Main Campus, Athlone Institute of Technology, Dublin Road
Construction of a three-storey STEM building and campus alterations at Athlone Institute of Technology.
197135 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 28 June 2019
- Reference
- 197135
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 June 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe development comprises alterations to the existing campus layout to accommodate a new three-storey STEM building of 6,126 sqm. The project also includes a service building, pedestrian connectivity to the engineering building, a main entrance plaza, and associated landscaping.
- Storeys
- 3
- Floor area
- 6,197 m²
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 comprises alterations to the existing campus layout, including car parking areas, to accommodate, (i) a three storey stem building with a maximum gross floor area of 6,126sqm with screened plant set back at roof level, (ii) a service building of 71sqm and associated service yard;(iii) pedestrian connectivity to the neighbouring engineering building to the north; (iv) main entrance plaza, external tiered seating and associated landscaping; (v) temporary construction access via the west gate, an existing entrance off the dublin road; (vi) temporary construction signage; and (vii) all associated site development works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Protect, provide and improve community, civic and educational facilities and to preserve the open character of institutional lands and the setting of heritage buildings contained within such lands.”
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynaun, Ferbane, Offaly | Jun 2026 | €115,000 | 101 m |
| 16 Willow Park View, Athlone, Park View | Mar 2025 | €277,000 | 261 m |
| 14 The Elms, Cartrontroy, Athlone | May 2025 | €448,000 | 302 m |
| 19 Cartrontroy Heights, Ahtlone, Co Westmeath | Apr 2025 | €470,000 | 316 m |
| 38 Hill Court, Cartron Troy, Athlone | Oct 2025 | €290,000 | 322 m |
| 16 Cartrontroy Heights, Dublin Rd, Athlone | Oct 2025 | €446,000 | 322 m |
| 8 The Elms, Cartrontroy, Athlone | May 2026 | €485,000 | 326 m |
| 38 Valley Court, Athlone, Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €305,000 | 330 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 received28 June 2019
- Further information requested20 August 2019
- Further information received11 November 2019
- Decision due8 December 2019
- Decision issued6 December 2019
- Grant issued14 January 2020
- Permission expiry13 January 2025
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