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Newcastle House, Newcastle Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath

Extension and refurbishment of a protected single-storey over basement house, including demolishing a rear extension.

2560458 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 19 September 2025

Reference
2560458
Authority
Westmeath County Council
Register status
In progress
Type
PERMISSION
Received
19 September 2025

Summary

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The project involves the demolition of an existing single-storey rear basement extension and the construction of a two-storey replacement extension. Works also include window and door alterations, layout changes, and creating a new vehicular entrance and driveway from a rear farm lane.

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Development description

Extension and refurbishment of existing single storey over raised basement dwelling which is a protected structure (rps ref. No. 003-009). Works to consist of: demolition of existing single storey rear extension at basement level and erection of two storey replacement extension, convert existing door opening at basement level on the front elevation to window opening with new painted timber sliding sash window to match existing, replacement of existing non-original front door and fan light at ground floor level, block up existing door opening at basement level on right (northeast) elevation and make good render finish, form new window opening at basement level on left (southwest) elevation with new painted timber sliding sash window to match existing, alterations to existing building layout and elevations, alterations to existing front external ‘area’ at basement level to form enlarged lightwells, enlarge existing opening in stone garden wall at the rear to provide vehicular access and form new entrance and driveway off existing rear farm access lane, provide hard and soft landscaping and all ancillary site works

Key dates

Timeline

  1. Application received19 September 2025
  2. Further information requested13 November 2025
  3. Further information received23 June 2026
  4. Decision due20 July 2026

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