Planning near you · Westmeath · Ref 2660471

Planning permission (a 10 year permission) for the proposed development of a Gaelic…

Robinstown Road , Springfield Td , Mullingar

Pre_Validation

Applicant: Westmeath GAA
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

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4 Sep 2026Application received
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NPAD · source SHA-256: f8b6d6071b534e8fe566a1e26fe596f618e461a8192052191e8e2d4f9d646699 · field: ReceivedDate

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 Robinstown Road , Springfield Td , Mullingar. Proposal excerpt: “planning permission (a 10 year permission) for the proposed development of a Gaelic athletic association training and player development centre at, a site of circa. 18.9 hectares. The development comprises the layout and…”

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Location & nearby applications

Robinstown Road , Springfield Td , Mullingar

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

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to construct an extension at the side and rear of my existing dwelling to include a conversion of my existing garage to a bed…About 1.5 km · 6 Harbour Quay , Harbour Road , Mullingar Co. WestmeathRef 2660242 · Permission granted with conditions
development which will consist of the following: (1) Change of use of the site from its former mixed use as a nightclub, offi…About 1.6 km · Site formerly known as the Lake County Nightclub , Fronting Castle Street and Spoutwell Lane , Mullingar Co. WestmeathRef 2660452 · New Application
the 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 dwellin…About 1.7 km · Dublin Road , Petitswood Townland , Mullingar Co. WestmeathRef 2660379 · Permission granted with conditions
attic conversion with roof windows to front and rear roof to create 2 no. Habitable bedrooms with all associated ancillary wo…About 1.7 km · 4 Maple Drive , Royal Canal Mullingar , Co. WestmeathRef 2660252 · Permission granted with conditions

Documents & sources

Westmeath County Council · Reference 2660471

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: f8b6d6071b534e8fe566a1e26fe596f618e461a8192052191e8e2d4f9d646699

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: f8b6d6071b534e8fe566a1e26fe596f618e461a8192052191e8e2d4f9d646699

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:01:00.026799+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

planning permission (a 10 year permission) for the proposed development of a Gaelic athletic association training and player development centre at, a site of circa. 18.9 hectares. The development comprises the layout and provision of 6 no. full sized Gaelic sport playing pitches (5 no. grass and 1 no. all-weather), associated perimeter floodlighting and ball nets, 1 no. all-weather hurling and ball wall, for training purposes, supporting outdoor maintenance building of 271 sqm. The proposed development comprises a comprehensive landscape proposal as provides for woodland retention, ecological buffers, new areas of native species planting and biodiversity net gain and a linear walking loop. Presented within the landscape setting is the proposed construction of a supporting facilities building totalling 9,695 sqm (ground floor 6,478 sqm and first floor 3,217 sqm) of which; 5,310 sqm is dedicated to the necessary changing and player support facilities, 1,414 sqm for community gymnasium, physiotherapy and sports health suites, 1,942 sqm for community conference, dining and hospitality space and 1,029 sqm of community & civic assembly space and internal circulation needs. A 210 seated spectator area is integrated into the facilities building design as addresses the main premier pitch. The pitch facilities and supporting building are accessed via a proposed new access road and junction off the Robinstown Link Road, and presented with parking for 335 no. cars, 10 no. coaches and 80 no. secure, covered cycle stands associated supporting lighting, and all above and below ground associated works. The proposal also benefits from a proposed active travel (pedestrian/cycle) link from the Delvin Road adjacent St. Loman’s GAA grounds. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and accompanies this application.

Application details

Reference: 2660471
Applicant: Westmeath GAA
Site address: Robinstown Road , Springfield Td , Mullingar
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Pre_Validation
Date received: September 04, 2026
Decision due: October 29, 2026
Authority: Westmeath County Council

Source differences

Source status: {"ePlan": "NEW APPLICATION", "NPAD": "PRE_VALIDATION"}
Proposal description: {"ePlan": "(a 10 year permission) for the proposed development of a Gaelic athletic association training and p...", "NPAD": "planning permission (a 10 year permission) for the proposed development of a Gaelic athletic association training and player development centre at, a site of circa. 18.9 hectares. \r\nThe development comprises the layout and provision of 6 no. full sized Gaelic sport playing pitches (5 no. grass and 1 no. all-weather), associated perimeter floodlighting and ball nets, 1 no. all-weather hurling and ball wall, for training purposes, supporting outdoor maintenance building of 271 sqm. The proposed development comprises a comprehensive landscape proposal as provides for woodland retention, ecological buffers, new areas of native species planting and biodiversity net gain and a linear walking loop. Presented within the landscape setting is the proposed construction of a supporting facilities building totalling 9,695 sqm (ground floor 6,478 sqm and first floor 3,217 sqm) of which; 5,310 sqm is dedicated to the necessary changing and player support facilities, 1,414 sqm for community gymnasium, physiotherapy and sports health suites, 1,942 sqm for community conference, dining and hospitality space and 1,029 sqm of community & civic assembly space and internal circulation needs. A 210 seated spectator area is integrated into the facilities building design as addresses the main premier pitch. The pitch facilities and supporting building are accessed via a proposed new access road and junction off the Robinstown Link Road, and presented with parking for 335 no. cars, 10 no. coaches and 80 no. secure, covered cycle stands associated supporting lighting, and all above and below ground associated works. The proposal also benefits from a proposed active travel (pedestrian/cycle) link from the Delvin Road adjacent St. Loman’s GAA grounds. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and accompanies this application."}
Site address: {"ePlan": "Robinstown Road Springfield Td Mullingar", "NPAD": "Robinstown Road , Springfield Td , Mullingar"}
detail_url: {"ePlan": "https://www.eplanning.ie/WestmeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660471/0", "NPAD": "http://www.eplanning.ie/WestmeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660471/0"}

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