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22281

CONDITIONAL

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

Development of a multi-unit residential scheme comprising a total of 26 No. residential units on a site of 0.59 Ha, at the Former Carmelite Monastery (Protected Structure) and grounds. The development will consist of: (1) Demolition of 2 No. two-storey dormitory buildings and 2 No. agricultural buildings on the site; (2) Modifications to former Carmelite Monastery residential building consisting of the re-use, remodelling and extension of the existing three-storey protected structure to provide 9 No. apartments, comprising 4 No. 2-bedroom apartments and 5 No. 1-bedroom apartments; (3) Construction of 14 No. two-storey semi-detached dwellings to the rear (east) of the protected structure; and (4) Associated site works including car parking, communal amenity space, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments and all above and below ground works associated with connection to services; This application relates to a proposed development consisting of the carrying out of works to, and within the curtilage of, a protected structure (Former Carmelite Monastery, WCC RPS Ref. No. 030-054, NIAH Reg. No. 15317066). Part of the proposed development is located within an Architectural Conservation Area.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    25 May 2022

  2. Further information requested

    15 Jul 2022

  3. Further information received

    24 Nov 2022

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    20 Dec 2022

  5. Decision due

    21 Dec 2022

  6. Grant issued

    26 Jan 2023

Application Details

Location
Former Carmelite Monastery , Legan Townland , The Newtown Moate
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Floor Area
2353 sq m
Residential Units
26

Timeline

Registration Date
25 May 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
20 December 2022
Grant Date
26 January 2023
Permission Expires
25 January 2028

Location

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