Charlie Browns Public House, Dublin Road, Athlone
Demolition of Charlie Browns pub and bookmakers to build a new public house with an ATM in Athlone.
2282 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 23 February 2022
- Reference
- 2282
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 February 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to demolish the existing premises known as Charlie Browns public house and its associated bookmakers. In its place, a new public house will be constructed, featuring an integrated ATM and associated site works.
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Official record
Development description
To demolish existing premises known as charlie browns public house and associated bookmakers and to contruct new public house with atm and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viability of town centres, through consolidating development, encouraging a mix of uses and maximising the use of land.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynaun, Ferbane, Offaly | Jun 2026 | €115,000 | 114 m |
| 16 Willow Park View, Athlone, Park View | Mar 2025 | €277,000 | 114 m |
| 19 Willow Crescent, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Apr 2026 | €255,000 | 170 m |
| 18 Willow Crescent, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Apr 2026 | €270,000 | 174 m |
| 11 Willow Crescent, Willow Park, Athlone | Apr 2025 | €250,000 | 216 m |
| 75 Willow Park, Athlone, Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 236 m |
| 15 Willow Place, Athlone, Westmeath | Oct 2025 | €267,000 | 251 m |
| 79 Willow Park, Athlone, Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 269 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 February 2022
- Further information requested14 April 2022
- Further information received16 August 2022
- Decision due12 September 2022
- Decision issued8 September 2022
- Grant issued20 October 2022
- Permission expiry19 October 2027
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