1 Glenavon Terrace, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Demolition of a back annexe to build a granny flat, plus retention of extensions and a shed.
207168 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 27 October 2020
- Reference
- 207168
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 27 October 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission to demolish a 63sqm back annexe and construct an 81sqm single-storey special needs granny flat. It also seeks retention permission for a 13sqm shed, a ground floor kitchen extension, a conservatory, and a first-floor extension.
- Floor area
- 143 m²
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Official record
Development description
Full planning permission to demolish existing back annexe consisting of corridor, den & stores (63sqm) and the construction of a single-storey granny flat (floor area 81sqm for special needs) with all services. Also retention permission for single-storey shed (13sqm). Ground floor kitchen extension, lobby & toilet (14sqm). Ground floor conservatory (16sqm). First floor ensuite, dressing room & bathroom extension (19sqm). (total area 62sqm).
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 St Marys Terrace, Athlone, Westmeath | Jun 2025 | €290,000 | 212 m |
| 93 Sean Costello St, Athlone, Westmeath | Apr 2026 | €200,000 | 220 m |
| 3 Sarsfield Square, Athlone, County Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €155,000 | 241 m |
| 98 Sarsfield Sq, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Oct 2025 | €182,000 | 281 m |
| 16 Sarsfield Sq, Athlone, Westmeath | Aug 2025 | €135,000 | 306 m |
| 92 Sarsfield Sq, Athlone, Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €210,000 | 311 m |
| Apartment 19 Inish House, Golden Island, Athlone | Apr 2025 | €205,000 | 335 m |
| 20 Inish House, Athlone, Westmeath | May 2026 | €255,000 | 335 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 received27 October 2020
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