Planning application · Westmeath County Council

change of use of agricultural land to a nature-based community engagement and education…

Barbavilla House , Collinstown , Co. Westmeath

2460273 · WestmeathOn Site
Reference
2460273
Planning authority
Westmeath County Council
Received
8 Aug 2024
Decided
2 Oct 2024
Status
On Site
Site area
0.42 ha
Commenced
27 Apr 2026

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).

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