GrantedChange of useDecided 18 May 2022

9 O Connell St, Athlone, Co Westmeath

Conversion of a protected commercial and residential building in Athlone into a single four-bedroom family home.

22166 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 5 April 2022

Reference: 22166
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 5 April 2022
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 221.9 m²

Summary

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The project involves changing the use of a protected structure from a commercial ground floor and two flats into a single four-bedroom dwelling. Works include removing modern internal partitions, updating bathrooms and kitchens, and replacing PVC windows.

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Official record

Development description

I luke o donnell intend to apply for permission for development at this site 9 o connell st , athlone, co westmeath. A protected structure, niah survey ref 15000164 in the national inventory of architectural heritage rps n 31 in the record of protected structures , westmeath county development plan 2021- 2027. The development will consist of change of use from commercial to residential. The building is currently in the form of no. 2 self-contained flats at first floor level with a commercial unit at ground and basement level. The proposed development is seeking permission to provide a 4 bedroom single family dwelling with an overall floor area of 212 sqm. The proposed development also includes for all associated site development works above and below ground on a site area of 0.0237 ha. Works to the building include
1) the removal of recent internal partitions and amendments to the original layout of the house at ground and first floor levels
The removal of a no. 2 modern wc's on the first floor levels
The provision of a new kitchen services on the ground floor
The provision of no. 2 new bathrooms and services at first floor
The removal of pvc windows and reinstatement of no. 13 timber sash windows throughout the house
The enlarging of 4 existing window opes to the rear façade to allow for no. 3 sliding doors
A lightweight steel trellis to the rear façade
Partial demolition of recent single story extension to form external terrace and new timber pergola
All associated ancillary and landscape works necessary to facilitate the development

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Mixed UseUC

“Provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viability of town centres, through consolidating development, encouraging a mix of uses and maximising the use of land.”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

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.

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Built & sold

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 27 October 2022.

Notified floor area: 212 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Flat 1, 20 O'connell Street, Athlone	Jan 2026	€360,000	26 m
44 Pearse Court, Athlone, Westmeath	Jul 2025	€107,500	38 m
16 Parnell Square, Athlone, Co Westmeath	Mar 2026	€375,000	65 m
7b, Connaught Street, Bastion Court	Dec 2025	€167,500	67 m
7a, Connaught Street, Bastion Court	Dec 2025	€167,500	67 m
7 Chapel St, Athlone, Co Westmeath	May 2026	€200,000	84 m
16 Connaught St, Athlone, Co Westmeath	Sept 2025	€169,000	95 m
15 Bastion Court, Athlone, Westmeath	Feb 2025	€190,000	99 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 received5 April 2022
Decision due30 May 2022
Decision issued18 May 2022
Grant issued22 June 2022
Permission expiry21 June 2027

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