Fernhill Garden Centre, Cornamagh Td, Ballymahon Road
Construction of new polytunnels and a potting shed at Fernhill Garden Centre.
207145 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 1 October 2020
- Reference
- 207145
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 October 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe development at Fernhill Garden Centre on Ballymahon Road will consist of constructing new polytunnels and a potting shed to support the business.
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
Construction of new polytunnels and potting shed
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for appropriately scaled commercial development that compliments the town centre.”
National zoning type: Commercial, retail
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornamagh, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Jul 2026 | €370,000 | 180 m |
| 9 Cornamaddy Walk, Cornamaddy, Athloneprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €264,317 | 363 m |
| Cornamagh, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Jan 2025 | €680,000 | 372 m |
| 18 The Avenue Esker, Cornamaddy, Athloneprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €299,559 | 382 m |
| 7 The Walk, Esker, Cornamaddyprice excludes VAT | Oct 2025 | €295,154 | 382 m |
| Unit 19 The Green, Esker, Cornamaddyprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €352,442 | 382 m |
| 21 The Avenue Esker, Cornamaddy, Athloneprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €312,775 | 382 m |
| 4 The Walk, Esker, Cornamaddyprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €312,775 | 382 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 received1 October 2020
- Decision due25 November 2020
- Decision issued23 November 2020
- Grant issued4 January 2021
- Permission expiry3 January 2026
In the area
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Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
To demolish existing lightweight display structures and to construct Ca 858 sqm extension to existing garden…
Fernhill Garden Centre , Cornamagh Td , Ballymahon Road
167180WestmeathLodged 20 Dec 2016Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
Extension to the existing glazed atrium by 430m2 to accommodate additional plant display and seasonal…
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2460495WestmeathLodged 20 Dec 2024Commercial
- Awaiting decision140 m away
To construct new development consisting of 8 No. 4 Bed Two Storey detached houses, 8 No. 3 Bed Two Storey…
CORNAMAGH , ATHLONE , CO. WESTMEATH
2660175WestmeathLodged 14 Apr 2026Housing estate
- Granted170 m away
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2560098WestmeathLodged 10 Mar 2025Extension
- Granted170 m away
Retention Permission to retain as constructed single storey garage and all associated site works
Woodville , Cornamagh , Athlone
2442WestmeathLodged 13 Jun 2024Retention
- Granted190 m away
Construction of an extension to the rear and side elevations of the existing dwelling. The application will…
Cornamagh , Athlone , Co. Westmeath
2360263WestmeathLodged 16 Aug 2023Extension
- Granted190 m away
Demolish existing garage and construct alterations and extension of existing house including new shed at rear
Cornamagh , Athlone , Co Westmeath
167056WestmeathLodged 6 May 2016Extension
- Granted220 m away
Permission to retain change in roof style previously granted under planning permission ref:17/7145 to mono…
Curragh , Ballymahon Road , Athlone
21292WestmeathLodged 26 May 2021Retention
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