Planning application · Westmeath County Council

development which will consist of the following…

THE CROSSED KEYS BAR , AUSTIN FRIARS STREET MULLINGAR , CO. WESTMEATH

2560135 · WestmeathClosed
Reference
2560135
Planning authority
Westmeath County Council
Received
27 Mar 2025
Decided
16 May 2025
Status
Closed
Site area
0.057 ha

Proposed development

development which will consist of the following: • Retention of 3No. existing first floor short term bedrooms and change of use from 3No. private residential bedrooms to commercial short-term accommodation. • Change of use of the existing two storey structure to the south of the site from existing office / storage areas to proposed bar / commercial short-term accommodation. • Permission for proposed demolitions to include the removal of existing temporary roofs over the existing covered outdoor areas, removal of internal walls, snug areas, toilets and storerooms with sections of roofs over to ground floor level. Demolition of existing derelict section of first floor bedroom, sitting room kitchen and linen areas being used as storge areas. • Permission for the refurbishment, remodelling and proposed new extension to the existing ground floor of The Crossed Keys Bar area consisting of new toilet layouts, cold room store, 2no. seated snug areas, function room, food preparation area, ancillary storage areas. New enclosed parking area and internal gated pedestrian access lane off Austin Friars Street to new first floor short term Accommodation and ground floor function room with new fire exit door on rear elevation to existing rear access lane. • Permission for the refurbishment, remodelling and proposed new extension to the existing first floor with additional floorspace to existing short term accommodation consisting of 10No. new guest rooms with ensuites, ancillary storerooms and 1No. new one bed studio. • Permission for proposed connections to existing on-site services together with all ancillary and associated site works. This application relates to proposed works to the Crossed Keys Bar which is in the proximity of neighbouring protected structures (19-23 Austin Friars Street, Mullingar, Westmeath NIAH Reg. No. 15310120). The proposed works are located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and within a zone of Archaeological potential.

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Permission was refused on 16 May 2025. The applicant may appeal within four weeks of the decision.

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