Planning application · Westmeath County Council

1. 2 no. Extensions to the North Western Elevation of the Main Building with one…

Glenlough , Rathowen , Co.Westmeath

2560456 · WestmeathGranted
Reference
2560456
Planning authority
Westmeath County Council
Received
17 Sept 2025
Decided
2 Mar 2026
Status
Granted
Site area
1.7 ha
Further information requested
11 Nov 2025
Further information received
3 Feb 2026

Proposed development

Retention permission for: 1. 2 no. Extensions to the North Western Elevation of the Main Building with one consisting of Marshalling Area with 3 no Loading Bays and the other incorporating a Corridor and Internal Escape Stairs, 2. A Single Storey Extension incorporating Reception with Accessible Toilet and Breakroom, previously permitted for demolition under Pl Ref 11/5001, 3. A Single Storey Amenity Extension incorporating Canteen, Toilets, Locker Rooms, Link Corridor including lean-to Covered Walkway connecting to existing Main Building with Access Platform and Stairs from Existing First Floor Plant Rooms, 4. Stand alone Single Storey Laundry Unit, 5. Stand alone Electrical Substation, Switch Room and Transformer including associated plant, 6. LPG Storage Tank with Concrete Base, 7. CO2 Storage Tank with Perimeter Fence, 8. 3no. Steel Storage Containers, 9. First Floor Plant Room, Roof Mounted Plant including external Access Stairs & Ladders, 10. Stand alone Security Hut & Training Room. 11. All ancillary Site Works including alterations to Site Boundaries, Installation of Boundary Fence and Revised Car Parking layout from that permitted under previous planning ref 11/5001 & 13/6086. Planning Permission is also sought for Planting and Landscaping Works to the site boundaries and the provision of 13no. additional car parking spaces within the site.

What happens next

Permission was granted on 2 Mar 2026. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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