Cornamagh, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Conversion of a work therapy unit into a residential community home, plus a new respite unit and demolition of tunnels.
177063 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 7 April 2017
- Reference
- 177063
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 April 2017
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 351.8 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development includes changing the use of a work therapy unit to a residential community home with an extension. It also proposes a new respite residential unit, a shared wastewater treatment system, and the demolition of two horticulture tunnels and beds.
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Official record
Development description
- The change of use of an existing work therapy unit to a residential community home and its extension together with associated external works
- A respite residential unit together with associated external works. Both developments will be served by a single wastewater treatment system assigned by specialists. 3 the demolition of two horticulture tunnels and associated horticulture beds
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornamagh, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Jan 2025 | €680,000 | 376 m |
| Gardanafela, Cornamagh, Athlone | Sept 2025 | €340,000 | 433 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received7 April 2017
- Decision due1 June 2017
- Decision issued30 May 2017
- Grant issued4 July 2017
- Permission expiry3 July 2022
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