Change of use of agricultural land to a nature-based community engagement
Barbavilla House, Collinstown, Co. Westmeath
0.42 ha · On Site
Planning application 2460273 to Westmeath County Council: Change of use of agricultural land to a nature-based community engagement and education facility, at Barbavilla House, Collinstown. Granted by the council on 2 October 2024. Work commenced on 27 April 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Council granted
- Work commenced
Key facts
Homes and mix
- 5 car parking spaces
Read from the description, not stated on the register. Shown only where the parts add up to the total.
Proposed development
change of use of agricultural land to a nature-based community engagement and education facility. Permission is sought to construct a visitor reception area building (76.4sqm) to the west of the site, a garden shed (25sqm) to the northeast of the site and 3 no. Eco toilets units to the north of the site Permission is also sought for 5 no. car parking spaces and 1 no. bus parking space to the north of Barbavilla house and all associated site works at the above address. This planning application falls within the curtilage of a Protected Structure, (Barbavilla house -reg no. 15400813), RPS No. for the protected structure (008-026).
Planning status
A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.
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