Planning application · Westmeath County Council

& Permission. Permission for change of use from Residential / Office development…

Saint Kevins Bishop's Gate Street , Mullingar , Co. Westmeath

2560062 · WestmeathClosed
Reference
2560062
Planning authority
Westmeath County Council
Received
25 Feb 2025
Decided
17 Apr 2025
Status
Closed
Site area
0.025 ha

Proposed development

RETENTION & Permission. Permission for change of use from Residential / Office development to Self-Catering Tourist Accommodation (Bed & Breakfast). The development will consist of: 9 No. Ensuite bedrooms over two floors, 2no. Kitchen / Dining areas and a Living area. Permission is also sought for a fire escape stair on the southwest elevation and all associated site works with the proposed development. Retention permission is sought for fire escape doors to the side (southwest) elevation and closing of door opening to the side (northeast) elevation and replacement of timber sash windows with replica timber sash windows to the front and side of the main building and replacement of timber sash uPVC sash style windows to the rear of the building and addition of 2 rooflights to northeast (side) elevation. Retention permission is also sought for the removal of pebbledash and reinstatement of the original blockwork finish to the front (northwest) elevation, replacement of roof tiles and rainwater goods, alterations made to the internal structure and all associated site works. The development consists of carrying out works to a protected structure, (St. Kevins House -RPS 019-170).

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Permission was refused on 17 Apr 2025. The applicant may appeal within four weeks of the decision.

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