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

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Application timeline

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

8 Aug 2025Application received
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2 Oct 2025Further information requested
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22 Dec 2025Further information received
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24 Jun 2026Council decisionGranted with conditions
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29 Jul 2026Grant recorded
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NPAD · source SHA-256: 8617a845f062861f73d74a1ce6965dfe59d6a4de2ceeb713be0bd3da9fe3855a · field: GrantDate

What changed

Updated in the retained record: Further information received.

Compare the previous and updated values

Further information received: 2026-03-18 → 2025-12-22

Observed: 30 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

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

to construct a single storey dwelling (179.5sqm), a domestic garage (45.3sqm) and a new domestic entrance onto the public roa…About 2.2 km · Toberaquill , Monilea , Mullingar Co. Westmeath.Ref 2660405 · Further Information
RETENTION planning permission to retain 2-no. previously built extensions to existing bungalow type dwelling totalling 97.9sq…About 2.6 km · Cullionbeg , Mullingar , WestmeathRef 2660359 · Permission granted with conditions
to construct one number detached dwelling, one number detached garage, to create new entrance to public road, to connect to p…About 3.0 km · Culleen Beg , Mullingar , Co. WestmeathRef 2660209 · Permission granted with conditions
to (a) demolish a two-storey house (floor area c.441.00sq.m), (b) decommission and remove a domestic septic tank, (c) erect a…About 3.1 km · Lough Owel Lodge , Cullionmore Mullingar , Co. Westmeath.Ref 2660267 · Permission granted with conditions
the Construction of a new CVRT Centre (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing Centre) with a total floor area of 780m2. Th…About 3.9 km · Site 39 Lough Sheever Corporate Park , Ballyglass Mullingar , Co. Westmeath.Ref 2560566 · New Application

Documents & sources

Westmeath County Council · Reference 2560402

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: 8617a845f062861f73d74a1ce6965dfe59d6a4de2ceeb713be0bd3da9fe3855a

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: 8617a845f062861f73d74a1ce6965dfe59d6a4de2ceeb713be0bd3da9fe3855a

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-30T08:18:53.028696+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-29.

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

All recorded updates to this application

Dates below show when a change was first retained, not when a planning event happened.

2026-09-30
- Further information received: 2026-03-18 → 2025-12-22

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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