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Planning applications in Co. Westmeath

Every planning application lodged in Co. Westmeath in the last 12 months: what has been applied for, what was granted or refused, how long decisions take, and what is under appeal. Compiled weekly from the official DHLGH planning layer, with a source link on every record.

Applications received 7 Sept 2025 to 7 Sept 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

Co. Westmeath planning, 12 months to 7 Sept 2026

Applications received707
Granted314
Refused59
Refusal rate (of decided)15.8%
Median time to decision55 days
Withdrawn25
Still in the system309
Taken to appeal9
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A weekly note when applications are lodged or decided in Co. Westmeath. The observation window for objections is about five weeks from lodgement - weekly means you hear in time.

Latest applications

The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 7 Sept 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
31 Aug 2026The development will consist of change of use of existing retail area to retail with ancillary off-licence use.Castlepollard–25 Oct 20262621
29 Aug 2026development which will consist of an extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling, this will include a new loft conversion incorporating a...Mullingar–23 Oct 20262660460
28 Aug 2026attic conversion with hip roof to gable and dormer to rear to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as non habitable storage with...––22 Oct 20262660456
28 Aug 2026permission/retention permission to retain the existing extension to the side of our dwelling to include living room, wet room and bedroom with three...Mullingar–22 Oct 20262660457
28 Aug 2026retention permission for replacement of garage door with window to front of existing dwelling and ancillary site worksMullingar–22 Oct 20262660458
28 Aug 2026retention permission for replacement of garage door with window to front of existing dwelling and ancillary site worksMullingar–22 Oct 20262660459
27 Aug 2026development which will consist of the installation of a 27-metre high multi-user monopole telecommunications support structure accommodating...––21 Oct 20262660453
27 Aug 2026Retention Permission is being sought for a stand alone beauty parlour at the rear of her existing hairdressers. The application will also include...Athlone–21 Oct 20262660454
27 Aug 2026proposed construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling & modifications to the existing front porch as per submitted...––21 Oct 20262660455
26 Aug 2026development which will consist of: 1. The removal of an existing changing / ancillary facilities and replacement with a new detached, single-storey...Moate–20 Oct 20262660450
26 Aug 2026to construct a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and all associated site works––20 Oct 20262660451
26 Aug 2026development which will consist of the following: (1) Change of use of the site from its former mixed use as a nightclub, offices and retail with...Mullingar–20 Oct 20262660452
25 Aug 2026retention permission for a single storey flat roof extension to an existing dwelling including the conversion of existing outbuildings into habitable...Athlone–19 Oct 20262660446
25 Aug 2026development which will consist of constructing a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & polishing filter. Permission is also sought for...––19 Oct 20262660447
25 Aug 2026retention permission for the following works: change of use of building from domestic to commercial. To retain alteration works carried out...Athlone–19 Oct 20262660448
25 Aug 2026Retention permission and planning permission for completion of development. Permission is sought for alterations and completion of development...Athlone–19 Oct 20262660449
24 Aug 2026construction of a dwelling house with treatment system and percolation area with all ancillary site works––18 Oct 20262660444
24 Aug 2026development which will consist of refurbishment works to 24.2 kilometres (km) of OHL; comprising provision of fibre wrap; replacement of 7 no. steel...––18 Oct 20262660445
24 Aug 2026The development consisting of the following works, warehouse and process hall with offices and welfare facilities (circa 1895 sq m) new road...Mullingar–18 Oct 20262620
22 Aug 2026Outline permission for the construction of a new dwelling, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system & polishing filter, new road...––16 Oct 20262660443
21 Aug 2026construction of a town house. The application will also include connections to existing services and the demolishing of existing toilets and front...Moate––2660442
20 Aug 2026construction of a single-storey dwelling house, single storey garage, single dwelling treatment system with percolation area, site entrance and all...Moate–14 Oct 20262660439
20 Aug 2026development which will consist of permission for the construction of a new dwelling (220.50 sq m) and domestic garage (54 sq m). Permission is also...Kinnegad–14 Oct 20262660440
20 Aug 2026RETENTION of shed and all ancillary site worksMoate–14 Oct 20262660441
18 Aug 2026RETENTION Permission of the domestic building as per completed with a total floor area of 146.7 Sqm and ridge height of 5.4m. The existing building...Castlepollard–12 Oct 20262660437
18 Aug 2026to construct a single storey dwelling with detached domestic garage/store, install a proprietary wastewater treatment system & all associated site...––12 Oct 20262660438
17 Aug 2026RED III - The development will consist of: The installation of a single biomass boiler enclosure and two new 2,000kg LPG tanks located to the rear of...––11 Oct 20262660433
17 Aug 2026development which will consist of constructing a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & raised percolation area and all associated site...Kilbeggan–11 Oct 20262660434
17 Aug 2026The development will comprise amendments to the permitted development as per LRD permission reference 318736-23 which comprises 175no. dwellings and...Athlone–11 Oct 20262660435
17 Aug 2026development which will consist of the demolition of existing rear extension and front porch, the construction of a two-storey extension to the rear...Castlepollard–11 Oct 20262660436
14 Aug 2026development which will consist of the renovation and extension of an existing detached derelict structure, formerly a dwelling house. The works will...––8 Oct 20262660432
13 Aug 2026to construct a dwelling house & detached garage with septic tank and percolation area with all ancillary site worksCastlepollard–7 Oct 20262660430
13 Aug 2026for retention permission for partially roofed horse walking structure and domestic shed and associated siteworks, and for planning permission to...––7 Oct 20262660431
12 Aug 2026the construction of a livestock underpass, effluent holding tank and all associated site works––6 Oct 20262660428
12 Aug 2026development which will consist of planning permission to construct new dungstead and ancillary site works––6 Oct 20262660429
11 Aug 2026will consist of the construction of a two-storey dwelling house, single-storey garage, installation of sewerage treatment system with percolation...Moate–5 Oct 20262660426
11 Aug 2026a private dwelling house, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, domestic garage, entrance onto road and all ancillary site...––5 Oct 20262660427
10 Aug 2026to construct a two storey dwelling (230.9sqm), a domestic garage (50.7sqm) and a new domestic entrance onto the roadway. Permission is also sought to...––4 Oct 20262660421
10 Aug 2026to construct 3 no. (100sqm) agricultural sheep sheds, with solar panels located on the roof of each structure (300sqm total) and all associated site...Mullingar–4 Oct 20262660422
10 Aug 2026change of use from private residential to short-term rental accommodation. The property is a two-storey, detached, 6.2m tall building, within the...––4 Oct 20262660423

