Rathgarve Green, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath

James L. Murtagh Auctioneers are delighted to present this excellent residential development opportunity with Full Planning Permission for a mix of residences in the low density and sought after residential estate of Rathgarve Green, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath. Full Planning Permission was granted in 2022 under Planning File ref 21/55 for the construction of 6no. semi-detached houses, terraced block of 4no. 3 bed units on and 1no. 3-bedroom bungalow in the Rathgarve Green development. The subject site with the proposed residential development forms part of the existing Rathgarve Green estate and the development benefits from existing services, entrance and road. This is an excellent opportunity for developers, investors, builders, and those looking to satisfy the requirements of Housing Associations and Local Authorities. We understand all mains services are available however, all parties will need to satisfy themselves as to availability, capacity and adequacy of same. The proposed development is subject to all necessary site works and conditions in the grant of planning. Location Rathgarve Green is a low-density sought-after residential estate in Castlepollard village, situated just off Water Street beside the Mergon Group manufacturing facility. is a village in north County Westmeath, it lies west of Lough Lene and northeast of Lough Derravaragh and Mullingar. The village is known for its built heritage and is home to Tullynally Castle, a Gothic Revival castle and Fore Abbey, where the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey stand only a mere 5km from the subject property. The village offers an array of both social and essential services and facilities, and is within immediate access to the transport nodes. The village has a dedicated Local Action Group stemming from the Westmeath County Councils five year action plan for Castlepollard adopted in 2018. The aim of the plan is to consistently build on and promote business and commercial, services and amenities, culture, heritage and tourism and sustainability. Castelpollard Community College is set for a major expansion and upgrade of the faciltiies having been given the green light for the development in January 2024. Castlepollard has also been selected for the Governments Town Centre First Initiative a programme aiming to tackle vacancy and dereliction and each town has been allocated €30,000 to complete a comprehensive town plan. Those who choose to live in Castlepollard have the benefit of the village services and facilities yet also enjoy the peaceful countryside living. The subject property benefits from just that, located less than a 5 minute drive from the village yet harnesses all the trappings of its countryside setting. Zoning The lands are zoned Established Residential and Open Space under the Westmeath County Development Act 2021 -2027. Under the Established Residential zoning, the objective is to Support high quality residential consolidation and sustainable intensification at appropriate locations in a manner that does not impact negatively on the amenities or character of an area. Part of the site is zoned Open Space however following an application for the proposed Material Contravention of the Westmeath County Development Plan, the planning was considered to be in accordance with the proper planning & development of the area, subject to certain conditions. Further details can be viewed on the Westmeath online planning portal under File ref: 21/55 using the following link