Fr. Eamonn O Brien Park, Castlelost, Rochfortbridge
Installation of floodlighting for two playing pitches and extension of an exercise track.
2360204 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 5 July 2023
- Reference
- 2360204
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 July 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves installing floodlighting to two new playing pitches currently under construction. Permission is also sought to extend the exercise and walkway track to the perimeter of the pitches, complete with exercise stations and lighting.
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Official record
Development description
Installation of flood lighting to our two, new playing pitches (currently under construction ). Permission is also sought to extend our exercise/walkway track to the perimeter of our new pitches complete with exercise stations, lighting and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for, protect and enhance the provision, attractiveness, accessibility and amenity of public open space.”
National zoning type: Active open space
Objective set by the WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Rochfortbridge (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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlelost Road, Rochfortbridge, County Westmeath | Feb 2025 | €180,000 | 333 m |
| Gortumblo, Rochfortbridge, Westmeath | Jan 2025 | €345,000 | 360 m |
| 63 Derrygreenagh Park, Rochefortbridge, County Westmeath | Jul 2025 | €280,000 | 375 m |
| 44 Derrygreenagh Park, Rochfordbridge, Westmeathnot full market price | Oct 2025 | €180,000 | 388 m |
| 8 Rath Ainin Drive, Rochfortbridgeprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €427,312 | 416 m |
| 5 Rath Ainin Drive, Rochfortbridge, Co Westmeathprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €299,559 | 429 m |
| 4 Rath Ainin Drive, Rochfortbridge, Co Westmeathprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €299,559 | 440 m |
| 3 Rath Ainin Drive, Rochfortbridgeprice excludes VAT | Oct 2025 | €299,559 | 442 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 received5 July 2023
- Further information requested24 August 2023
- Further information received26 September 2023
- Decision due23 October 2023
- Decision issued23 October 2023
- Grant issued28 November 2023
- Permission expiry27 November 2028
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