9 Retreat Park, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Demolition of a fire-damaged semi-detached house in Athlone.
167159 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 22 November 2016
- Reference
- 167159
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 November 2016
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 146.33 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to demolish an existing fire-damaged semi-detached dwelling house and carry out associated site works.
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
Planning permission to demolish my existing fire damaged semi-detached dwelling house and 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 | 67 m |
| 123 Auburn Heights, Athlone, Westmeath | Jun 2026 | €340,000 | 80 m |
| 113 Auburn Heights, Athlone, Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €314,500 | 123 m |
| 107 Retreat Park, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Feb 2026 | €400,000 | 147 m |
| 6 Retreat Road, Athlone, County Westmeath | Apr 2026 | €507,000 | 165 m |
| 51 Retreat Park, Athlone, Co Westmeatrh | Apr 2025 | €345,000 | 180 m |
| 43 Retreat Park, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Feb 2026 | €457,000 | 218 m |
| 75 Auburn Heights, Athlone, Westmeath | Jul 2026 | €263,000 | 301 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 November 2016
- Decision due25 January 2017
- Decision issued24 January 2017
- Grant issued27 February 2017
- Permission expiry26 February 2022
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