GrantedInfrastructureDecided 11 December 2018

On the River Shannon, at Grace Road, Ranelagh

Installation of a floating mooring, access gangway, and dredging works on the River Shannon.

187160 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 24 August 2018

Reference: 187160
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 24 August 2018
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 1 m²

Summary

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The project involves installing 72m of floating mooring, an access gangway, a new access path, and a 9m low-freeboard unit for small boats. It also includes dredging 65 cubic metres of the riverbed near a protected quay and slipway.

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Development description

The development consists of the installation of 72m of floating mooring, access gangway and construction of a new access plinth and path connecting to existing path. Installation of a single 9m length unit with lower freeboard for canoes and small boats. Cleaning and small amount of dredging 65m3 of the area beside the existing quay steps to improve access for small boats and canoes. The proposal will involve works to or within the curtilage of the following protected structure quay and slipway (rps 097). A natura impact statement and ecological impact assessment have been prepared and included as part of the planning application.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
18 Marine View, Athlone, Co Westmeath	Mar 2026	€200,000	193 m
26 St. Kierans Terrace, Athlone, Co. Westmeath	May 2025	€105,000	230 m
34 St Kierans Terrace, Athlone, Westmeath	Apr 2026	€161,000	247 m
44 Silverquay, Northgate St, Athlone	May 2026	€312,500	296 m
Apt 84, Silverquay, Northgate St	Nov 2025	€203,000	296 m
Apt 2 - Silver Quay, Northgate Street, Athlone	Feb 2026	€350,000	296 m
Apartment 38, Silver Quay Northgate Street, Athlone	Apr 2025	€227,000	296 m
78 Silverquay, Athlone, Co Westmeath	May 2025	€185,000	296 m

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Key dates

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Application received24 August 2018
Further information requested18 October 2018
Further information received14 November 2018
Decision due11 December 2018
Decision issued11 December 2018
Grant issued13 February 2019
Permission expiry12 February 2024

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