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Planning near you · Westmeath · Ref 2560402

For retained development, and for proposed development and change of use, all at…

Knockdrin Castle , Knockdrin , Co. Westmeath

Permission granted with conditions

Council decision recorded: June 24, 2026

Applicant
Sandy Lane Properties Ltd
Proposed use
See council description
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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

  1. Application received
    Source: NPAD

    NPAD · source SHA-256: 815c4f9f3d8d7fab2bcc4b97993162bec2e51d54c1cf3df504d869c5beead260 · field: ReceivedDate

  2. Further information requested
    Source: NPAD

    NPAD · source SHA-256: 815c4f9f3d8d7fab2bcc4b97993162bec2e51d54c1cf3df504d869c5beead260 · field: FIRequestDate

  3. Further information received
    Source: NPAD

    NPAD · source SHA-256: 815c4f9f3d8d7fab2bcc4b97993162bec2e51d54c1cf3df504d869c5beead260 · field: FIRecDate

  4. Council decisionGranted with conditions
    Source: NPAD

    NPAD · source SHA-256: 815c4f9f3d8d7fab2bcc4b97993162bec2e51d54c1cf3df504d869c5beead260 · field: DecisionDate

  5. Grant recorded
    Source: NPAD

    NPAD · source SHA-256: 815c4f9f3d8d7fab2bcc4b97993162bec2e51d54c1cf3df504d869c5beead260 · field: GrantDate

What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Knockdrin Castle , Knockdrin , Co. Westmeath. Proposal excerpt: “for retained development, and for proposed development and change of use, all at Knockdrin Castle and within its curtilage (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-022), a site of circa. 10.48 hectares. A Natura Impact Stat…”

The source records zero homes despite housing wording. Do not use this as a verified housing total.

Sources disagree on some fields. The latest reported value is shown; differences require review.

Location & nearby applications

Knockdrin Castle , Knockdrin , Co. Westmeath

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Nearby applications

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Documents & sources

Westmeath County Council · Reference 2560402

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: 815c4f9f3d8d7fab2bcc4b97993162bec2e51d54c1cf3df504d869c5beead260

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: 815c4f9f3d8d7fab2bcc4b97993162bec2e51d54c1cf3df504d869c5beead260

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:01:01.093510+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file
for retained development, and for proposed development and change of use, all at Knockdrin Castle and within its curtilage (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-022), a site of circa. 10.48 hectares. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application. The development for which retention is sought comprises: 1. The restoration and refurbishment of Knockdrin Castle (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-022), including 12 no. guest bedrooms, ground floor dining area, bar, ballroom and kitchen. 2. The retention of replacement kitchen windows to the rear of the building and replacement of modern conservatory extension to the east side of the building. 3. Retention of drainage services, water supply services, wastewater services (100PE concrete sewage treatment system discharging to 165 sqm percolation area), utilities, and fire safety services associated with the above restoration and refurbishment works. 4. Works to the Knockdrin Castle entrance gates & lodges (North & South – Protected Structures – RPS Ref: 012-020 & 012-021 respectively), as include the provision of new entrance gates. The proposed development for which permission is sought comprises: 1. Proposed change of use of Knockdrin Castle from residential to an events and hospitality venue as incorporates dining and overnight accommodation. 2. Proposed use of existing vehicular access points to the R394 as comprise the Knockdrin Castle gate lodge, south (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-021) and secondary, north entrance gateway (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-020) to serve the development. 3. Proposed partial realignment of existing wall adjacent to the secondary, north entrance gateway (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-020) for the provision of improved sightlines. 4. Proposed enhancements to internal access roads, as includes continuation of existing access route to front curtilage of Knockdrin Castle, and all associated vehicular and pedestrian wayfinding signage. 5. Proposed provision of 74 no. car parking spaces (including 4 no. accessible parking spaces) and 2 no. coach parking spaces to serve the operational and customer needs of the development. 6. Proposed enclosed waste storage area in the internal courtyard of Knockdrin Castle. 7. Proposed hard and soft landscaping works, as include the restoration and enhancement of formal gardens, pedestrian footpaths, enhanced reception area to front curtilages of Knockdrin Castle, and proposed external lighting.
Application details
Reference
2560402
Applicant
Sandy Lane Properties Ltd
Site address
Knockdrin Castle , Knockdrin , Co. Westmeath
Homes in source field
0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²)
0
Application type
RETENTION
Latest reported outcome
Permission granted with conditions
Date received
August 08, 2025
Decision due
June 24, 2026
Council decision date
June 24, 2026
Authority
Westmeath County Council
Source differences
  • Source status: {"ePlan": "DECISION MADE", "NPAD": "APPLICATION FINALISED"}
  • Proposal description: {"ePlan": "for retained development, and for proposed development and change of use, all at Knockdrin Castle an...", "NPAD": "for retained development, and for proposed development and change of use, all at Knockdrin Castle and within its curtilage (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-022), a site of circa. 10.48 hectares. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application.\r\nThe development for which retention is sought comprises:\r\n1.\tThe restoration and refurbishment of Knockdrin Castle (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-022), including 12 no. guest bedrooms, ground floor dining area, bar, ballroom and kitchen.\r\n2.\tThe retention of replacement kitchen windows to the rear of the building and replacement of modern conservatory extension to the east side of the building.\r\n3.\tRetention of drainage services, water supply services, wastewater services (100PE concrete sewage treatment system discharging to 165 sqm percolation area), utilities, and fire safety services associated with the above restoration and refurbishment works.\r\n4.\tWorks to the Knockdrin Castle entrance gates & lodges (North & South – Protected Structures – RPS Ref: 012-020 & 012-021 respectively), as include the provision of new entrance gates. \r\n\r\nThe proposed development for which permission is sought comprises:\r\n1.\tProposed change of use of Knockdrin Castle from residential to an events and hospitality venue as incorporates dining and overnight accommodation.\r\n2.\tProposed use of existing vehicular access points to the R394 as comprise the Knockdrin Castle gate lodge, south (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-021) and secondary, north entrance gateway (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-020) to serve the development.\r\n3.\tProposed partial realignment of existing wall adjacent to the secondary, north entrance gateway (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-020) for the provision of improved sightlines.\r\n4.\tProposed enhancements to internal access roads, as includes continuation of existing access route to front curtilage of Knockdrin Castle, and all associated vehicular and pedestrian wayfinding signage.\r\n5.\tProposed provision of 74 no. car parking spaces (including 4 no. accessible parking spaces) and 2 no. coach parking spaces to serve the operational and customer needs of the development.\r\n6.\tProposed enclosed waste storage area in the internal courtyard of Knockdrin Castle.\r\n7.\tProposed hard and soft landscaping works, as include the restoration and enhancement of formal gardens, pedestrian footpaths, enhanced reception area to front curtilages of Knockdrin Castle, and proposed external lighting."}
  • Site address: {"ePlan": "Knockdrin Castle Knockdrin Co. Westmeath N91 A0K7", "NPAD": "Knockdrin Castle , Knockdrin , Co. Westmeath"}
  • detail_url: {"ePlan": "https://www.eplanning.ie/WestmeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560402/0", "NPAD": "http://www.eplanning.ie/WestmeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560402/0"}

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