Development of a multi-unit residential scheme comprising a total of 26 No. residential units on a site of 0.59 Ha…

Application details

Planning reference

22281

Council

Westmeath County Council

Proposal description

Development of a multi-unit residential scheme comprising a total of 26 No. residential units on a site of 0.59 Ha, at the Former Carmelite Monastery (Protected Structure) and grounds. The development will consist of: (1) Demolition of 2 No. two-storey dormitory buildings and 2 No. agricultural buildings on the site; (2) Modifications to former Carmelite Monastery residential building consisting of the re-use, remodelling and extension of the existing three-storey protected structure to provide 9 No. apartments, comprising 4 No. 2-bedroom apartments and 5 No. 1-bedroom apartments; (3) Construction of 14 No. two-storey semi-detached dwellings to the rear (east) of the protected structure; and (4) Associated site works including car parking, communal amenity space, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments and all above and below ground works associated with connection to services; This application relates to a proposed development consisting of the carrying out of works to, and within the curtilage of, a protected structure (Former Carmelite Monastery, WCC RPS Ref. No. 030-054, NIAH Reg. No. 15317066). Part of the proposed development is located within an Architectural Conservation Area.

Location / address

Former Carmelite Monastery, Legan Townland, The Newtown Moate

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

25 May 2022

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

20 Dec 2022

Final grant date

26 Jan 2023