RefusedChange of useDecided 16 May 2025

THE CROSSED KEYS BAR, AUSTIN FRIARS STREET MULLINGAR, CO. WESTMEATH

Retention and conversion of rooms to short-term accommodation, bar extensions, and partial demolitions at The Crossed Keys Bar.

2560135 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 27 March 2025

Reference: 2560135
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 27 March 2025

Summary

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This application seeks to retain three first-floor bedrooms for commercial short-term use and convert a two-storey structure from office/storage to bar and short-term accommodation. It also includes partial demolitions of temporary roofs and derelict sections, alongside a ground-floor extension to the bar to provide new toilets, snugs, and a function room.

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Official record

Development description

Development which will consist of the following
Retention of 3no. Existing first floor short term bedrooms and change of use from 3no. Private residential bedrooms to commercial short-term accommodation
Change of use of the existing two storey structure to the south of the site from existing office / storage areas to proposed bar / commercial short-term accommodation
Permission for proposed demolitions to include the removal of existing temporary roofs over the existing covered outdoor areas, removal of internal walls, snug areas, toilets and storerooms with sections of roofs over to ground floor level. Demolition of existing derelict section of first floor bedroom, sitting room kitchen and linen areas being used as storge areas
Permission for the refurbishment, remodelling and proposed new extension to the existing ground floor of the crossed keys bar area consisting of new toilet layouts, cold room store, 2no. Seated snug areas, function room, food preparation area, ancillary storage areas. New enclosed parking area and internal gated pedestrian access lane off austin friars street to new first floor short term accommodation and ground floor function room with new fire exit door on rear elevation to existing rear access lane
Permission for the refurbishment, remodelling and proposed new extension to the existing first floor with additional floorspace to existing short term accommodation consisting of 10no. New guest rooms with ensuites, ancillary storerooms and 1no. New one bed studio
Permission for proposed connections to existing on-site services together with all ancillary and associated site works. This application relates to proposed works to the crossed keys bar which is in the proximity of neighbouring protected structures (19-23 austin friars street, mullingar, westmeath niah reg. No. 15310120). The proposed works are located within an architectural conservation area (aca) and within a zone of archaeological potential

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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
11 Austin Friars St, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath	Mar 2026	€45,653	48 m
No 6 Friars House, Austin Friar Street, Mullingar	Feb 2026	€160,000	59 m
Apt 8, Friars House, Austin Friar St	Dec 2025	€141,789	59 m
2 Mc Cartain St, Mullingar, Co Westmeath	Jun 2026	€211,000	95 m
12 Austin Friars St, Mullingar, Westmeath	Mar 2026	€293,347	96 m
17 Friars Court, Mccurtain St, Mullingar	Apr 2025	€162,000	116 m
2 Bellview Terrace, Mullingar, Co Westrmeath	Mar 2025	€148,000	156 m
5 Gas Lane, Mullingar, Westmeath	Aug 2025	€185,000	182 m

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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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Application received27 March 2025
Decision due21 May 2025
Decision issued16 May 2025

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