One Cityquarter, Athlone Town Centre Shopping Centre, Athlone
Change of use of the first floor of One Cityquarter in Athlone from medical use to offices.
177092 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 15 May 2017
- Reference
- 177092
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 May 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for a change of use of the first floor of 'One Cityquarter' at Athlone Town Centre. The 653 sqm space will be converted from its permitted medical use to office use.
- Floor area
- 653 m²
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
Acting solely for and on behalf of its sub-fund national property fund, intend to apply for permission for development at this site of c. 0.0653 ha at "one cityquarter", athlone town centre, shopping centre, athlone, co westmeath. Permission is sought for change of use of the 1st floor (c. 653 sqm) from permitted medical use to offices (class 3)
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viability of town centres, through consolidating development, encouraging a mix of uses and maximising the use of land.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 St Brigids Terrace, Athlone, Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €272,500 | 124 m |
| Glenina, Southern Station Rd, Athlone | Aug 2025 | €364,000 | 166 m |
| Lara, Court Devenish, Athlone | Jan 2025 | €215,000 | 182 m |
| 45 St Francis Terrace, Athlone, Westmeath | Sept 2025 | €268,250 | 194 m |
| 5 Court Devenish, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Jan 2026 | €330,000 | 215 m |
| 6c Preaching Lane, Athlone, Westmeath | Sept 2025 | €160,000 | 235 m |
| 11 Mardyke St, Athlone, Westmeath | Feb 2026 | €150,000 | 235 m |
| 6b Preaching Lane, Athlone, Westmeath | Sept 2025 | €155,000 | 237 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 received15 May 2017
- Decision due9 July 2017
- Decision issued5 July 2017
- Grant issued16 August 2017
- Permission expiry15 August 2022
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