Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedNew dwellingDecided 16 June 2026

Joanstown, Rathowen, Co. Westmeath

Renovation and extension of a former dwelling to create a four-bedroom home, with a new wastewater system and entrance.

2660198 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 23 April 2026

Reference
2660198
Authority
Westmeath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
23 April 2026
Residential units
1
Floor area
182 m²

Summary

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The applicant seeks to bring a former dwelling back into habitable residential use. The project includes constructing a large extension to accommodate four bedrooms, a kitchen, dining, living, and utility areas. It also involves installing a new wastewater treatment system, closing the existing entrance to build a new one, and retaining a gravel area, light poles, and fencing.

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Development description

(i)to bring the former dwelling back to habitable residential use and to construct an extension to my dwelling to include a kitchen, dining, living, utility, hall, porch, bathroom, hot press, and 4 bedrooms, one with an en-suite and walk in wardrobe and to decommission existing septic tank & percolation area and install a new treatment system with percolation area with all ancillary site works (ii) retention permission for gravel area, 9 light poles, wall with piers and front timber fence (iii) permission to close up existing entrance and to construct a new entrance with all ancillary site works

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AddressDatePriceDistance
Joanstown, Rathowen, WestmeathMay 2025€185,000327 m

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  1. Application received23 April 2026
  2. Decision due17 June 2026
  3. Decision issued16 June 2026

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