GrantedOtherDecided 30 November 2022

Ballymahon Road, Cloghanboy, Athlone

Construction of a 10.5-metre-high air-dome to cover three sports courts.

22485 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 7 October 2022

Reference: 22485
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 7 October 2022

Summary

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Permission is sought to construct an air-supported dome structure with a maximum height of 10.5 metres. The dome will cover three previously permitted sports courts and include an associated practice wall.

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Development description

Construction of an air-dome (air supported structure with a maximum height of 10.5 metres) to cover 3 courts previously permitted (pl ref no. 19/7176) along with associated practice wall and ancillary site works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Sporting RecreationalOS

“To provide for, protect and improve the provision, attractiveness, accessibility and amenity value of sporting and recreational facilities.”

National zoning type: Active open space

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
2 Cloghanboy Close, Cloghanboy, Athlone	Jan 2025	€437,000	216 m
14 Cloghanboy, Athlone, Co Westmeath	Jun 2026	€325,000	229 m
1 Cloghanboy Park, Athlone, Westmeath	Sept 2025	€385,000	290 m
Ballymahon Road, Athlone, Co Westmeath	Sept 2025	€300,000	291 m
Unit 5, Sonas Village, Cloghanboy	Mar 2025	€145,000	339 m
Carra Maple Court, Clonbrusk, Athlone	Dec 2025	€345,000	349 m
77 Sarsfield Square, Athlone, County Westmeath	May 2026	€110,000	353 m
76 Sarsfield Sq, Athlone, Westmeath	Aug 2025	€191,000	361 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received7 October 2022
Decision due1 December 2022
Decision issued30 November 2022
Grant issued5 January 2023
Permission expiry4 January 2028

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