approximately 2.75 metres high and will be approximately 3 metres wide at the base. When planning permission is granted a certificate of registration will be applied for, to authorise the acceptance of soil and stone fill onto the property which will be used to create the screening mound
Built & sold
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knightswood, Ballinafid, Multyfarnham | Mar 2025 | €20,000 | 234 m |
| Woodland Ave, Ballinafid, Multyfarnham | Mar 2026 | €333,500 | 375 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received31 August 2023
- Further information requested24 October 2023
- Further information received21 November 2023
- Decision due18 December 2023
- Decision issued18 December 2023
- Grant issued22 January 2024
- Permission expiry21 January 2029
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