GrantedChange of useDecided 13 October 2025

Castletown Geoghegan, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Conversion of a former Garda barracks to a house, plus building two new houses in Castletown Geoghegan.

2560123 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 23 March 2025

Reference: 2560123
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 23 March 2025
Residential units: 3
Floor area: 370 m²

Summary

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This project involves changing the use of a protected former Garda Barracks into a private dwelling, including its renovation and extension. It also includes the demolition of a domestic shed and the construction of two new houses.

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Development description

(1) change of use from existing garda barracks to proposed private dwelling house, (2) renovation and extension of existing garda barracks to accommodate a kitchen/living space on ground floor and 2no. Bedrooms on first floor, (3) renovation and reconfiguration of existing dwelling house, (4) demolition of existing domestic shed, (5) construction of 2 no. Dwelling houses, (6) connection to existing public drainage infrastructure, (7) provision of 3 no. Car parking spaces and (8) all ancillary site services. The development consists of the carrying out of works to a protected structure. (rps no. 032-011)

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Mixed UseUC

“Provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viability of town centres, through consolidating development, encouraging a mix of uses and maximising the use of land.”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

Objective set by the WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 CastletownGeoghegan (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Lake Rd, Castletown Geoghegan, Westmeathnot full market price	Mar 2026	€352,000	147 m
Woodside, Castletown Geoghan, County Westmeath	Aug 2025	€670,000	438 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received23 March 2025
Further information requested12 May 2025
Further information received16 September 2025
Decision due13 October 2025
Decision issued13 October 2025
Grant issued20 November 2025
Permission expiry19 November 2030

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