Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAlterationsDecided 12 August 2024

Windy Gap, Hopestown Ballinea, Mullingar Co. Westmeath

Renovations to an existing house, including raising the front roof to accommodate three bedrooms.

2460062 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 1 March 2024

Reference
2460062
Authority
Westmeath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
1 March 2024
Residential units
1
Floor area
50 m²

Summary

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The development consists of internal and external renovations to the existing dwelling. This includes modifying the front entrance, changing window sizes, and raising the front roof by 570mm to create three first-floor bedrooms.

Alterationsrenovationroof extension

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Development description

Development which will consist of permission for internal and external renovations and alterations to the existing dwelling house. The proposed external alterations will consist of modification to the front entrance, change of size of the windows on the front façade, the removal of the overhanging porch and new windows and entrance door on the side garage. Permission is also sought for change of window locations and sizes on the side and rear elevations to facilitate the proposed internal room layout. Permission is also sought to remove the existing roof and raise same on the front elevation by 570mm to accommodate three bedrooms on the first floor and all associated site works

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 8 July 2025.

Notified floor area: 568.8

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

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  1. Application received1 March 2024
  2. Further information requested25 April 2024
  3. Further information received23 July 2024
  4. Decision due19 August 2024
  5. Decision issued12 August 2024
  6. Grant issued23 September 2024
  7. Permission expiry22 September 2029

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