No 8 Retreat Park, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Reconstruction of a fire-damaged two-storey house in Athlone.
167031 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 31 March 2016
- Reference
- 167031
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 March 2016
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 159 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application is for the reconstruction of a two-storey dwelling to replace the original structure which was destroyed by fire. The house will connect to existing mains water, foul, and storm sewers.
- Storeys
- 2
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 reconstruction of a two storey dwelling (original structure destroyed by fire) with use of existing mains water, foul & storm sewer with all associated site works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Retreat Park, Athlone, Westmeath | Feb 2025 | €330,000 | 56 m |
| 123 Auburn Heights, Athlone, Westmeath | Jun 2026 | €340,000 | 83 m |
| 113 Auburn Heights, Athlone, Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €314,500 | 131 m |
| 107 Retreat Park, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Feb 2026 | €400,000 | 137 m |
| 6 Retreat Road, Athlone, County Westmeath | Apr 2026 | €507,000 | 153 m |
| 51 Retreat Park, Athlone, Co Westmeatrh | Apr 2025 | €345,000 | 194 m |
| 43 Retreat Park, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Feb 2026 | €457,000 | 229 m |
| 44 Retreat Heights, Athlone, Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €280,000 | 300 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 received31 March 2016
- Further information requested24 May 2016
- Further information received11 July 2016
- Decision due7 August 2016
- Decision issued5 August 2016
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