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 7 Sept 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
28 Aug 2026to Construct One Number Detached Dwelling, One Number Detached Garage, To Upgrade Existing Entrance To Public Road, To Install A Private Well , To...KilbegganRefused2660365
28 Aug 2026Demolition of an existing residential dwelling house (169 sq.m); Construction of 58 no. two-storey dwelling house units, consisting of; o 43 no. 3...MullingarGranted2560563
27 Aug 2026construction of an extension to existing dwelling and all ancillary site worksMullingarGranted2660279
27 Aug 2026RETENTION planning permission to retain a previously built 133.7sq.m home office building with a home gym and recreational area and all associated...–Granted2660360
27 Aug 2026development which will consist of the demolition of the lean-to extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, renovation and alterations to the...–Refused2660362
26 Aug 2026Permission which is sought for the construction of two agricultural sheds (300 sqm) & (125 sqm), located approximately 110m from the existing...–Granted2660147
25 Aug 2026construction of a private dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system & percolation area, entrance onto the public road...–Granted2660074
25 Aug 2026development which will consist of planning permission to carry out alterations to previously granted planning file ref no 24/60406, planning...MullingarGranted2660357
21 Aug 2026RETENTION permission is sought to retain the alterations to the side (East) boundary, from that previously granted under reference no. 17/6072, as...–Granted2660348
21 Aug 2026development which will consist of the demolition of an existing rear extension, renovation and extension of an existing single-storey dwelling house...AthloneGranted2660350
21 Aug 2026to construct a dwelling house with septic tank and percolation area with all ancillary site works–Granted2660364
20 Aug 2026(a) Construction of a new 4-bedroom dormer dwelling house, (b) Installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter...–Granted2660193
19 Aug 2026A) Retention of silage pit B) Retention of Straw storage shed C) Retention of underground slatted slurry storage tank D) Retention of milking parlour...–Granted2660166
19 Aug 2026construction of a single-storey ancillary accommodation unit (38.5m2) located in the rear garden of the existing dwelling, comprising two bedrooms, a...AthloneRefused2660343
19 Aug 2026change of use of existing public licensed bar at ground floor level to Restaurant/Take Away. Permission is also south for external signage to...AthloneRefused2660354
18 Aug 2026development which will consist of: 41 no. 2-storey housing units, comprising 36 no. 3 bed semi-detached units and 5 no. 4 bed detached units; the...–Refused2660344
17 Aug 2026development which will consists of a 52m2 garage extension and 30m2 fuel shed–Granted2660334
14 Aug 2026development which will consist of a proposed new single storey private dwelling, new Secondary wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter...AthloneGranted2660330
14 Aug 2026RETENTION planning permission to retain 2-no. previously built extensions to existing bungalow type dwelling totalling 97.9sq.m in area and to retain...MullingarGranted2660359
12 Aug 2026the construction of a single storey extension (93.5 sqm) to the rear of the existing dwelling. The proposed extension will consists of an open plan...–Granted2660064
11 Aug 2026development which will consist of permission for the construction of a new dwelling (181.71 sq m) and domestic garage (40 sq m). Permission is also...–Refused2660321
11 Aug 2026development which will consist of permission for the construction of a new side extension consisting of a covered car port (37.3 sq m) on ground...–Granted2660340
10 Aug 2026RETENTION permission to retain the extension at the side of our existing dwelling consisting of a kitchen area–Granted2660317
10 Aug 2026change of use from ground floor retail to restaurant use (180 sq.m.) (including extract flue to rear)AthloneGranted2660319
10 Aug 2026installation of 6 No. 18m high floodlight columns with floodlights around existing secondary / training pitch & all associated ancillary site servicesKinnegadGranted2660341
7 Aug 2026the erection of a roof over existing cow cubicle accommodation and concrete yards, built under Pl. Ref. 19.6003, concrete yards and all ancillary...–Granted2660314
7 Aug 2026to construct 49 no. residential units (comprising of 12 no. 1 bed apartments and 37 no. 2, 3 and 4 bed semi-detached and terraced houses) and a...AthloneGranted2660165
6 Aug 2026development which will consist of the proposed refurbishment and change of use of the existing derelict market house currently used for storage to...–Granted2660316
6 Aug 2026construction of a new dwelling, new domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area, new road entrance, and all ancillary site works. The proposed...–Granted2660323
5 Aug 2026development which will consist of: 1. Removal of storage container and part removal/relocation of walking track. 2. Construction of a new 60m x 35m...–Granted2660310
4 Aug 2026to carry out the following works to our existing dwelling house; -demolish existing extensions to side and rear of existing dwelling and existing...–Granted2660117
4 Aug 2026construction of a new dormer bungalow type dwelling house, domestic garage, new vehicular entrance, septic tank and percolation area and all...KinnegadGranted2660309
4 Aug 2026Permission is sought to bring the derelict dwelling back to habitable residential use. Permission is also sought to construct a split level, two...–Granted2660182
4 Aug 2026development which will consist of the installation of a 27-metre high monopole telecommunications support structure, antennas, dishes, remote radio...–Granted2560596
4 Aug 2026EXTENSION OF DURATION - Dwelling, sewage treatment system, percolation area, domestic garage and ancillary works–Refused2616
31 Jul 2026development which consists of (1) construct single storey extension incorporating roof terrace to front and side of existing premises (2) amendments...CastlepollardGranted2660045
31 Jul 2026development which will consist of: Alterations to the previously approved application granted under Reg. Ref. 21/93 for the following works: (i)...AthloneRefused2660308
30 Jul 2026to (a) construct two storey extension to rear of existing dwelling (b) decommission existing septic tank, (c) install a proprietary wastewater...–Granted2660167
30 Jul 2026the renovation and extension of existing derelict dwelling, demolition of existing lean to extension to the rear of the dwelling, demolition of...–Granted2660178
30 Jul 2026EXTENSION OF DURATION to demolish two existing single-storey side extensions, construct one replacement single-storey side extension, construct a...MoateGranted2615

