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Mullingar Road, Tyrrellspass, Co Westmeath

Development of two new juvenile sports pitches and extension of a walking track, plus retention of existing sports facilities.

2660042 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 12 February 2026

Reference
2660042
Authority
Westmeath County Council
Register status
In progress
Type
PERMISSION
Received
12 February 2026

Summary

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The application in Tyrrellspass seeks permission to construct an astro turf juvenile sports pitch and a second juvenile sports pitch, alongside extending an existing walking track. It also seeks retention permission for an existing sports pitch, a gravel walking track, and 40 walking lights.

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Development description

Construction of an astro turf juvenile sports pitch (100m x43.5m) to the northwest of the existing site and for a juvenile sports pitch (82.7m x 46.6m) the southwest of the site. Permission is also sought to extend the existing walking track to the northeast of the site, measuring 195m in length and an average of 3m wide and all associated site works. Retention permission is sought for the existing sports pitch of that previously granted under ref. No. 206180 (90-degree orientation). Retention permission is sought for the existing gravel walking track (an average of 3m wide), measuring 1243m in length. Retention permission is also sought for the existing 40 no. Walking lights, adjacent to the walking track and all associated site works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Sporting RecreationalOS
“Provide for, protect and enhance the provision, attractiveness, accessibility and amenity of public open space.”

National zoning type: Active open space

Objective set by the WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Tyrrellspass (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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within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Mayfield, Tyrrellspass, WestmeathJul 2025€151,411273 m

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Key dates

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  1. Application received12 February 2026
  2. Further information requested7 April 2026

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