Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedExtensionDecided 25 May 2023

Number 19 Altown, Garycastle, Athlone

Construction of a single-storey rear extension containing two bedrooms.

2360078 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 1 April 2023

Reference
2360078
Authority
Westmeath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
1 April 2023
Residential units
1
Floor area
56.63 m²

Summary

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Planning permission is sought for a single-storey extension to the rear of an existing house. The extension will provide two additional bedrooms and extended living quarters, including revisions to existing elevations and drainage works.

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Storey
1

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Official record

Development description

The construction of a single story extension to the rear of their existing house. The extension will consist of two numbers bedrooms and extended living quarters. The application will also include all other revisions to the existing elevations and all other site-works and drainage

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Established ResidentialRS
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

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
20 Altown, Garrycastle, AthloneSept 2025€201,00022 m
34 Altown, Garrycastle, AthloneMar 2026€265,00081 m
8 Garrycastle, Athlone, WestmeathJan 2025€275,000338 m

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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

  1. Application received1 April 2023
  2. Decision due26 May 2023
  3. Decision issued25 May 2023
  4. Grant issued30 June 2023
  5. Permission expiry29 June 2028

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