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 7 Sept 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
26 Aug 2026development which will consist of: Alterations to the previously approved application granted under Reg. Ref. 21/93 for the following works: (i)...Athlone–Pending2660308
17 Aug 2026to: (1) Construct a Timber Truss Fabrication building (overall height of 11.8m), (2) Construct a staff facility building height of 3.2m, (3) remove...––Pending2660174
22 Jun 2026Retention Permission and for Permission for alterations from particulars as previously granted permission under planning file 21/386. Retention...––Pending2660080
2 Mar 2026a private dwelling house, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, entrance onto public road and all ancillary site servicesKinnegad–REFUSED2560594
26 Feb 2026construction of a storey & half extension (38.5sqm) to the rear (northwest) of the existing dwelling, consisting of a kitchen, sitting area, utility...––MODIFIED2560598
9 Feb 2026the construction of a new dwelling house, new gated entrance, a wastewater treatment plant followed by a Ter 3 Package Tertiary unit and all...––REFUSED2560549
12 Jan 2026to construct a dwellinghouse, together with associated domestic sewage treatment system, siteworks, landscaping and improvements to existing laneway...Athlone–Pending2560507
7 Jan 2026to construct extension to existing domestic shed and associated works––MODIFIED2560520
28 Nov 2025to alter existing house on St. Mary’s Square including the removal of its existing link garage and the part of the kitchen behind same and associated...Athlone–MODIFIED2560464

