Bus Eireann, Maintenance Centre, Southern Station Road
Construction of an ESB substation and electrical building to support electric bus charging at a Bus Eireann maintenance centre.
229 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 17 January 2022
- Reference
- 229
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 17 January 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a new ESB Substation and a Bus Eireann Electrical Building. This infrastructure, along with associated ductwork, is designed to facilitate the charging of new electric buses at the maintenance centre.
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of the construction of a new esb substation and bus eireann electrical building and associated ductwork to facilitate the charging of new electric buses.
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Roslevin Lawn, Athlone, Westmeathnot full market price | Nov 2025 | €132,000 | 80 m |
| Glenina, Southern Station Rd, Athlone | Aug 2025 | €364,000 | 121 m |
| 12 St Brigids Terrace, Athlone, Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €272,500 | 146 m |
| 45 St Francis Terrace, Athlone, Westmeath | Sept 2025 | €268,250 | 193 m |
| 34 Roslevin Lawn, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €304,000 | 201 m |
| The Manse, Northgate St, Athlone | Mar 2026 | €425,000 | 251 m |
| 7 Newtown Terrace, Athlone Town, Westmeath | Mar 2025 | €298,000 | 252 m |
| Coosan Point, Athlone, Westmeath | Jul 2025 | €526,000 | 253 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 January 2022
- Further information requested9 March 2022
- Further information received13 May 2022
- Decision due9 June 2022
- Decision issued7 June 2022
- Grant issued14 July 2022
- Permission expiry13 July 2027
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