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Derelict house restored with rear extension; shed converted to habitable use; new wastewater system

New application awaiting validation

Tanya Cullen wants to restore a derelict house at Castlegaddery, Ballynacargy and add a two-storey extension (63.1 square metres) to the back. The extension will have an office and snug on the ground floor, with kitchen, living and dining areas below. She's also converting an existing shed into a utility room and toilet, and installing a new wastewater treatment system.

Full description from the council file

Permission is sought to bring the derelict dwelling back to habitable residential use. Permission is also sought to construct a split level, two storey extension (63.1sqm) to the rear of the derelict dwelling. Ground level consists of an office/snug area and the basement level consists of a kitchen, living and dining area. Permission is sought for the change of use of the existing domestic shed to habitable use, consisting of a utility room and W/C at basement level. Permission is also sought to decommission the existing septic tank and percolation area and install tertiary treatment system and polishing filter and all associated site works at the above address.

Details

Reference
2660182
Applicant
Tanya Cullen
Site address
Castlegaddery,, Ballynacargy, Ballynacarrigy,, Co. Westmeath,, N91RD93
Status
New Application
Date received
April 16, 2026
Decision due
June 10, 2026
Authority
Westmeath County Council
Source: Westmeath County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2660182 on the council portal →.
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