Magazine Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Demolition of commercial units and outbuildings to construct six new apartments.
2243 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 8 February 2022
- Reference
- 2243
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 February 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project proposes the demolition of existing single-storey commercial units and adjacent derelict outbuildings. It will be replaced by six new split-level, two-bedroom apartments with 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
Demolish existing single storey commercial units and adjacent derelict outbuidlings. Construct 6 no new split level 2 bed apartments, associated public open space and all associated service connections to the site 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 received8 February 2022
In the area
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
To demolish existing single storey commercial units and adjacent derelict outbuildings. Construct 6 No new…
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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207122WestmeathLodged 17 Aug 2020Apartments
- GrantedAt this site
To demolish existing single storey commercial units and adjacent derelict outbuildings. Construct 6 No. new…
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