Planning refused: proposed development and change of use within its curtilage (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 019-21

Westmeath County Council has rejected a planning application submitted by Danny Mc Gee for a proposed development and change of use within the curtilage of Ardeevin House, Bellview, Dublin Road, Mullingar. The property, a protected structure (RPS Ref: 019‑21), is subject to strict conservation guidelines. The council’s decision, recorded in the county’s planning portal, cites concerns that the proposed changes would compromise the architectural integrity and historic value of the building. Mr Mc Gee had sought permission to alter the use of the premises, but the council determined that the alterations would not be compatible with the protected status of the structure. The refusal follows a review of the application against the county’s planning policy and the national heritage register. Local residents and heritage groups had previously expressed reservations about the proposed changes. The decision is now part of the public record and can be accessed through the council’s online planning database. For further details, see the Westmeath County Council planning portal.

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