Main Street, Moate, Co.Westmeath
Change of use of part of a former bank on Main Street, Moate to a dental practice.
2360461 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 21 December 2023
- Reference
- 2360461
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to change the use of part of an existing commercial unit from banking to a dental practice. It includes altering an external window on the west elevation for a fire exit, adding signage, and connecting to public services at this protected structure.
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
Change of use of part of existing commercial unit from banking to dental practice, including alteration of external window on west elevation for use as a fire exit, all associated signage, associated site works and connection to public services ... This building has been included in the list of protected structures (protected structure ref. B82)
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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 Moate (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
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 9 August 2024.
Notified floor area: 131 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Allens Bar, Main St, Moate | May 2026 | €300,000 | 132 m |
| 15 Convent Court, Church St, Moate | Jul 2026 | €175,000 | 185 m |
| The Village, Mount Temple, Moateprice excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €754,229 | 219 m |
| 15 Gort An Locha, Moatenot full market price · price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €290,436 | 219 m |
| Carn Park, Mount Temple, Moate | May 2025 | €235,000 | 219 m |
| 1 Gort An Locha, Moatenot full market price · price excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €290,436 | 219 m |
| 35 Gort An Locha, Moatenot full market price · price excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €290,436 | 219 m |
| 5 Carraig Oir, Turnpike Coner, Moate | Apr 2025 | €165,000 | 219 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 received21 December 2023
- Decision due23 February 2024
- Decision issued22 February 2024
- Grant issued5 April 2024
- Permission expiry4 April 2029
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