2560474
CONDITIONALWestmeath - Westmeath County Council
Proposed Development
change of use of an existing retail/ commercial premises at ground floor level and residential premises at first floor level to 3 no. 2 bed residential apartments. The works will also consist of internal alterations and external alterations to the northeast, northwest and southwest elevations of the existing building, new car parking to existing rear yard and all associated ancillary site services. This building is a protected structure and former Rochfortbridge Post Office (RPS No. 033-004, Reg No. 15320006)
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Application received
25 Sept 2025
Further information requested
19 Nov 2025
Further information received
26 Mar 2026
Decision due
22 Apr 2026
Decision: CONDITIONAL
22 Apr 2026
Grant issued
28 May 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Main Street , Rochfortbridge , Co. Westmeath
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Site Area
- 0.049 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 25 September 2025
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 22 April 2026
- Grant Date
- 28 May 2026
- Permission Expires
- 27 May 2031
Location
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a change of use of an existing retail/ commercial premises at ground floor level and residential premises at first floor level to 3 no. 2 bed residential apartments. The works will also consist of internal alterations and external alterations to the northeast, northwest and southwest elevations of the existing building, new car parking to existing rear yard and all associated ancillary site services
Main Street , Rochfortbridge , Co. Westmeath
permission to convert an existing outbuilding adjoining a PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS No. 033-003) to a two storey two bed semi-detached house including an increased roof height, the addition of a two storey rear extension (c.23sqm), one gable window within and existing ope, four roof lights, two dormer windows and associated landscaping works
Main Street , Rochfortbridge , Co.Westmeath
Conversion of an existing outbuilding which is part of a protected structure (RPS No. 033-003) to a two storey , two bed semi detached house including an increased roof height, addition of a two storey rear extension (c23sqm) one gable end window within an existing ope, four roof lights, two dormer windows and associated landscaping works.
Main Street , Rochfortbridge , County Westmeath.
retention of existing 15 metre support structure which carry 3 no. aerials for Emergency Service Users (Garda, Ambulance and Fire Brigade) previously granted under planning permission File Ref 07/4391, together with telecommunications equipment and fencing.
Eir Exchange , Rochfortbridge , Co.Westmeath
of existing 15m support structure to carry 3 no. aerials for the Emergency Service Users (Garda, Ambulance & Fire Brigade), previously granted under planning permission File Ref. 07/4391 together with telecommunications equipment and fencing.
Eir Exchange , Rochfortbridge , Co.Westmeath
provision of a single storey 198sqm temporary prefabricated structure to accommodate 2 x 49sqm classrooms and 1 x 100sqm art room to be located to the north of the existing Convent of Mercy and other associated works including site works. The proposed development is located within the curtilage of protected structures: RPS-033-007 (NIAH No. 15320009) - Convent Graveyard at the Convent of Mercy, RPS-033-008 (NIAH No. 15320010) - Convent of Mercy (Nunnery), RPS-033-009 (NIAH No. 15320011) - Convent of Mercy.
St. Joseph's Secondary School , Castlelost , Rochfortbridge
construction of a single storey 188sqm temporary prefabricated structure to accommodate 4 x 47sqm classrooms to be located to the east of the existing Convent of Mercy and all other associated site works. The proposed development is located within the curtilage of protected structures: RPS-033-007 (NIAH No. 15320009 - Convent Graveyard at the Convent of Mercy, RPS-033-008 (NIAH No. 15320010) - Convent of Mercy (Nunnery), RPS-033-009 (NIAH No. 15320011) - Convent of Mercy
Castlelost , Rochfortbridge , Co.Westmeath
development which will consist of the: demolition of the existing two-storey school building and its extensions including demolition of two-storey Block 2 (c. 1,894.7 sq.m), single-storey Block 3 (c. 760.4 sq.m), two-storey Block 4 (c. 531.0 sq.m), two-storey Block 5 (c. 1,187.4 sq.m), and two-storey Block 6 (c. 440.6 sq.m) within south-eastern corner of site; removal of all temporary classroom accommodation (c. 720.0 sq.m); partial demolition (c. 1,206.4 sq.m) and refurbishment (c. 550.6 sq.m) of two-storey Block 1 at junction of Castlelost Road and Main Street; extension of Block 1 to provide a new sports facility (c. 891.0 sq.m) (single-storey foyer and double height hall); demolition of 1 no. single-storey extension and 2 no. single-storey outbuildings (totalling c. 128.8 sq.m) to rear of the former Convent of Mercy (a protected structure); refurbishment of the one to three-storey former Convent of Mercy (c. 924.7 sq.m) (a protected structure), including construction of a two-storey (c. 33.0 sq.m) extension to the rear to provide a vertical circulation core for universal access to upper floors; refurbishment of the two-storey former Convent of Mercy House (145.2 sq.m), including construction of a single-storey (c. 14.6 sq.m) extension to the rear to provide universal access; construction of a three-storey school building (c. 9,068 sq.m); relocation of grotto; upgrades to the existing vehicular and pedestrian entrance to the site off Castlelost Road and provision of new school gates; provision of a car park containing 90 no. car parking spaces; provision of 100 no. sheltered bicycle spaces; implementation of traffic management measures including a new pedestrian crossing across Castlelost Road; provision of external play and amenity areas; provision of a garden and reflection area adjacent to the Convent Graveyard (a protected structure); provision of site landscaping, boundary treatment and site lighting; provision of a covered work area, bin stores, storage shelters, and associated drainage, attenuation and other site services; and all related site development works
St Joseph's Secondary School , Rochfortbridge , Co. Westmeath
Demolition and removal of two portacabin units (149 sq mtrs) and one storage shed (81 sqm)
Scoil Charoil Naofa , Rochfortbridge NS , Rochfortbridge
The development will consist of the change of use from a hair salon premises into a private two bedroom dwelling house, including internal revisions as shown with all associated services and site works.
Sidebrook , Rochfortbridge , N91 KH95
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