The Register of Planning Applications · Éire

Sunday 30 August 2026

← Back to search

197044

CONDITIONAL

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

Extension of existing recreational building to provide additional dressing rooms and shower areas and all associated site works

View the full application file on the council's planning portal →

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    27 Feb 2019

  2. Further information requested

    15 Apr 2019

  3. Further information received

    21 Jun 2019

  4. Decision due

    18 Jul 2019

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    18 Jul 2019

  6. Grant issued

    3 Sept 2019

Application Details

Location
Portlick , Glasson , Co Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
27 February 2019
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
18 July 2019
Grant Date
3 September 2019
Permission Expires
2 September 2024

Location

Loading map...

Planning Applications Nearby

What the council has granted and refused around this site is the best guide to how a similar application will fare.

268m
2560266CONDITIONAL29 May 2025

Portlick Castle is a protected structure listed under Westmeath County Council RPS 022-026 (Tower House and Castle) and 022-027 (outbuildings and coach house) and recorded under NIAH Reg No. 15402212 (Castle). Portlick Castle is also a Recorder Monument with SMR No. WM022-045. Permission is sought for a formal change of use of the previously converted private residence into a Guest House/Function Venue, with 12 number existing bedrooms with en-suites within the castle and coach house, commercial kitchen, dining room, breakfast room, bar and lounge, toilets, stores and associated site works. Retention Permission is sought for the following works undertaken since 2020: (i) completed replacement to the Tower Roof at increased roof pitch with Blue Bangor slate covering and new dormer to back elevation as access to viewing balcony behind parapet and roof lights to front elevation replicating positions on removed roof (ii) repair of existing timber windows, replacement of decayed timber window and door heads with concrete lintels (iii) removal of existing rotten and damaged timber windows with timber framed replacements (iv) removal of cement based render to middle section of front elevation and reinstatement of hood mouldings based on historic photos to same, removal of cement based pointing to external stone elevations and replacement with lime based mortar, repairs to various damaged stone window cills, heads and reveals, stone waterspouts and other associated damaged stone wall elements, (v) removal of internal wall dry lining systems exposing original stone masonry and replacement of lime plaster in some areas, (vi) part sub division of upper levels (with en-suites) (vii) exposure and re-pointing of bare rubble walls, partial completion of new internal stud walls, and floors to upper levels(viii) replacement of concrete floors at ground level and in the ‘Great Hall’ at first floor with limecrete floors and underfloor heating, (ix) opening up works throughout the structure and removal of damaged and decayed internal drylining, joinery including skirting boards, door frames and doors, architraves, dado rails and picture rails, repairs to all internal timber floors, walls and ceilings, (x) alterations to the non-historic rear and side extensions including removal of blockwork castellations, fitting of new windows in existing openings, and creation of new window openings (xi) alterations to the coach house involving removal of sand cement render, window and do

Portlick Castle , Portlick , Glasson Co. Westmeath

268m
2560043N/A13 Feb 2025

Retention Permission for completed essential repair works to the Tower Roof consisting of the removal of non-historic fibre cement roof slates and replacement with Blue Bangor slate covering on repaired and replaced roof timbers at slightly increased roof pitch complete with new dormer roof design on back elevation (Northwest facing) including door and side light access to parapet area, replacement of existing dormer windows and roof gutter system, removal of cement based plaster to front elevation (south east facing) and mortar pointing to all other external stone elevations of existing external walls and replacement with Lime based mortar including repairs to various damaged stone window cills, heads and reveals, stone waterspouts and other associated damaged stone wall elements, removal of all internal concrete floors (at ground floor level and first floor level in Great Hall) and replacement with Limecrete floors and underfloor heating systems. Also, retention permission for repair and replacement of existing timber windows and refurb of others with new and repaired timber casement openings and glass together with repairs to decayed timber window and door heads with concrete lintels, the removal of damaged and rotten internal wall dry lining systems and replacement of same with limecrete plaster finish to repaired walls, replacement of damaged and decayed internal joinery including skirting boards, door frames and doors, architraves, dado rails and picture rails, repairs to all internal timber floors, walls and ceilings together with all associated site works. The facility has an existing functioning waste water treatment system (WWTS) and percolation area and a potable water supply from an existing well. Planning permission is also sought for revised internal room layouts for all 8 bedrooms including essential repairs and revised en-suite bathrooms and toilets off each bedroom, revised commercial kitchen layout and function rooms. The Castle is to be used as a private residence and as a public guest/function venue and will host small weddings and similar type functions. Permission is sought for a bar, a bar licence and internal refurb works to the existing function rooms, lounges, toilets and existing structures to the rear (north west facing elevation) including existing roads, car parking areas, fences, boundaries, landscaping and all existing associated site works

Portlick Castle , Portlick , Glasson Co. Westmeath

299m
2560604CONDITIONAL6 Dec 2025

development which will consist of the reconfiguration of the internal layout of our existing house. Extension to the front, side and rear of the existing dwelling. Amendments to windows to side and rear, Omit existing chimney. All associated site works

Portlick , Glasson , Co Westmeath

342m
2460372REFUSED4 Oct 2024

construction of a single dwelling house, domestic garage and treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works

Portlick , Glasson , Co.Westmeath

584m
2660443N/A22 Aug 2026

Outline permission for the construction of a new dwelling, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system & polishing filter, new road entrance, and all ancillary site works

Portlick , Glasson Athlone , Co. Westmeath

604m
22358CONDITIONAL8 Jul 2022

to demolish existing rear extension and to construct extensions and alterations to existing house together with the installation of new domestic sewage treatment plant and associated siteworks.

Portlick , Glasson , Co. Westmeath

676m
197243CONDITIONAL22 Nov 2019

Construction of new extension to the rear of existing private dwelling and all associated site development works

Killeenmore , Glasson , Athlone

771m
22129CONDITIONAL23 Mar 2022

Permission for a single-storey dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment tank and percolation system, entrance and all associated site works on this site

Killinure , Glasson , Athlone

810m
2560118CONDITIONAL20 Mar 2025

development which will consist of the construction of a single storey dwelling and a domestic garage and a waste water treatment system and a site entrance and all associated site works

Portlick , Glasson , Co. Westmeath

813m
2560520CONDITIONAL23 Oct 2025

to construct extension to existing domestic shed and associated works

Killinure North , Glasson , Co. Westmeath

Planning a project of your own?

Find out in two minutes whether you need planning permission. It's free, and based on the exempted development regulations.

Do I Need Permission?