GrantedApartmentsDecided 6 April 2023

Magazine Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Demolition of commercial units to build six split-level apartments.

22338 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 24 June 2022

Reference: 22338
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 24 June 2022
Residential units: 6
Floor area: 503.7 m²

Summary

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The project involves 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, accompanied by public open space.

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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 been furnished to westmeath county council in relation to this application.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Established ResidentialRS

“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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
16 Percy Cottages, Magazine Rd, Athlone	Jun 2025	€150,000	42 m
24 St Asicus Villas, Athlone, Westmeath	Jul 2025	€210,000	80 m
175 Battery Heights, Athlone, Westmeath	Apr 2026	€105,000	83 m
3 Riverside Place, Athlone, Westmeathnot full market price	May 2025	€190,000	223 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

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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 received24 June 2022
Further information requested16 August 2022
Further information received13 March 2023
Decision due9 April 2023
Decision issued6 April 2023
Grant issued11 May 2023
Permission expiry10 May 2028

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