Castlelost , Rochfortbridge , Co. Westmeath

What’s proposed

development will consist of the proposed construction of a a dormer style extension to rear of existing cottage dwelling. Demolition of existing garden shed to accommodate location of proposed development. Decommissioning of existing septic tank and percolation area to be replaced with a proprietary treatment system and percolation area, inclusive of all ancillary site works

2660051 is a planning application to Westmeath County Council for development will consist of the proposed construction of a a dormer style extension to, received on 15 Feb 2026; permission was refused on 8 Apr 2026.

Planning details

Reference: 2660051
Local authority: Westmeath County Council
Status: Refused · register status “APPLICATION FINALISED”
Received: 15 Feb 2026
Observations close: 23 Mar 2026 (closed 183 days ago)
Decision due: 11 Apr 2026 · decided 8 Apr 2026
Decision: Refused on 8 Apr 2026
Proposed development: development will consist of the proposed construction of a a dormer style extension to rear of existing cottage dwelling. Demolition of existing garden shed to accommodate location of proposed development. Decommissioning of existing septic tank and percolation area to be replaced with a proprietary treatment system and percolation area, inclusive of all ancillary site works
As published by the register.
Site area: 2,190 m² from the mapped boundary, not the council's figure
Applicant: Not published — the national feed carries no applicant name council register

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Appeal

Not appealed.

Commencement

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Provenance

Register row from the national planning applications feed (NPAD), fetched 18 Sept 2026, 15:44 (store id 493132). Deadlines were computed by the store from the received / decided dates under the Planning and Development Act 2000 and are recorded as events, not recomputed here. Council register: http://www.eplanning.ie/WestmeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660051/0.

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What’s proposed

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Castlelost , Rochfortbridge , Co. Westmeath

What’s proposed

Planning details

Nearby 4 applications within 500 m in the last 5 years

Appeal

Commencement

Zoning at the site

Designations within 250 m

Provenance

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