St. George Abbey , Billistown Delvin , Co. Westmeath
REFUSEDPlanning application 2560411
Westmeath - Westmeath County Council
Proposed Development
Retention Permission for the Change of Use of a Residential Dwelling (Permitted Under Planning Ref. 05/2225 and extended under Ref. 11/2071) to a Convent including Chapel at 1st floor (Converted Attic)
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Application received
19 Aug 2025
Decision due
13 Oct 2025
Decision: REFUSED
13 Oct 2025
Application Details
- Location
- St. George Abbey , Billistown Delvin , Co. Westmeath
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- RETENTION
- Planning Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Site Area
- 0.411 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 19 August 2025
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- REFUSED
- Decision Date
- 13 October 2025
Location
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