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 7 Sept 2026. Each links to its status timeline; all Leinster schemes.

UnitsDevelopmentTownStatusSource
73development comprising 93 no. residential units and a childcare facility at Saunders Bridge, Ardmore Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, on a site of...MullingarGranted2560495
58proposed development which consists of 75 no. dwellings, comprised of 58 no. 2 storey, 3 & 4 bedroom, semi-detached and terraced houses, and, 17 no...AthloneGranted2660134
50Demolition of an existing residential dwelling house (169 sq.m); Construction of 58 no. two-storey dwelling house units, consisting of; o 43 no. 3...MullingarGranted2560563
47to construct 49 no. residential units (comprising of 12 no. 1 bed apartments and 37 no. 2, 3 and 4 bed semi-detached and terraced houses) and a...AthloneGranted2660165
41development which will consist of: 41 no. 2-storey housing units, comprising 36 no. 3 bed semi-detached units and 5 no. 4 bed detached units; the...–Refused2660344
14proposed development and change of use within its curtilage (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 019-216). The proposed overall development will...MullingarRefused2660093
10development at this site: Our Lady’s Bower Convent, a Protected Structure RPS No. 224 & 223, in the townlands of Aghacocara and Loughanaskin. Lower...AthloneGranted2660236

About this data

Applications are those received by the Co. Westmeath planning authority in the 12 months to 7 Sept 2026, fetched weekly from the Irish Planning Applications layer published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Decision counts and the refusal rate cover only applications received in that window, so decisions on older applications are not included. Applicant names are not published in the source data and are never shown here. Records are reproduced verbatim from the public register; to request a correction or the removal of a record, contact us. See the Leinster planning pipeline for the all-county view and methodology for house rules.

Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, via the DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer. Licensed CC-BY 4.0. Per-record links open the relevant council planning register.