Planning application · Westmeath County Council

Being sought for a change of use of existing public house function room to a restaurant…

“The Gap House” , Athlone Road Moate , Co. Westmeath

2660131 · WestmeathIn Assessment
Reference
2660131
Planning authority
Westmeath County Council
Received
20 Mar 2026
Status
In Assessment
Use
hospitality
Site area
0.048 ha

Proposed development

RETENTION Permission is being sought for a change of use of existing public house function room to a restaurant. The public house in question is listed on the Protected Structure's for Westmeath on the NIAH Register (Ref:15317010). The change of use will also include internal revisions such as the introduction of male and female toilets, resizing of existing storerooms and kitchen, the introduction of a new roof to form a communal area. It is also proposed to apply for the retention of additional external signage and minor elevational revisions adjacent to the front facade of the existing building

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