A.I.T East Campus, Dublin Road, Athlone
Demolition of storage and construction of a classroom extension at A.I.T East Campus.
21172 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 6 April 2021
- Reference
- 21172
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 April 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of the demolition of an existing metal-clad open storage area. In its place, a single-storey flat-roof Craft Apprentice Facility Classroom extension of approximately 162 sq.m. will be built.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 162 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission for the demolition of existing metal clad open storage area and the construction of a single storey flat roof craft apprentice facility classroom extension comprising two classrooms together with staff office and materials store circa 162 sq. M . Total floor area, with roof mounted plant and parapet wall together with all associated site 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.”
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Brookview, Dublin Rd, Athone | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 112 m |
| 19 Brookview, Dublin Rd, Athlone | Jan 2025 | €125,000 | 112 m |
| 2 Baylough, Dublin Road, Athlonenot full market price · price excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €336,238 | 116 m |
| 3 Brookview Apts, Dublin Rd, Athlone | Jan 2026 | €227,000 | 122 m |
| 4 Brookview Apts, Dublin Rd, Athlone | Apr 2026 | €215,000 | 122 m |
| 1 Brookview Apts, Dublin Rd, Athlone | Oct 2025 | €206,000 | 122 m |
| 116 Meadowbrook, Athlone, Westmeath | Feb 2025 | €40,000 | 325 m |
| 11 Willow Crescent, Willow Park, Athlone | Apr 2025 | €250,000 | 333 m |
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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 received6 April 2021
- Decision due31 May 2021
- Decision issued31 May 2021
- Grant issued6 July 2021
- Permission expiry5 July 2026
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