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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 13 Oct 2025 to 13 Oct 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

Co. Westmeath planning, 12 months to 13 Oct 2026

Applications received716
Granted314
Refused61
Refusal rate (of decided)16.3%
Median time to decision55 days
Withdrawn29
Still in the system312
Taken to appeal9
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Latest applications

The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 13 Oct 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
1 Oct 2026to construct a new single storey type dwelling house, new vehicular entrance, installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system and raised...Kinnegad–25 Nov 20262660527
1 Oct 2026to construct a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system and percolating area & all associated Site works––25 Nov 20262660528
1 Oct 2026conversion of the existing garage area to habitable accommodation, together with the construction of a new two-storey extension to the north-eastern...Mullingar–25 Nov 20262660529
30 Sept 2026scouting use, including camping; construction of a single-storey Scout Den (342.3 m² gross internal floor area, maximum height 5.485 m) with...––24 Nov 20262660524
30 Sept 2026a change of house design from that previously granted under Planning Ref: 166162 & and extension of duration 21211, & to change location of footprint...––24 Nov 20262660525
30 Sept 2026to demolish the existing derelict bungalow and outbuilding with a combined area of 38 Sqm together with permission to construct a new replacement...––24 Nov 20262660526
29 Sept 2026to construct a dwelling house with connection to public services and all associated site worksAthlone–23 Nov 20262660523
28 Sept 2026to refurbish existing dwelling house, including alterations to existing elevations; demolish existing rear extension and attached domestic garage...Athlone–22 Nov 20262660519
28 Sept 2026construction of a two storey extension to the north eastern side of the existing clubhouse building and all ancillary site servicesMullingar–22 Nov 20262660521
28 Sept 2026change of use of an existing 3 bedroom private dwelling into a single 3 bedroom guesthouse with works to include: Ground floor extensions to the rear...––22 Nov 20262660522
26 Sept 2026development which will consist of the construction of a new single-storey side extension and partial attic conversion with new window to western...––20 Nov 20262660518
25 Sept 2026the development consists of the RETENTION of an extension to an existing single-storey dwelling and a detached domestic garage––19 Nov 20262660512
25 Sept 2026the development consists of: (i) the amalgamation of retail warehouse 2 (IGA: ground floor 560m2, first floor 138m2) and retail warehouse 3 (IGA:...Athlone–19 Nov 20262660513
25 Sept 2026proposed development which will consist of high-power electric vehicle charging points and associated infrastructure consisting of the following: I...Athlone–19 Nov 20262660514
25 Sept 2026Retention planning permission and planning permission is being sought. Retention Permission is being sought for a stand alone beauty parlour at the...Athlone–19 Nov 20262660515
25 Sept 2026Permission is being sought for change of use of existing public licensed bar at ground floor level to “Sit-in” Restaurant. Permission is also south...Athlone–19 Nov 20262660516
25 Sept 2026development which will consist of alterations to previously approved hospital extension granted planning under ref: 23/60203. The development...Mullingar–19 Nov 20262660517
23 Sept 2026to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage with septic tank and percolation area with new site entrance and all associated site worksMoate–17 Nov 20262660510
