Saoirse, Auburn Dublin Rd, Athlone
Retention of two single-storey extensions and a garage conversion in Athlone.
187125 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 10 July 2018
- Reference
- 187125
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 10 July 2018
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for a single-storey extension to the east elevation and another to the west elevation of the existing house. It also includes the retention of a garage conversion into living accommodation.
- Storey
- 1
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
The development consists of the following: (i) retention of a single storey extension to the east elevation of the existing house; (ii) retention of a single storey extension to the west elevation of the existing house; (iii) retention of the conversion of the garage to living accommodation on the south elevation of the existing dwelling and all ancillary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cartrontroy Heights, Ahtlone, Co Westmeath | Apr 2025 | €470,000 | 154 m |
| 16 Cartrontroy Heights, Dublin Rd, Athlone | Oct 2025 | €446,000 | 159 m |
| 38 Valley Court, Athlone, Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €305,000 | 191 m |
| 38a Valley Court, Athlone, Westmeath | Feb 2026 | €317,000 | 198 m |
| 14 The Elms, Cartrontroy, Athlone | May 2025 | €448,000 | 214 m |
| 31 Valley Court, Athlone, County Westmeath | Mar 2025 | €251,000 | 252 m |
| Reynaun, Ferbane, Offaly | Jun 2026 | €115,000 | 257 m |
| 30 Valley Ct, Athlone, Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €350,000 | 258 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 received10 July 2018
- Decision due3 September 2018
- Decision issued30 August 2018
- Grant issued1 October 2018
- Permission expiry30 September 2023
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