17 Whitebeam Avenue, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Retention of a carport conversion into living space in Athlone.
167103 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 22 July 2016
- Reference
- 167103
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 22 July 2016
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 15 m²
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for the conversion of an existing carport into additional living area at the front of an existing dwelling.
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
Retention permission for the conversion of existing carport into additional living area at front of existing dwelling
The historical record
How retention applications have been decided in Westmeath County Council
90% granted
of 610 retention applications granted, refused or part-granted by Westmeath County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 90%45,165
- All categories in Westmeath County Council
- 88%4,963
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Whitebeam Ave, Clonbrusk, Athlone | Aug 2025 | €445,000 | 49 m |
| Clonbrusk, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Apr 2026 | €372,000 | 97 m |
| Carra Maple Court, Clonbrusk, Athlone | Dec 2025 | €345,000 | 128 m |
| Mulberry House, Two Mile Rd Clonbrusk, Athlone | Feb 2025 | €417,500 | 151 m |
| 32 The Glen, Coosan, Athlone | Jul 2025 | €295,000 | 158 m |
| 33 The Glen, Coosan, Athlone | Sept 2025 | €340,000 | 166 m |
| 30 Clonbrusk, Ballymahon Road, Athlone | Jun 2025 | €307,000 | 175 m |
| 36 The Glen, Coosan, Athlone | Sept 2025 | €308,000 | 181 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 received22 July 2016
- Decision due15 September 2016
- Decision issued13 September 2016
- Grant issued17 October 2016
- Permission expiry16 October 2021
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted80 m away
(a) To construct a split level, four bedroom dwelling, (b) to construct a new domestic garage, (c) to…
Whitebeam Avenue , Athlone , Co Westmeath
187107WestmeathLodged 13 Jun 2018New dwelling
- Granted110 m away
Construction of 2 no. 4 bedroom detached houses and all associated site and infrastructural works including…
Clonbrusk , Ballymahon Rd , Athlone
177101WestmeathLodged 8 Jun 2017New dwelling
- Granted120 m away
Demolition of existing single storey side projection and rear conservatory and construct a new two storey…
No.7 Whitebeam Avenue , Athlone , Co.Westmeath
2460503WestmeathLodged 23 Dec 2024Extension
- Granted120 m away
Amend the single storey rear extension as was granted under pl 24/60503 and all associated site works
No.7 Whitebeam Avenue , Athlone , Co.Westmeath
2560287WestmeathLodged 5 Jun 2025Alterations
- Granted150 m away
Retention permission of an existing front porch to an existing dwelling and the conversion of a detached…
Clonbrusk , Athlone , Co Westmeath
197139WestmeathLodged 9 Jul 2019Extension
- Awaiting decision170 m away
The development will consist of the construction of one number, 4 bedroom two storey dwelling and all…
Chestnut Court , Clonbrusk , Athlone
177073WestmeathLodged 18 Apr 2017New dwelling
- Awaiting decision170 m away
The development will consist of the construction of three number, two storey, houses made up of following two…
Two Mile & Chestnut Court , Clonbrusk , Athlone
167026WestmeathLodged 16 Mar 2016Housing estate
- Refused170 m away
The development will consist of the construction of one number, 4 bedroom two storey dwelling and associated…
Chestnut Court , Clonbrusk , Athlone
177005WestmeathLodged 18 Jan 2017New dwelling
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