Former Dysart National School, Rathnamuddagh Td Dysart, Co. Westmeath
Conversion and retention of a former national school into a single dwelling with a new wastewater system in Dysart.
2460300 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 28 August 2024
- Reference
- 2460300
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 28 August 2024
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 61 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission and retention for changing the use of the former Dysart National School into a single dwelling. It includes retaining previously extended elements from refurbishment works, installing a new waste treatment system, and improving vehicular access.
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Official record
Development description
Development and retention of works for the proposed change of use from a former national school to use as a single dwelling at the former dysart national school. The proposed development includes the necessary retention development of previously extended elements as part of refurbishment works undertaken to date. The proposals also comprise a new waste treatment system and percolation area, the use of pre-existing services for water supply and vehicular access improved and all ancillary associated site works
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 | 32 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 received28 August 2024
- Further information requested22 October 2024
- Further information received31 October 2024
- Decision due27 November 2024
- Decision issued26 November 2024
- Grant issued7 January 2025
- Permission expiry6 January 2030
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