Magazine Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Demolition of commercial units and outbuildings to construct six new split-level apartments on Magazine Road.
22171 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 5 April 2022
- Reference
- 22171
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 April 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe development proposes the demolition of existing single-storey commercial units and adjacent derelict outbuildings. In their place, six new split-level two-bedroom apartments will be constructed alongside public open space.
- Residential units
- 6
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
To demolish existing single storey commercial units and adjacent derelict outbuildings. Construct 6 no new split level 2 bed apartments, associated public open space and all associated service connections to the site. A "natura impact statement" (nis) has also been furnished to westmeath county council in relation to this application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Percy Cottages, Magazine Rd, Athlone | Jun 2025 | €150,000 | 43 m |
| 24 St Asicus Villas, Athlone, Westmeath | Jul 2025 | €210,000 | 80 m |
| 175 Battery Heights, Athlone, Westmeath | Apr 2026 | €105,000 | 82 m |
| 3 Riverside Place, Athlone, Westmeathnot full market price | May 2025 | €190,000 | 222 m |
| 16 St Colombas Terrace, Athlone, Westmeath | May 2026 | €226,000 | 284 m |
| 14 St Columbas Terrace, Athlone, Westmeath | Jun 2025 | €85,000 | 288 m |
| 10 St Columba's Terrace, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €116,000 | 300 m |
| 15 Saint Annes Terrace, Athlone, County Westmeath | May 2026 | €60,000 | 305 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
In the area
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