Garrycastle, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Construction of an extension to an existing clubhouse for a new community gym in Athlone.
22392 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 2 August 2022
- Reference
- 22392
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 August 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThis planning application consists of the construction of an extension to the existing clubhouse in Garrycastle, Athlone, to accommodate a new community gym.
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
Consisting of the construction of an extension to the existing clubhouse, to include a new community gym and all ancillary site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for, protect and improve the provision, attractiveness, accessibility and amenity value of sporting and recreational facilities.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Garrycastle, Athlone, Westmeath | Jan 2025 | €275,000 | 168 m |
| 34 Altown, Garrycastle, Athlone | Mar 2026 | €265,000 | 299 m |
| 20 Altown, Garrycastle, Athlone | Sept 2025 | €201,000 | 367 m |
| 24 Cypress Gardens, Athlone, Westmeath | Feb 2025 | €303,000 | 455 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 received2 August 2022
- Decision due26 September 2022
- Decision issued26 September 2022
- Grant issued4 November 2022
- Permission expiry3 November 2027
In the area
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- Granted130 m away
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197159WestmeathLodged 30 Jul 2019Commercial
- Granted130 m away
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- Granted150 m away
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167167WestmeathLodged 25 Nov 2016Retention
- Awaiting decision180 m away
The development shall consist of the change of use, alteration and extension to previously approved…
No. 7 Garrycastle Cottages , Garrycastle , Athlone
187196WestmeathLodged 16 Oct 2018Change of use
- Granted220 m away
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23132WestmeathLodged 21 Sept 2023Extension
- Granted230 m away
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207095WestmeathLodged 1 Jul 2020Alterations
Related developments
Similar applications
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