Lower Docks, Big Meadow, Athlone
Extension of duration to replace 6 townhouses with 19 apartments in Athlone.
21575 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 28 October 2021
- Reference
- 21575
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 28 October 2021
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought for modifications to Block D of a previously approved development. The proposal replaces 6 townhouses with 19 apartments in a 3-to-4 storey block, alongside layout and parking adjustments.
- Residential units
- 19
- Storeys
- 4
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Official record
Development description
Extension of duration of planning application 07/3078 modifications to design of block d that forms part of previously approved planning permission ref: 03/4247 - modifications include replacing the 6 no. 4 bed townhouses with 19 apartments (5 no 1 bed and 14 no 2 bed) in 3-4 storey block. Modifications to internal site layout, car parking, bin stores and increase in amount of green open space to complete overall development of 87 apartments at
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Bastion Quay, The Docks, Athlone | Oct 2025 | €405,000 | 19 m |
| 34 Bastion Quay, The Docks, Athlone | Sept 2025 | €420,000 | 19 m |
| Apt 51, Bastion Quay, Athlone | Feb 2026 | €700,000 | 19 m |
| 39 Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €200,000 | 124 m |
| 38a Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €120,000 | 128 m |
| 37a Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €120,000 | 132 m |
| 13 Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €200,000 | 201 m |
| 10 Shannon Weir, Athlone, Westmeath | Mar 2025 | €274,250 | 203 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received28 October 2021
- Further information requested21 December 2021
- Application withdrawn16 September 2022
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