Ballinafid, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Alteration, extension, and refurbishment of a derelict cottage in Mullingar.
2660151 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 1 April 2026
- Reference
- 2660151
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 April 2026
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 173.5 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes the refurbishment and extension of an existing derelict single-storey dwelling. Works include the demolition of a rear annex, a westward extension with habitable attic space, a new single-storey rear annex, a new wastewater treatment system, and reconfiguration of vehicular entrances.
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Official record
Development description
The alteration, extension, and refurbishment of an existing derelict single-storey dwelling house. The development will consist of: (a) demolition of an existing rear annex; (b) extension of the existing ‘hipped-roof’ dwelling westwards and provision of habitable attic space (c) construction of a single storey rear annex having horizontal roof configuration (d) reconfiguration of the existing vehicular entrance onto the l1819 road which previously received planning permission under ref 21277 (e) installation of a new proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area (f) decommissioning of existing n4 vehicular entrance and provide roadside screening to match existing n4 mature roadside hedging (g) including general landscaping and all associated siteworks and services
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knightswood, Ballinafid, Multyfarnham | Mar 2025 | €20,000 | 233 m |
| Woodland Ave, Ballinafid, Multyfarnham | Mar 2026 | €333,500 | 374 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received1 April 2026
- Decision due26 May 2026
- Decision issued26 May 2026
- Grant issued29 June 2026
- Permission expiry28 June 2031
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