Planning application · Westmeath County Council

A change of use of existing public house function room to a restaurant

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

2660289 · WestmeathLodged

0.048 ha · Lodged

Planning application 2660289 to Westmeath County Council: A change of use of existing public house function room to a restaurant, at “The Gap House”, Athlone Road Moate. A council decision is due by 23 July 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council decision due

Key facts

Reference
2660289
Planning authority
Westmeath County Council
Received
29 May 2026
Decision due
23 Jul 2026
Status
Lodged
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 (RPS No. 030-004). 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

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 23 Jul 2026.

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