31 Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Retention of an attic conversion into a bedroom and en-suite in Athlone.
177059 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 6 April 2017
- Reference
- 177059
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 6 April 2017
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 36 m²
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for the conversion of attic space into a bedroom and en-suite bathroom. This is located within the third floor of an existing townhouse and includes associated rooflights.
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 of conversion of attic space into a bedroom and en-suite, within third floor of the existing townhouse together with associated rooflights and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37a Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €120,000 | 29 m |
| 38a Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €120,000 | 34 m |
| 39 Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €200,000 | 38 m |
| 8a Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeathnot full market price | Mar 2026 | €185,000 | 50 m |
| 10 Shannon Weir, Athlone, Westmeath | Mar 2025 | €274,250 | 53 m |
| 13 Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €200,000 | 61 m |
| 14 Shannon Weir, Athlone, Westmeath | Jul 2025 | €250,000 | 69 m |
| 2a Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €120,000 | 82 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 received6 April 2017
- Decision due31 May 2017
- Decision issued30 May 2017
- Grant issued4 July 2017
- Permission expiry3 July 2022
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