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Co. Westmeath Planning Applications and Decisions

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 3 Nov 2025 to 3 Nov 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

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Co. Westmeath planning, 12 months to 3 Nov 2026

Applications received744
Granted320
Refused62
Refusal rate (of decided)16.2%
Median time to decision55 days
Withdrawn30
Still in the system332
Taken to appeal8

Latest applications

The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 3 Nov 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
30 Oct 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–2 Jan 20272660587
30 Oct 2026Planning retention permission to retain and complete the construction of a 21.16m2 Pergola, for a separate 31.23m2 Games room/open lounge, for...Athlone–2 Jan 20272660588
29 Oct 2026For retention permission of the following. Permission is sought to retain the domestic open storage area consisting of 46 Sqm located at the rear of...––23 Dec 20262660586
29 Oct 2026The erection of a detached log cabin style small dwelling (circa 75sqm) for family usage within our overall family plot. The proposed log cabin will...Moate–23 Dec 20262624
28 Oct 2026Outline planning permission to construct a dwelling house with a max ridge height of 8m, a domestic garage and single dwelling treatment system with...Moate–22 Dec 20262660582
28 Oct 2026to construct a dwelling house & garage with proprietary treatment system and soil polishing filter and all associated site worksAthlone–22 Dec 20262660583
28 Oct 2026Retention permission is sought for 1) 2 storey extension constructed to the rear of existing 2 storey terraced house; 2) floor plan alterations of...––22 Dec 20262660584
28 Oct 2026to construct a path, wall and clad railing at the rear of my property with all ancillary site worksMullingar–22 Dec 20262660585
27 Oct 2026the development will consist of applying for retention planning permission of alterations carried out to original planning permission Ref 9835, To...Kinnegad–21 Dec 20262661323
27 Oct 2026Retention permission which is sought for an existing residential building (131.5 sq m), formerly derelict prior to 2006. Retention permission is...––21 Dec 20262660577
27 Oct 2026to construct a community hall to the northwest of the existing site. The community hall will consist of a community recreational area, Meeting room...Mullingar–21 Dec 20262660578
27 Oct 2026a private dwelling house, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, domestic garage, upgrade to existing farm entrance onto public...Kilbeggan–21 Dec 20262660579
27 Oct 2026to construct a single storey extension to north-west side of existing dwelling and all associated site development works––21 Dec 20262660580
27 Oct 2026change of use of existing butchers to independent wine bar. Permission is also sought for external signage to existing shop front and a proposed...Athlone–21 Dec 20262660581
23 Oct 2026proposed development which will consist of the installation of an external back-up generator and associated compound with paladin fencing and...Moate–17 Dec 20262660574
23 Oct 2026development which will consist of alterations to previously approved hospital extension granted planning under ref: 23/60203. The development...Mullingar–17 Dec 20262660575
23 Oct 2026for the construction of a new private dwelling and detached ancillary garage, for a new waste water treatment system and soil polishing filter, new...Athlone–17 Dec 20262660576
23 Oct 2026construction of a dwelling house & detached garage with treatment system & percolation area with all ancillary site works––17 Dec 20262623
22 Oct 2026to construct a dwelling house, garage, treatment unit & soil polishing filter and all associated site worksAthlone–16 Dec 20262660572
