Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedNew dwellingDecided 16 February 2026

Ballinalack, Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

Construction of a new house and wastewater treatment system within the curtilage of a protected structure.

2560476 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 26 September 2025

Reference
2560476
Authority
Westmeath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
26 September 2025
Residential units
1
Floor area
212 m²

Summary

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The applicant plans to construct a new dwelling with a wastewater treatment system and polishing filter. The development will share an existing entrance onto the public road and is located within the curtilage of a protected structure.

New dwellingone off houseprotected structurerural

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Development description

Development which will consist of constructing a new dwelling, wastewater treatment system & polishing filter and to share existing entrance onto public load and all associated site works. This planning application falls within the curtilage of a protected structure (reg no. 15400612)

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 Ballinalack (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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Key dates

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  1. Application received26 September 2025
  2. Further information requested20 November 2025
  3. Further information received20 January 2026
  4. Decision due16 February 2026
  5. Decision issued16 February 2026
  6. Grant issued14 April 2026
  7. Permission expiry13 April 2031

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