Hare House, Arcadia, Athlone
Demolition of a shed and extension to build a new extension and create a granny flat.
197126 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 19 June 2019
- Reference
- 197126
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 June 2019
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 187.19 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of an existing side shed and rear extension to construct a new single-storey side and rear extension. It also seeks to subdivide the existing dwelling to provide a granny flat.
- 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
Demolition of an existing shed to the side and existing extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and construction of a single storey extensions to the side and rear of the property. Permission is also sought to subdivide existing dwelling to provide for a granny flat, with associated alterations to elevations, connection to existing services 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
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 8 March 2021.
Notified floor area: 187.19 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Moreno, Arcadia, Athlone | Jan 2026 | €515,000 | 47 m |
| Aisling, Arcadia, Athlone | Aug 2025 | €508,000 | 53 m |
| Moanfin, 1 Mile Arcadia, Athlone | Sept 2025 | €415,000 | 76 m |
| Mariano, Arcadia, Athlone | Aug 2025 | €501,000 | 121 m |
| Ballymahon Road, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Sept 2025 | €300,000 | 132 m |
| Lucerne, Arcadia, Athlone | Mar 2025 | €425,000 | 146 m |
| 60 Sli An Aifrinn, Athlone, Westmeath | Jul 2026 | €465,000 | 156 m |
| 27 Sli An Aifrinn, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €355,000 | 191 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 received19 June 2019
- Further information requested9 August 2019
- Further information received13 November 2019
- Decision due10 December 2019
- Decision issued5 December 2019
- Appeal submitted9 January 2020
- Appeal decided29 May 2020
- Permission expiry28 May 2025
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