Council announce plan for former Market House in Castlepollard
Westmeath County Council have announced the commencement of the Part 8 Statutory Public Consultation and Planning Process regarding the regeneration of the former Market House, The Square, Castlepollard.
The proposed development is funded by the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), which is provided to support job creation in rural areas, address de-population of rural communities and support improvements in towns and villages and outlying areas, as set out in Project Ireland 2040.
Westmeath County Council have engaged the consultants Cooney Architects and Keys Monaghan Architects, joint venture, to prepare the design.
The proposal for the former Market House is intended to positively enhance and regenerate the area with the development of an attractive and sustainable community hub for the benefit of residents, visitors and businesses and the creation of place where communities can thrive.
As part of the process, Westmeath County Council are inviting all stakeholders and interested parties including residents, retailers, institutions, and businesses as well as community and sporting groups to express their views on the proposals.
To facilitate this engagement, plans and particulars of the proposed development are available for inspection at https://consult.westmeathcoco.ie/en and can be inspected or purchased at the offices of the Municipal District of Mullingar Kinnegad, Westmeath County Council, Áras An Chontae, Mount Street, Mullingar, N91 FH4N from 9.30am to 4pm each day, excluding weekends and bank holidays, from the 28 February to 30 March.
Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed development, may be made in writing no later than 5pm on Thursday 14 April: at https://consult.westmeathcoco.ie/en; or in writing, marked ‘Proposed Development of Community Hub at Market House Castlepollard’ to the Administrative Officer, Planning Section, Westmeath County Council, Áras An Chontae, Mount Street, Mullingar, N91 FH4N.