Cappanrush, Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath
Conversion of a garage into a communal dwelling unit for people with disabilities in Kilbeggan.
2560485 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 3 October 2025
- Reference
- 2560485
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 October 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves converting an existing garage into a double-occupancy communal dwelling unit with living, dining, and bathroom facilities. It will be located on the lower ground floor of an existing residential care unit and has a floor area of 118.80 sqm. Retention permission is also sought for an existing wastewater treatment system.
- Floor area
- 119 m²
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Official record
Development description
- The conversion of the existing garage into a double-occupancy communal dwelling unit. Works include internal alterations to provide living, dining, and bathroom facilities for persons with intellectual or physical disabilities, along with modifications to external elevations and all associated site works. The proposed unit will have a gross floor area of 118.80 sqm and will be located on the lower ground floor of the existing main residential care unit
- Retention permission for an already installed wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter, including all associated site works
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 October 2025
- Decision due27 November 2025
- Decision issued27 November 2025
- Grant issued6 January 2026
- Permission expiry5 January 2031
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