GrantedRetentionDecided 30 May 2023

22 Mardyke Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Retention of a medical clinic and offices in a former bank building in Athlone.

2360083 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 5 April 2023

Reference: 2360083
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 5 April 2023

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for changing the use of the ground floor and basement of a former bank to a medical clinic and offices. The application also covers material alterations, new external signage, basement refurbishment, and a medical waste storage area.

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Official record

Development description

Retention permission for the change of use of a portion (i. E ground floor and entire basement) of a former bank building to a medical clinic and offices; material alterations including elevational changes to the building; retention for new external signage; refurbishment and upgrade of ancillary facilities at basement level; provision of secure medical waste storage area; and all ancillary site works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Mixed UseUC

“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

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
11 Mardyke St, Athlone, Westmeath	Feb 2026	€150,000	65 m
3 Griffith St, Athlone, Westmeath	Mar 2026	€216,500	126 m
9 Wolfe Tone Terrace, Athlone, Co Westmeath	May 2026	€310,000	210 m
11 Elworth Court, Golden Island, Athlone	Dec 2025	€180,000	219 m
18 Elworth Court, Golden Island, Athlone	Sept 2025	€215,000	219 m
43 Irishtown Centre, Athlone, Co Westmeath	Feb 2026	€183,000	241 m
30 Irishtown, Athlone, Westmeath	Aug 2025	€204,000	241 m
11 Irishtown Central, Irishtown, Athlone	Feb 2025	€210,000	241 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

Application received5 April 2023
Decision due30 May 2023
Decision issued30 May 2023
Grant issued6 July 2023
Permission expiry5 July 2028

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