Planning · Co. Westmeath

Planning Applications in Westmeath

694 applications in the last 12 months across the county. 86.4% of decided applications are granted, with a typical decision in 62 days. Every application since 2017 is on the map below.

Planning applications

694

last 12 months

Decisions granted

86.4%

1,356 decided · 3 yrs

Typical decision time

62 days

median · last 3 yrs

Homes approved

1,364

24 months · 29 big schemes

Applications over time

Monthly planning applications in Westmeath since 2017, by what's being applied for.

Biggest housing schemes

The largest schemes applied for in Westmeath in the last 24 months (amendments to already-permitted schemes excluded).

278 homesPendingRathgowan or Farranshock (townland), Mullingar, Co. WestmeathApr 2026

the following Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising of 278 no. residential units, 1 no. childcare facility and all ancillary

245 homesGrantedDublin Road, Petitswood Townland, MullingarOct 2024

development of 245 no. residential units (a Large-scale Residential Development - LRD) and supporting infrastructure at Dublin Road, Petitsw

130 homesGrantedBallinderry Road, Mullingar, Co WestmeathMar 2025

development to amend a permitted SHD An Bord Pleánala Ref. No. 313099-22 comprising 130 no. residential dwellings. The proposed development

129 homesGrantedLands at Boreen Bradach, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath.May 2025

a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site of c.4.279 ha (gross) at Boreen Bradach, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath. The main developm

125 homesGrantedKillucan Road, Kinnegad, Co WestmeathMay 2025

construction of a large-scale residential development [LRD] of 125 no. residential units (103 no. houses and 22 no. apartments) and a childc

104 homesGrantedArdmore Road, Mullingar, Co. WestmeathMay 2025

the development of 104 no. residential units (a Large-scale Residential Development - LRD) and supporting infrastructure at Ardmore Road, Ba

94 homesGrantedlands at Lissywollen, Kilnafaddoge & Retreat Athlone, County WestmeathJul 2025

for a residential development, on lands located in the townlands of Lissywollen, Kilnafaddoge & Retreat, Athlone, County Westmeath. The prop

94 homesPendinglands at Lissywollen, Kilnafaddoge & Retreat Athlone, County WestmeathJun 2025

permission for a residential development, on lands located in the townlands of Lissywollen, Kilnafaddoge & Retreat, Athlone, County Westmeat

On the map

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every Irish local authority · since 2017

Big-scheme markers show the number of homes. Hover any point for details. Source: local-authority planning registers (LGMA, Dublin City, Cork City); updated with each data refresh.

Planning in other counties

Based on planning applications published by Westmeath County Council since 2017. Grant rate = granted ÷ (granted + refused) for applications received in the last 3 years; decision time is the median from receipt to decision. Homes approved counts stated unit counts on granted residential applications in the last 24 months and excludes amendments to already-permitted schemes. Not planning advice.