Rathnamuddagh Dysart, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Retention of a former national school converted to tourist accommodation, extensions, and six glamping pods.
2460148 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 3 May 2024
- Reference
- 2460148
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 3 May 2024
Summary
AI-generatedRetention is sought for the change of use of the former Dysart National School to tourist accommodation, including its existing extensions. The application also seeks retention for six tourist glamping pods, a laundry room, and wastewater systems, alongside permission to upgrade the road entrance.
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Official record
Development description
(1) retention for change of use of the former dysart national school to tourist accommodation, (2) retention for existing extensions and alterations of the tourist accommodation building, (3) planning permission for new wastewater treatment system and percolation area to serve the tourist accommodation building, (4) retention permission for 6 number tourist glamping pods, (5) retention for existing wastewater treatment system and percolation area serving the 6 number tourist glamping pods, (6) retention for existing drying/laundry room, (7) planning permission for upgrading of existing entrance on to the public road, (8) and all ancillary site services
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School House, Dysart, Mullingar | Aug 2025 | €395,000 | 67 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 May 2024
- Application withdrawn14 June 2024
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