Saint Colmcille's Sports Park lands and to the rear of St Colmcille's National School, Ballinahown, Athlone
Additional sports park works including a spectator enclosure, warm-up area, and walking track diversion.
21347 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 23 June 2021
- Reference
- 21347
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 June 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for additional works to a previously granted permission. These include a 33m long spectator enclosure, a 230sqm warm-up area with lighting and fencing, the permanent diversion of an existing walking track with public lighting, and site fencing.
- Floor area
- 230 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 following additional works to the granted permission under ref: 19/7166 (i) spectator enclosure (33m long x 2m wide), (ii) warm-up area (230sqm) with two 3m high lighting standards and 2.4m high fencing with gateway (iii) permanent diversion of existing walking track to match existing with three new 3m high public lighting standards (iv) 1.3m high site fencing with access gateway, complete all ancillary and associated site works
Built & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lackagh, Doon, Ballinahowen | Sept 2025 | €110,000 | 169 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 received23 June 2021
- Decision due17 August 2021
- Decision issued17 August 2021
- Grant issued23 September 2021
- Permission expiry22 September 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Construction of a new 70m by 40m all-weather sports pitch with artificial (AstroTurf) playing surface. The…
Ballinahown National School (Sports Pitch) , Ballinahown , Co Westmeath
197166WestmeathLodged 13 Aug 2019Other
- Granted240 m away
Construction of a new private dwelling and detached garage, a new vehicular gated entrance, a wastewater…
Ballynahown , Athlone , Co. Westmeath
2560054WestmeathLodged 19 Feb 2025New dwelling
- Refused250 m away
To construct a dwelling house and domestic garage/fuel store and install a wastewater treatment system and…
Ballynahown , Athlone , Co Westmeath
167062WestmeathLodged 20 May 2016New dwelling
- Granted290 m away
Retention Permission for agricultural cattle shed constructed onto existing slatted shed and located within…
Ballynahown , Athlone , Co Westmeath
177080WestmeathLodged 21 Apr 2017Retention
- Granted290 m away
Erection of dwelling house with proprietary sewerage treatment plant and percolation area
Ballynahown , Athlone , Co Westmeath
167147WestmeathLodged 27 Oct 2016New dwelling
- Refused500 m away
Construction of a two-bedroom dwelling and garage. The application will also include an effluent treatment…
Ballynahown , Athlone , Co. Westmeath
2360116WestmeathLodged 4 May 2023New dwelling
Related developments
Similar applications
Ranked by what these developments actually propose, not by matching words — so you can see how comparable applications were decided.
- GrantedOther
Permission for development consisting of an all weather walking track and associated fencing and artificial…
Mulladuff , Smithborough , Co.Monaghan
22424MonaghanLodged 23 Sept 2022
- GrantedAlterations
(a) Temporary Planning Permission for the relocation of existing vehicular and pedestrian site entrance…
De La Salle Hurling and Football Clubhouse Lands , Gracedieu , Waterford
19391WaterfordLodged 5 Jun 2019
- Awaiting decisionInfrastructure
For the following works: a) Installation of new accessible concrete ramp & steps with associated handrails…
Moanbaun ,
201288galwayLodged 10 Sept 2020
- Awaiting decisionRetention
Of existing covered spectator standing area; retention and relocation of existing storage container, plus…
Monivea Demesne , Monivea Rugby Football Club , Monivea Athenry
2660852galwayLodged 28 May 2026
- Awaiting decisionInfrastructure
Permission for extension to Pitch 2, upgrading part of existing Pitch 2 to Astroturf finish, replacement of 4…
Kilmore, Ballinspittle, Co. Cork,
226723corkLodged 9 Dec 2022
- Awaiting decisionInfrastructure
The development will consist of — New synthetic 400m, 8 lane running track
Naas Sports Group Management CLG , Caragh Rd , Jigginstown
2444KildareLodged 6 Feb 2024
Community
Discussion
What local people think about this application.
Community sentiment
No votes yetNobody has voted on this application yet.
Community sentiment — a straw poll of people who visited this page, not a statutory submission. To make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.
Sign in to have your say on this application.
No comments yet. Be the first to say what you think about this application.
Sign in to join the discussion on this application.
Comments are moderated and are the opinions of the people who wrote them. They form no part of the statutory planning process — to make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.