GrantedInfrastructureDecided 1 December 2020

Magazine Road DRIug, Magazine Road, Athlone and Bigmeadow

Installation of a new above-ground gas regulating enclosure and a 3m vent stack in Athlone.

207149 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 12 October 2020

Reference: 207149
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 12 October 2020

Summary

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Permission is sought for the installation of an above-ground enclosure to house a new natural gas District Regulating Installation. The project also includes a 3m high lamp-post style relief vent stack to replace an existing below-ground installation.

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Development description

Installation of a 1.42m x 0.51m x 1.806m (lxwxh) above ground enclosure, to house a new natural gas district regulating installation, and a 3m high "lamp post" style relief vent stack servicing the new installation with all ancillary services and associated site works to replace the existing below ground natural gas regulating installation

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
1 Connaught Gardens, Athlone, Westmeath	Feb 2026	€245,000	71 m
60 Connaught St, Athlone, Westmeath	Jun 2026	€135,000	78 m
51 Connaught St, Athlone, Co Westmeath	Sept 2025	€201,000	88 m
46-48 Connaught Street, Athloneprice excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€1,553,333	124 m
44 Connaught Street, Athloneprice excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€776,667	124 m
Apartment 35 Bastion Court, Connaught Street, Athlone	Mar 2025	€115,000	141 m
33 Connaught St, Athlone, Co Westmeath	Nov 2025	€145,000	146 m
19 Church View, Bastion Court, Connaught St	Apr 2025	€180,000	155 m

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Key dates

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Application received12 October 2020
Decision due6 December 2020
Decision issued1 December 2020
Grant issued4 January 2021
Permission expiry3 January 2026

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