mixed use development. The development comprises of the following…
Fearmore , Coole , Co. Westmeath
Proposed development
mixed use development. The development comprises of the following: (a) 2 storey 80-bed nursing home complete with all necessary roof mounted plant and a service yard to accommodate additional plant and equipment including a sprinkler tank, an ESB sub-station with switch room and bin stores; (b) change of use for from an existing derelict chapel to a convenience store. Permission is also sought for the internal and external modifications to the existing derelict chapel and an outdoor seating area 18.6m2; (c) 44 no. residential units including (i) 22 no. 1 storey 2 bed semi-detached bungalow units; (ii) 17 no. 1 storey 1 bed detached units; (iii) 2 no. 2 storey 3 bed semi-detached units; (iv) 2 no. 2 storey 4 bed semi-detached units; (v) 1 no. 2 storey 3 bed detached unit; (d) lawn bowls green (466m2), allotments (110m2) and park areas (5,668m2); (e) all associated site works including (i) foul and surface water drainage, and water mains; (ii) vehicular/pedestrian entrance and access roads from the existing R395 road to the north and the existing laneway off the R395 road to the east of the site; (iii) bicycle parking (iv) landscaping (v) building signage; and (vi) all other associated site development works. The development is within the curtilage of a protected structure, RPS no.: 003-047, St. Joseph's Orthopaedic Hospital complex as recorded in the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027
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Permission was refused on 21 Feb 2025. The applicant may appeal within four weeks of the decision.
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