33 Retreat Heights, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Demolition of a side extension to build a new pitched-roof extension and widen the entrance in Athlone.
187006 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 15 January 2018
- Reference
- 187006
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 January 2018
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 36.3 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves demolishing an existing flat-roof side extension to construct a new pitched-roof side extension. It also includes alterations to the front elevation and the widening of the existing site entrance.
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 for the following works:1) demolish existing flat roof side extension and construct a pitched roof side extension to existing dwelling including alterations to existing front elevation finishes
- Widening of the existing site entrance and all 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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Retreat Heights, Athlone, Westmeath | Aug 2025 | €320,000 | 32 m |
| 44 Retreat Heights, Athlone, Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €280,000 | 63 m |
| Lia Fail, Moor View, Athlone | Jun 2025 | €375,000 | 100 m |
| 7 Retreat Heights, Athlone, Westmeath | Jul 2025 | €280,000 | 135 m |
| Glenheather, Retreat Heights, Athlone | Jun 2026 | €377,000 | 150 m |
| 6 Retreat Road, Athlone, County Westmeath | Apr 2026 | €507,000 | 150 m |
| 107 Retreat Park, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Feb 2026 | €400,000 | 180 m |
| Killyon, Bonavelley, Athlone | Jul 2025 | €411,000 | 203 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 January 2018
- Decision due11 March 2018
- Decision issued5 March 2018
- Grant issued11 April 2018
- Permission expiry10 April 2023
In the area
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- Awaiting decision180 m away
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167182WestmeathLodged 20 Dec 2016New dwelling
- Awaiting decision210 m away
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