Can it be built in Westmeath?
Water, electricity, planning and housing starts in Westmeath, from the operators' own registers.
In Westmeath, 1 of 21 settlements have no spare wastewater capacity and 3 have limited capacity; 6 of 11 substations show no spare demand capacity; 611 homes were started in the past 12 months (6.3 per 1,000 people).
Wastewater capacity
| Settlement | Plant | Capacity | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rathowen | Rathowen WWTP | Red | |
| Ballymore | Ballymore WWTP | Amber | Yes |
| Collinstown | Collinstown WWTP | Amber | |
| Rochfortbridge | Rochfortbridge WWTP | Amber | |
| Athlone | Athlone WWTP | Green | |
| Ballinalack | Ballinalack WWTP | Green | |
| Ballynacarrigy | Ballynacarrigy WWTP | Green | |
| Castlepollard | Castlepollard WWTP | Green | |
| Castletown Geoghegan | Castletown Geoghegan WWTP | Green | |
| Clonmellon | Clonmellon WWTP | Green | |
| Delvin | Delvin WWTP | Green | |
| Hillside, Finnea | Hillside, Finnea WWTP | Green | |
| Kilbeggan | Kilbeggan WWTP | Green | |
| Killucan-Rathwire | Killucan WWTP | Green | |
| Kinnegad | Kinnegad WWTP | Green | |
| Milltownpass - Millview H.E. | Millview H.E. (Milltownpass) WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Moate | Moate WWTP | Green | |
| Mullingar | Mullingar WWTP | Green | |
| Multyfarnham | Multyfarnham WWTP | Green | |
| Raharney | Raharney WWTP | Green | |
| Tyrellspass | Tyrellspass WWTP | Green |
Electricity substations
| Substation | Class | Demand MVA | Gen MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATHLONE (897000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 12.4 |
| BALLINDERRY (383000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DELVIN (123000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| GARRYCASTLE (976000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 7.6 | 15.5 |
| MOATE (073000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| NEWBROOK (465000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| ATHLONE (897000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 7.6 | 15.5 |
| BUSHFIELD (478000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 6.5 | 12.3 |
| LOUGHANALLA (613000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| MULLINGAR (693000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| MULLINGAR (693000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 10.9 | 24.8 |
Planning
Applications lodged in Westmeath, data to 30 Oct 2026. Median decision time 60 days.
By town (within ~3 km)
| Town | Applications (12m) | Homes granted | One-off houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullingar | 96 | 374 | 0 |
| Moate | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| Rochfortbridge | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| Kilbeggan | 19 | 47 | 0 |
| Collinstown | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| Castlepollard | 16 | 6 | 0 |
| Multyfarnham | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Delvin | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| Castletown Geoghegan | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Milltownpass | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Killucan | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Clonmellon | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Ballynacarrigy | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyrellspass | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Ballinalack | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Streamstown | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ballymore | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Raharney | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rathowen | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Large schemes (50+ homes)
the following Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising of 278 no. residential units, 1 no. childcare facility and all ancillary development works including 3 no. ESB substations, footpaths, cycle lanes, car and bicycle parking, drainage, bin storage, public lighting, landscaping/amenity areas and boundary treatments. Access will be via Rathgowan Park from the existing roundabout on the
proposed development which consists of 75 no. dwellings, comprised of 58 no. 2 storey, 3 & 4 bedroom, semi-detached and terraced houses, and, 17 no. apartments & duplex units comprised of: (a) 5 no. 1 bed apartments, 1 no. 2 bed apartment & 3 no. 3 bed duplex units in a 3 storey building (i.e. Block E / No.s 1-9 Kilnafaddoge Drive) & (b) 4 no. 2 bed apartments & 4 no. 3 bed duplex units in a 3 sto
Demolition of an existing residential dwelling house (169 sq.m); Construction of 58 no. two-storey dwelling house units, consisting of; o 43 no. 3 bed dwellings, o 15 no. 4 bed dwellings. Construction of 16 no. three-storey duplex units, consisting of; o 6 no. 1 bed dwellings, o 10 no. 2 bed dwellings. Provision of ancillary facilities for the duplex units including communal amenity space, secure
development comprising 93 no. residential units and a childcare facility at Saunders Bridge, Ardmore Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, on a site of 4.48 Ha. The proposed development will consist of: 81 no. 2-storey housing units; 5 no. 3 bed mid terraced units, 54 no.3 bed semi-detached units, 22 no. 4 bed semi-detached units and 12 no. 2 bed apartment units in a singular block, a creche facility (c
for a residential development, on lands located in the townlands of Lissywollen, Kilnafaddoge & Retreat, Athlone, County Westmeath. The proposed development consists of 94 no. dwellings, comprised of 63 no. 2 storey, 2 & 3 bed semi-detached and terraced houses, and 31 no. apartments & duplex units accommodated in 2 no. 3 storey buildings, comprised of: (a) 15 no. 2 bed apartments in 1 no. 3 storey
