Newdown, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Construction of a generator compound with three generator units, transformers, an ESB room, and fencing in Mullingar.
2560063 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 25 February 2025
- Reference
- 2560063
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 February 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will consist of a new generator compound at Newdown, Mullingar. It includes the installation of three generator units with associated transformers, concrete plinths, a 45 square metre ESB room, fencing, and all necessary ancillary site works.
- Floor area
- 45 m²
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Official record
Development description
Development which will consist of the construction of a generator compound, including the installation of three generator units with associated transformers, concrete plinths, an esb room (45 sq. M), and fencing, along with associated infrastructure and all necessary ancillary site works
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downs, Mullingar, Westmeath | Aug 2025 | €300,000 | 480 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 February 2025
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