RefusedChange of useDecided 27 November 2025

Saint Kevins Bishop's Gate Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Change of use of a protected structure in Mullingar to self-catering tourist accommodation.

2560484 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 3 October 2025

Reference: 2560484
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 3 October 2025
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 241.5 m²

Summary

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Permission is sought to convert St. Kevins from residential/office use to a bed and breakfast with eight ensuite bedrooms. The application includes retention of window replacements, fire escape doors, internal structural alterations, and restoration of the original front render on the protected structure.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for change of use from residential / office development to self-catering tourist accommodation (bed & breakfast). The development will consist of: 8 no. Ensuite bedrooms over two floors, kitchen / dining area, living area and office space/storage area. Permission is also sought for a fire escape stair on the southwest elevation and all associated site works with the proposed development. Retention permission is sought for fire escape doors to the side (southwest) elevation and closing of door opening to the side (northeast) elevation and replacement of timber sash windows with replacement timber sash windows to the front and side of the main building and replacement of timber sash windows with upvc sash style windows to the rear of the building and addition of 2 rooflights to northeast (side) elevation. Retention permission is also sought for the removal of pebbledash and reinstatement of the original rendered finish to the front (northwest) elevation, replacement of roof tiles and rainwater goods, alterations made to the internal structure and all associated site works the development consists of carrying out works to a protected structure, (st. Kevins house -rps 019-170).

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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apartment 1, 2 Careys Lane, Mullingar	Apr 2026	€187,500	56 m
Apartment 1, 2 Careys Lane, Mullingar	Feb 2025	€60,000	56 m
2 Central Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath	May 2026	€360,000	82 m
10 Central Park, Bishopgate St, Westmeath	Jan 2026	€400,000	110 m
Leney, Ballinalack, Mullingar	May 2025	€385,000	118 m
Baronstown, Ballynacargy, Mullingar	May 2025	€260,000	118 m
Mornington, Multyfarnham, Mullingar	Oct 2025	€310,000	118 m
Ballinafid, Multyfarnham, Mullingar	Sept 2025	€550,000	118 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 received3 October 2025
Decision due27 November 2025
Decision issued27 November 2025

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