New one-and-a-half storey house with garage at Blackmiles, Multyfarnham

James Kane has secured a conditional approval from Westmeath County Council to construct a new one‑and‑a‑half storey dwelling on the Blackmiles site in Multyfarnham. The proposed house will cover roughly 286 square metres and will include an attached open domestic garage of about 32 square metres, providing ample space for vehicles and storage.

The planning application also calls for a new entrance onto the public road, which will give residents direct access to the property. In addition, Kane has sought permission for a packaged wastewater treatment system and a percolation area, together with all associated site works required to manage drainage on the site.

Council documents show that the application was received on 12 May 2026 and the decision was issued on 6 July 2026 under a conditional approval code. The conditions attached to the decision are not detailed in the public record but will need to be met before construction can commence.

The Blackmiles development is situated within the rural setting of Multyfarnham, a town in County Westmeath that has seen a number of residential projects in recent years. Kane’s proposal follows the council’s standard planning process, which includes an assessment of environmental impact and compliance with local design guidelines.

While the approval is conditional, it represents a significant step forward for the project, allowing the applicant to move towards securing contractors and finalising construction plans. The council will monitor compliance with any conditions set out in the decision before full development can proceed.

For further information on the planning application and the council’s decision, see Westmeath County Council planning file 2614.

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