22 Oct 2026development which consists of permission to retain the following: - The rear extension (116.57sq m) to the existing dwelling - The domestic garage...––16 Dec 20262660573
21 Oct 2026Retention Permission to retain (a) existing extensions constructed onto dwelling (155 m2), (b) existing Garage (38.5m2), (c) existing Storage Shed...––15 Dec 20262660569
21 Oct 2026to construct single storey dwelling, domestic garage, install a proprietary wastewater treatment system and all associated site development works––15 Dec 20262660570
21 Oct 2026development which will consist of the following: 1) the proposed demolition of existing single storey derelict dwelling and agricultural sheds 2) the...Kinnegad–15 Dec 20262660571
20 Oct 2026to construct a new dwelling attached to the rear of an existing dwelling, share existing entrance onto public road and all associated site works...–––2660564
20 Oct 2026development which will consist of the demolition of the existing derelict single-storey dwelling and attached rear outbuildings, and the construction...––14 Dec 20262660565
20 Oct 2026development which will consist of constructing a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & percolation area. Permission is also sought for...Moate––2660566
20 Oct 2026to construct a new part two storey / part single storey type dwelling house, domestic garage, new vehicular entrance, proprietary wastewater...––14 Dec 20262660567
20 Oct 2026development of 38 no. two-storey residential units at Ballymahon Road, (Grange South Td.), Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, a site of circa. 1.76 Ha. The...Mullingar––2660568
19 Oct 2026permission to construct a new extension to existing dwelling, alter vehicle entrance onto public road, demolish sheds to the rear, retain existing...Kilbeggan––2660562
19 Oct 2026The development will consist of: (1) Change of use of ground floor from ancillary shop to permanent shop (Area = 73.4 sq.m); (2) Change of use of...Athlone–13 Dec 20262660563
17 Oct 2026development which will consist of proposed agricultural access gate. The development will also consist of partial removal of existing hedgerows to...––11 Dec 20262660561
16 Oct 2026the development will consist of planning permission to construct new slatted shed and ancillary site worksKinnegad–10 Dec 20262661286
16 Oct 2026the development will consist of the following: permission is sought for construction of an extension (5.85 sq.m) to the existing detached garage...Mullingar––2660557
16 Oct 2026the development will consist of: RETENTION of replacement of external cladding and fenestration, 2 no. first-floor windows to the north-facing front...Mullingar–10 Dec 20262660558
16 Oct 2026The development will consist of: RETENTION permission for a single-storey, detached, 119.6m2 garage. Planning permission will consist of the...Kilbeggan–10 Dec 20262660559
16 Oct 2026the construction of a livestock underpass, effluent holding tank and all associated site works––10 Dec 20262660560
16 Oct 2026is being sought to construct a town house. The application will also include connections to existing services and the demolishing of existing toilets...Moate–10 Dec 20262660556
15 Oct 2026the development will consist of the construction of single storey dwelling, a new access drive, and the provision of a new sewage treatment system...Mullingar–9 Dec 20262660555
13 Oct 2026to 1. construct an extension at the side of our dwelling to include two bedrooms, bathroom, storage and living area and 2. to decommission existing...––7 Dec 20262660554
12 Oct 2026to construct a storey & half dwelling (190.2sqm) and a new domestic entrance onto the public roadway. Permission is also sought to install a...––6 Dec 20262660548

