Coosan West Pumping Station, Old Coosan Road, Athlone
Decommissioning of an old pumping station and construction of a new underground pumping station in Athlone.
177143 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 8 August 2017
- Reference
- 177143
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 August 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves decommissioning the existing Coosan West pumping station and constructing a new, higher-volume underground pumping station. It includes a 110m3 underground storm water storage tank, a 7m high vent column, and a new access road.
- Floor area
- 50 m²
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of decommissioning of existing pumping station and all associated ancillaries (underground chambers and above ground kiosks); provision of new higher volume underground pumping station (area c. 50m2) to the east of the existing location including underground pumping and pipework chambers. A new underground storm water storage tank with a capacity of 110m3 and overall depth of 6.3m. All associated pumping equipment, 7m high vent column, new gantry and other ancillary facilities. New site boundary treatment with access road from existing old coosan road and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for, protect and improve the provision, attractiveness, accessibility and amenity value of public open space and amenity areas”
National zoning type: Open space, park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hazelwood, Rindoon, Coosan | Jun 2025 | €253,000 | 218 m |
| St. Joseph'S, Coosan, Athlone | Mar 2026 | €325,000 | 275 m |
| Apartment 3 Jolly Mariner, Coosan, Athlone | Jul 2025 | €317,000 | 290 m |
| 31 Clonbrusk West, Coosan, Athlone | Jun 2026 | €325,000 | 309 m |
| 26 Caislean Riada, Coosan, Westmeath | Jun 2025 | €361,000 | 316 m |
| Baskin, Drumraney, Athlone | May 2026 | €70,000 | 322 m |
| Kiltubber, Drumraney, Athlone | Apr 2026 | €170,000 | 322 m |
| 78 Jolly Marnier, Brick Island, Coosan | Oct 2025 | €305,000 | 338 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 received8 August 2017
- Decision due2 October 2017
- Decision issued29 September 2017
- Grant issued6 November 2017
- Permission expiry5 November 2022
In the area
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- Awaiting decision140 m away
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