GrantedRetentionDecided 26 February 2024

The rear of 14 16 & 18 Springfield Cottages, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Retention and completion of a partly built three-storey block of 13 apartments in Mullingar.

2460005 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 3 January 2024

Reference: 2460005
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 3 January 2024

Summary

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Permission is sought to retain and complete a partly constructed three-storey apartment block containing 13 units. The works will include minor amendments to the building's layout, fenestration, and site access to ensure compliance with building regulations.

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Residential units: 13
Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

Development which will consist of the retention and completion of a partly constructed detached three-storey block of 13 apartments and ancillary site works, originally granted under register reference 17/6081. Construction has been completed to second floor and partly to wallplate level before the expiry of the above permission, and permission is now sought to complete the works. The development will include the completion of the building as granted, with minor amendments as listed below, and the completion of the site development works, with minor amendments to the parking, bicycle and road geometry and layout to ensure building and other regulatory compliance. Minor amendments to the building, necessary to demonstrate compliance for fire safety certificate and disability access certificate include amendments to both escape stairways to meet building regulations, with consequent amendments to fenestration of external elevations, amendments to some window and patio door sizes and minor internal alterations without interference with permitted unit mix or sizes

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Established ResidentialRS

“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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
3 Springfield Cottages, Mullingar, Westmeath	Jul 2025	€255,000	111 m
Apt 4, The Brosna, Friars Mill Rd	Mar 2026	€141,000	119 m
63 Ginnell Terrace, Mullingar, Westmeath	Mar 2025	€220,000	152 m
3 Bellview Grove, Mullingar, Co. Westmeathprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€339,207	156 m
10 Bellview Grove, Delvin Road, Mullingarprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€308,370	175 m
9 Bellview Grove, Mullingar, Co. Westmeathprice excludes VAT	Jan 2026	€308,370	192 m
11 Bellevue Court, Mullingar, Westmeath	Nov 2025	€265,000	197 m
71 Ginnell Terrace, Mullingar, Westmeath	May 2025	€215,000	205 m

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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 received3 January 2024
Decision due27 February 2024
Decision issued26 February 2024
Grant issued5 April 2024
Permission expiry4 April 2029

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