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2560632

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Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

development which consists of (1) Retention permission for private equestrian sand arena, of overall area: 3,200 sq m, complete with 8 No. 6m high floodlights, surrounded by a timber post and rail fence, 1.6m high with 4 rails and a gate, and (2) Retention permission for completed demolitions of agricultural sheds, of total floor area: 459 sq m, including all associated site works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    18 Dec 2025

  2. Further information requested

    20 Feb 2026

  3. Application withdrawn

    20 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Tubbrit , Fardrum , Athlone Co. Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
1.725 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
18 December 2025
Status
DEEMED WITHDRAWN
Decision
N/A
Withdrawn
20 August 2026

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2660125N/A16 Mar 2026

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22303N/A3 Jun 2022

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2276N/A22 Feb 2022

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