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 3 Nov 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
29 Oct 2026proposed development which will consist of the enlargement and upgrading of an existing playing pitch located in the south-western portion of the...–Granted2660467
29 Oct 2026Change of use from class 2 (financial services) to class (medical centre/doctors surgery) together with minor interior alterations and replacement...AthloneGranted2660468
29 Oct 2026retention planning permission for: 1) garage as constructed and temporary use of garage as dwelling, (2) caravan, and (3) 2 no. wooden sheds, and all...AthloneRefused2660469
29 Oct 2026retention of a single-storey, detached, 4.8m tall modular dwelling, connection to existing septic tank, and all associated worksKilbegganRefused2660476
29 Oct 2026development which consists of : (1) Retention permission for private use equestrian sand arena, of overall area: 3,200 sq m, surrounded by a timber...AthloneRefused2660479
28 Oct 2026RETENTION permission for amendment to site boundaries as previously granted under 16/7049–Granted2660465
28 Oct 2026development which will consist of the demolition of an existing 2-storey rear extension and single-storey shed, and the construction of a part...–Granted2660470
27 Oct 2026a private dwelling house, proprietry effluent treatment system and percolation area, domestic garage, entrance onto public road and all ancillary...–Granted2660269
23 Oct 2026EXTENSION of DURATION for development which will consist of change of use of existing retail area to retail with ancillary off-licence useCastlepollardGranted2621
22 Oct 2026development which will consist of the construction of a single-storey type detached dwelling, a detached domestic garage, landscaping, a proposed...KilbegganGranted2660261
21 Oct 2026RETENTION Permission for the following development; as constructed Garage/Store/Stables. Changes made to previously granted garage under planning...KinnegadGranted2660399
21 Oct 2026development which will consist of the installation of a 27-metre high multi-user monopole telecommunications support structure accommodating...–Granted2660453
21 Oct 2026proposed construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling & modifications to the existing front porch as per submitted...–Granted2660455
21 Oct 2026retention permission for replacement of garage door with window to front of existing dwelling and ancillary site worksMullingarGranted2660458
21 Oct 2026retention permission for replacement of garage door with window to front of existing dwelling and ancillary site worksMullingarGranted2660459
21 Oct 2026construction of a part single story / part two-storey dwelling with detached domestic garage/store & install a wastewater treatment system and...–Granted2660461
19 Oct 2026the development consists of Permission to construction of a part two-storey, part single-storey dwelling house, detached garage, new wastewater...KinnegadGranted2660595
19 Oct 2026retention permission for a single storey flat roof extension to an existing dwelling including the conversion of existing outbuildings into habitable...AthloneGranted2660446
19 Oct 2026development which will consist of constructing a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & polishing filter. Permission is also sought for...–Granted2660447
19 Oct 2026to restore and refurbish an original lodge building and construction of a sympathetic extension to the North and East Side of the original building...–Granted2543
16 Oct 2026EXTENSION of DURATION for development consisting of the following works, warehouse and process hall with offices and welfare facilities (circa 1895...MullingarRefused2620
16 Oct 2026retention permission for the following works: change of use of building from domestic to commercial. To retain alteration works carried out...AthloneRefused2660448
16 Oct 2026development which will consist of: 1. The removal of an existing changing / ancillary facilities and replacement with a new detached, single-storey...MoateGranted2660450
16 Oct 2026construction of an astro turf Juvenile sports pitch (100m x43.5m) to the northwest of the existing site and for a juvenile sports pitch (82.7m x...–Granted2660042
15 Oct 2026construction of 01 No. dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & percolating area and all associated site worksMullingarGranted2660394
15 Oct 2026construction of a dwelling house with treatment system and percolation area with all ancillary site works–Granted2660444
13 Oct 2026construction of a single-storey dwelling house, single storey garage, single dwelling treatment system with percolation area, site entrance and all...MoateGranted2660439
13 Oct 2026RETENTION of shed and all ancillary site worksMoateGranted2660441
12 Oct 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...CastlepollardGranted2660437
12 Oct 2026to construct a single storey dwelling with detached domestic garage/store, install a proprietary wastewater treatment system & all associated site...–Granted2660438
9 Oct 2026to renovate existing derelict house and a commercial premises on site to habitable accommodation. Building 01: Located on the north side of the site...–Granted2560546
9 Oct 2026development which will consist of constructing a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & raised percolation area and all associated site...KilbegganGranted2660434
7 Oct 2026to construct a dwelling house & detached garage with septic tank and percolation area with all ancillary site worksCastlepollardRefused2660430
7 Oct 2026for retention permission for partially roofed horse walking structure and domestic shed and associated siteworks, and for planning permission to...–Granted2660431
7 Oct 2026development which will consist of the renovation and extension of an existing detached derelict structure, formerly a dwelling house. The works will...–Refused2660432
6 Oct 2026the proposed demolition of an existing utility room & boiler room to the rear of the existing dwelling house & the proposed construction of a single...KinnegadGranted2660807
5 Oct 2026will consist of the construction of a two-storey dwelling house, single-storey garage, installation of sewerage treatment system with percolation...MoateGranted2660426
2 Oct 2026RETENTION planning permission is for existing vehicle storage and maintenance shed, roadway and entrance, pump house, low garden wall and for the...–Refused2660420
2 Oct 2026to construct 3 no. (100sqm) agricultural sheep sheds, with solar panels located on the roof of each structure (300sqm total) and all associated site...MullingarRefused2660422
2 Oct 2026to construct a bungalow and domestic garage. Permission is also sought to construct a new site entrance, to erect new site boundaries and to install...–Granted2660425

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 3 Nov 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
12 Oct 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...Athlone–Pending2660055
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

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 3 Nov 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

Common questions on Co. Westmeath planning

How many planning applications were lodged in Co. Westmeath in the last 12 months?

In the 12 months to 3 Nov 2026, 744 planning applications were lodged with Westmeath County Council: 320 were granted, 62 were refused, 30 were withdrawn, and 332 remain in progress.

What is the planning refusal rate in Co. Westmeath?

Of decided applications lodged in Co. Westmeath over the 12-month window to 3 Nov 2026, the refusal rate is 16.2%, with a median decision time of 55 days.

How do I check or object to a planning application in Co. Westmeath?

Every application row on this page includes a direct source link to its file on the Westmeath County Council planning register. Public observations or objections generally must be lodged with the council within five weeks of the date the application was received.

About this data

Applications are those received by the Co. Westmeath planning authority in the 12 months to 3 Nov 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.