Planning application received: change of Use from existing 1439sqm secondary school facility to commercial offices and a childcare

In Killbeggan, County Westmeath, a planning application has been lodged with Westmeath County Council to change the use of the former Mercy Secondary School on Dublin Road. The applicant, MSR Childcare Services, proposes converting the 1,439‑square‑metre site from its current secondary school function into commercial offices and a childcare facility. The application was received on 2 June 2026 and is currently in pre‑validation status; council planners are expected to render a decision by 27 July 2026.

The proposal would see the historic school building repurposed for mixed commercial use, potentially providing new office space while also creating a childcare service for local families. The change of use application follows a broader trend of adaptive reuse projects in Westmeath, where former institutional buildings are being considered for alternative functions to meet community needs.

For further information refer to Westmeath County Council Planning portal reference 2660291.

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