5 Woodville Close, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Retention of an attic conversion with a side dormer window in Athlone.
167005 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 3 February 2016
- Reference
- 167005
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 3 February 2016
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 153.3 m²
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for an attic conversion in an existing two-storey semi-detached house. The conversion includes a stairwell, a side dormer window, and rear velux windows, totalling 19.3 square metres.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
The development consists of the retention of an attic conversion in an existing two storey semi -detached four bedroomed dwelling to include stairwell, dormer style window to the side and velux windows to the rear, with a floor area totalling 19.3 square metres
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Support high quality residential consolidation and sustainable intensification at appropriate locations in a manner that does not impact negatively on the amenities or character of an area.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the ATLAP 2014-2020 (2014–2025). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Woodville Close, Woodville Grange, Cornamaddy | Jan 2025 | €375,000 | 42 m |
| 10 Woodville Crescent, Woodville Grange, Athlone | Oct 2025 | €377,000 | 168 m |
| 2 Woodville Crescent, Cornamaddy, Athlone | Sept 2025 | €365,000 | 180 m |
| Apt 23, Bastion Quay, Athlone | May 2025 | €380,000 | 230 m |
| 15 Woodville Lawn, Woodville Grange, Athlone | Oct 2025 | €447,000 | 231 m |
| 27 The Orchard, Blyry, Cornamaddy | Sept 2025 | €282,000 | 296 m |
| 1 Coill Ur, Ballymahon Rd, Athlone | Apr 2025 | €340,000 | 305 m |
| 2 Coill Ur, Woodville, Athlone | May 2025 | €270,000 | 310 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 February 2016
- Decision due29 March 2016
- Decision issued23 March 2016
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