the development of 104 no. residential units (a Large-scale Residential Development - LRD) and supporting infrastructure at Ardmore Road, Ballinderry Td., Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, a site of circa 3.3 hectares. The proposed development will comprise the construction of 104 no. residential units as presents: 17 no. 2-bedroom mid-terrace houses all at two-storey height; 50 no. 3-bedroom houses compr
construction of a large-scale residential development [LRD] of 125 no. residential units (103 no. houses and 22 no. apartments) and a childcare facility as follows: (A) The residential provision will comprise: 11 no. two-storey 2 bed terrace units (98 sq. m. gross floor area each), 56 no. two-storey 3 bed terrace units (112.1 sq. m. gross floor area each) and 26 no. two-storey 4 bed terrace units
a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site of c.4.279 ha (gross) at Boreen Bradach, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath. The main development site is bounded by Boreen Bradach Road (L-5014)/Bun Daire estate to the east/north-east, St Etchen’s National School to the west and St Etchen’s Court to the south. The proposed development will comprise a residential scheme of 129 no. houses along with ch
development to amend a permitted SHD An Bord Pleánala Ref. No. 313099-22 comprising 130 no. residential dwellings. The proposed development will consist of a reduction in the overall number of dwellings permitted from 130 to 117 by way of the omission of 3 no 2.5 storey apartment /duplex buildings in the eastern part of the site and replacement of these with 2 no. semi-detached 2 storey dwellings
Housing starts
Public projects in Westmeath
| Project | Stage | Cost | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullingar Courthouse - PPP: Ongoing Unitary Charge Payments | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Courts Service |
| Canal Avenue & Environs Regeneration Project | 4. Implementation | – | Westmeath County Council |
| Saplings Mullingar & Gaelscoil an Choillin - 20373E & 20237V | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (Athlone campus) STEM building | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science |
| Mullingar Radiation Department | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Mullingar Theatres | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Athlone Sewerage Scheme | 4. Implementation | – | Uisce Éireann |
| Athlone Flood Relief Scheme | 4. Implementation | – | Westmeath County Council |
| Kinnegad Regeneration, Phase 1 | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Westmeath County Council |
| Athlone Town Centre Regeneration and Enhancement | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Westmeath County Council |
| Blackhall, Mullingar | 4. Implementation | – | Westmeath County Council |
| Loughanaskin | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Westmeath County Council |
| Athlone Tourism Cultural Quarter | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Westmeath County Council |
| Lissywollen, Athlone | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Ardmore Road, Mullingar | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Castlepollard Regeneration - Phase 1 | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Westmeath County Council |
| St Vincent's Care Centre, Athlone | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Health |
| Coill Rua, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Athlone Town Regeneration Call 2 | 4. Implementation | – | Westmeath County Council |
| Kinnegad Regeneration, Phase 2 | 4. Implementation | – | Westmeath County Council |
| Mean Scoil an Chlochair, Kilbeggan, Westmeath -63221U | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co Westmeath | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Royal Canal Greenway - Westmeath - Ancillary Works | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Transport |
| National Cycle Network - Athlone Bridge Cycleway (Castle to the Marina) | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Transport |
| National Cycle Network - Whitegates to the Marina Cycleway | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Transport |
| Kilbeggan to Mullingar Greenway | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| National Cycle Network- Galway to Athlone Cycleway | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Transport |
| Castlepollard Regeneration - Phase 2 | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Westmeath County Council |
| St Mary's Special School - 18534N | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Education |
| St. Finian's College -63280N | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Education |
| Mullingar MRH OPD | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Regional Hospital Mullingar | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Health |
| Athlone Community College 71410T | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Blackhall, Mullingar - Purchase of Blackhall Site | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Westmeath County Council |
| Blackhall, Mullingar - Masterplan for Blackhall site | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Westmeath County Council |
| Blackhall, Mullingar - Mullingar Regional Sports Complex | 4. Implementation | – | Westmeath County Council |
| Modular/Pod Units For Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) in Columb Barracks, Mullingar | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth |
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Sources: Uisce Éireann capacity registers; ESB Networks capacity heatmap; National Planning Application Database; DHLGH commencement notices; NDP construction pipeline. Registers are indicative, not connection offers.