23 Sept 2026The development will consist of modifications and additions to the development previously permitted under Reg. Ref. 2560104 for which no works have...Mullingar–17 Nov 20262660511
22 Sept 2026development will consist of the construction of a 2-storey dwelling, a detached garage, access off public road via existing field entrance, a new...Mullingar–16 Nov 20262660509
21 Sept 2026Retention permission is sought to retain the existing extension (31.6sq m) to the rear (northeast) of the existing dwelling. The extension consists...Kinnegad–15 Nov 20262660504
21 Sept 2026construction of a part single storey, part two storey dwelling with detached domestic garage/store, install a proprietary wastewater treatment system...––15 Nov 20262660505
21 Sept 20261. construction of a new 45 sqm dwelling house and to construct 30 sqm garden room, 2. to decommission existing septic tank & percolation area, 3. to...Kilbeggan–15 Nov 20262660506
21 Sept 2026the following development 1. to retain the existing extension to the side of our dwelling to include living room, wet room and bedroom with three...Mullingar–15 Nov 20262660507
21 Sept 2026development seeking RETENTION consists of the construction of a detached single-storey garden structure located in the rear garden of the existing...Mullingar–15 Nov 20262660508
20 Sept 2026development which will consist of planning permission to construct new dungstead and ancillary site works––14 Nov 20262660503
19 Sept 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–13 Nov 20262660502
18 Sept 2026retention permission to retain my existing garage at the rear of my dwelling house to include on ground floor, garage area with stairs and on first...Mullingar–12 Nov 20262660498
18 Sept 2026construction of new housing development consisting of 1 Terrace , 3 No Bed , two storeys (3 houses)& 4 Blocks of Semi Detached two storeys 3No Beds...Athlone–12 Nov 20262660499
18 Sept 20261) the demolition of an existing dwelling; 2) the construction of a new replacement dwelling; 3) the decommissioning of an existing septic tank; 4)...Athlone–12 Nov 20262660500
18 Sept 2026construction of a new extension to existing dwelling. Permission is also sought to demolish existing shed, decommission existing septic tank and...––12 Nov 20262660501
17 Sept 2026changes to grant of permission Planning Reference 25/60361 for 2 No. Dwellings. The changes to the approved plans will include the conversion of the...Castlepollard–11 Nov 20262660496
17 Sept 2026development which will consist of constructing a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & percolation area and all associated site worksMullingar–11 Nov 20262660497
16 Sept 2026development which will consist of: 1.Construction of a new single storey detached dwelling with an area of 64sqm and to contain two bedrooms, open...––10 Nov 20262660492
16 Sept 2026construction of an extension at the rear of my existing building on the first floor to include an office, landing & w.c. with three velux windows and...Mullingar–10 Nov 20262660493
16 Sept 2026development which consists of (A) Permission for change of use of 1 no first floor apartment from residential use to gym / dance studio use as...Castlepollard–10 Nov 20262660494
16 Sept 2026demolition of an existing single storey extension and sheds to the south and east of the existing derelict house, construction of a two-storey...Kilbeggan––2660495
14 Sept 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...––8 Nov 20262660489
14 Sept 2026RETENTION for change of use from private residential to short-term rental accommodation. The property is a two-storey, detached, 6.2m tall building...––8 Nov 20262660490
14 Sept 2026convert existing office area into a family room with reposing station and all associated site works at existing funeral directors premises, Retention...Kilbeggan–8 Nov 20262660491

