Unit 1 & 2, Block C, River Village
Change of use from a bookmakers to extend an existing pharmacy in River Village.
18197 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 25 April 2018
- Reference
- 18197
- Authority
- Roscommon County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 April 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves changing the use of Unit 1 from a bookmakers to allow for the extension of the existing pharmacy in Unit 2. The works will include internal layout alterations and new front signage.
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Official record
Development description
Development includes for the change of use from bookmakers at unit 1 by way of extension to existing pharmacy at unit 2, block c as granted under planning reference 07/1440. Development to include alterations to internal layout, proposed new signage to front and all associated site works at
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 River Village, Tuam Rd, Athlone | Apr 2026 | €335,000 | 104 m |
| 12 The Mulberry, River Village, Athlone | Oct 2025 | €220,000 | 133 m |
| Apartment 11, The Mulberry, River Village Athlone | Apr 2026 | €231,000 | 133 m |
| 80 River Village, Monksland, Athlone | Jun 2026 | €337,000 | 181 m |
| 143 River Village, Monksland, Athlone | Aug 2025 | €303,500 | 189 m |
| 100 River Village, Tuam Rd, Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €235,000 | 226 m |
| 86 River Village, Monksland, Athlone | Dec 2025 | €273,000 | 270 m |
| 95 River Village, Monksland, Athlone | Jan 2026 | €245,000 | 272 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 April 2018
- Decision due19 June 2018
- Decision issued31 May 2018
- Grant issued9 July 2018
- Permission expiry8 July 2023
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