Boherquill, Lismacaffrey, Co. Westmeath
Conversion of a garage to residential use and construction of a rear extension in Lismacaffrey.
2560473 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 25 September 2025
- Reference
- 2560473
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 September 2025
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 61.5 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to convert an existing 41.4 sqm garage into residential space and build a 20.1 sqm single-storey rear extension to connect it to the main house. Retention permission is also sought for an existing 19 sqm storage shed.
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
Development which will consist of permission for the change of use and conversion of the existing garage (41.4 sq m) for residential use. The proposed conversion will consist of storage, snug area, utility room and wc. Permission is also sought to construct a one-storey extension (20.1 sq m) to the rear (west) of the existing dwelling to join the dwelling and the proposed converted garage, and all associated site works at the above address. Retention permission is also sought for the existing storage shed (19 sq m) located in the west corner of the site, to the rear of the existing garage
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 September 2025
- Decision due19 November 2025
- Decision issued19 November 2025
- Grant issued5 January 2026
- Permission expiry4 January 2031
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