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 13 Oct 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
1 Oct 2026restoration of two-storey, Protected Gate Lodge (RPS no. 026-029), with proposed rear single-storey extension. works to include demolition of later...MullingarGranted2660298
1 Oct 2026development which will consist of planning permission to construct new slatted shed and ancillary site worksCastlepollardGranted2660327
30 Sept 2026permission to retain and complete the dwelling as built on site, as per previously granted planning reference no. 2460421 and associated site works...KinnegadGranted2660771
30 Sept 2026to construct an additional semi-detached block containing two number ,two bedroom units and to install all necessary site services, connections to...CastlepollardGranted2660238
30 Sept 2026Extension of Duration for 1) The construction of a total of 62 residential units consisting of (a) 28 four-bedroom semi-detached houses (b) 6...AthloneGranted2619
29 Sept 2026to construct 01 No. Dwelling, Garage, wastewater treatment system & percolation area and all associated site worksMoateGranted2660414
29 Sept 2026permission to extend existing house. The extension to the west of the dwelling will include an additional 2 bedrooms and living quarters. The...AthloneGranted2660417
24 Sept 2026development which will consist of the construction of a new detached two storey dwelling house, connection to public services, new boundary fence and...AthloneRefused2660404
23 Sept 2026development that will consists of the demolition of the existing conservatory to rear of existing dwelling with new two storey dormer extension to...MullingarGranted2660106
23 Sept 2026development will consist of new standalone storage unit (floor area = 24sq.m, max. height 2.9m), and associated site works, to the western side of...MoateGranted2660346
22 Sept 2026permission for an agricultural entrance onto the existing L1532–Granted2660400
21 Sept 2026RETENTION - development being retained which consists of domestic garage, machinery and tool storage shed with 5 no. adjoining loose boxes together...–Granted2660276
21 Sept 2026development which will consist of the construction of 54 no. dwellings comprising: 6 no. terraced 3 bed 2 storey houses (Type A1), 8 no...KilbegganGranted2660199
18 Sept 2026permission to construct a new single storey type dwelling, new domestic vehicular entrance, proprietary wastewater treatment plant & soil polishing...KinnegadRefused2660940
18 Sept 2026development which will consist of 2 No. grass playing pitches with floodlights, 2 No. goal ballstops, single storey extension to existing sports...–Granted2660397
17 Sept 2026to construct one number detached dwelling, one number detached garage, to create new entrance to public road, to connect to public watermain, to...MullingarGranted2660209
17 Sept 2026(1) Retention of existing single-storey detached garage; (2) conversion and extension to the rear of existing single-storey detached garage into...MullingarGranted2660216
17 Sept 2026(i) to construct a slatted shed with slatted area, ancillary concrete area and pen area (ii) Retention permission for a machinery storage shed and...–Granted2660194
16 Sept 2026to construct a dwelling house & garage with proprietary treatment system and soil polishing filter and all associated site worksAthloneGranted2660029
16 Sept 2026Retention Permission for the following: (1) Ground floor rear extension (2) Change of use of part of first floor from storage to habitable use (3) 2...AthloneGranted2660055
16 Sept 2026to construct an extension to the northeast of the existing clubhouse, which will consist of a community recreational area, match viewing area...CastlepollardGranted2660386
16 Sept 2026Permission to demolish the existing sheds to the north (228.8sqm) of the site. Permission is sought for alterations to raise the existing ridge...KinnegadGranted2660388
16 Sept 2026the construction of one natural grass playing pitch together with all associated ancillary site development works. The proposed development will...KinnegadGranted2660389
14 Sept 2026construction of a new dwelling, proprietary effluent treatment system & polishing filter, new road entrance and all ancillary site worksMoateGranted2660156
11 Sept 2026development which will consist of the construction of a two-storey type detached dwelling, a one-story detached garage, landscaping, installation of...–Granted2560645
10 Sept 2026the following Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising of 278 no. residential units, 1 no. childcare facility and all ancillary...MullingarGranted2660222
10 Sept 2026extension to the west of the dwelling which will include an additional living room. The application will also include all associated site works and...MoateGranted2660380
10 Sept 2026development which will consist of 8No. two-storey dwelling houses (comprised of 6No. four-bedroom detached dwelling houses, and 2No. three-bedroom...CastlepollardRefused2660381
9 Sept 2026the change of house type on sites 8, 21, 22 and 77 (4 no. units), from a B Type house( a 4 bed 3 storey semi-detached dwelling ), to an A1 Type house...MullingarGranted2660379
7 Sept 2026the construction of a new extension to the side of an existing dwelling and all ancillary site worksMoateGranted2660146
4 Sept 2026development which will consist of the construction of a single-storey detached domestic garage on the east side of the existing dwelling, changes to...MullingarGranted2660378
4 Sept 2026to bring the derelict dwelling back to habitable residential use. Permission is sought to repair the existing outbuilding and change use to habitable...–Granted2660387
3 Sept 2026development which will consist of a single story, 3 bedroom dwelling, septic tank with percolation area and all associated worksCastlepollardGranted269
2 Sept 2026development which will consist of renovation and alterations of existing dwelling with construction of two storey extension to the rear, construction...CastlepollardGranted2660367
2 Sept 2026RETENTION Planning Permission to retain as constructed extension to existing bedroom to the rear of my dwelling at first floor level and all...AthloneGranted2660370
1 Sept 2026To construct one number detached dwelling, one number detached garage, to create a new entrance to public road, to connect to public watermain, to...–Granted2660197
31 Aug 2026development which will consist of permission for the internal and external renovations of existing derelict dwelling (57.2sq m) and for the...–Granted2660254
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
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
27 Aug 2026construction of an extension to existing dwelling and all ancillary site worksMullingarGranted2660279

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 13 Oct 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
14 Sept 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...––Pending2660344
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

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 13 Oct 2026. Each links to its status timeline; all Leinster schemes.

UnitsDevelopmentTownStatusSource
278the following Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising of 278 no. residential units, 1 no. childcare facility and all ancillary...MullingarGranted2660222
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
46development which will consist of the construction of 54 no. dwellings comprising: 6 no. terraced 3 bed 2 storey houses (Type A1), 8 no...KilbegganGranted2660199
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
20the change of house type on sites 8, 21, 22 and 77 (4 no. units), from a B Type house( a 4 bed 3 storey semi-detached dwelling ), to an A1 Type house...MullingarGranted2660379
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 13 Oct 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.