Busy Kids, Cloghanboy, Athlone Co. Westmeath
Retention permission is sought for alterations and extensions to an existing two-storey crèche in Athlone.
2360218 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 13 July 2023
- Reference
- 2360218
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 13 July 2023
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for changes to a previously permitted two-storey crèche. This includes retaining three extensions totaling 44.4 sqm, internal layout changes, elevational changes, an advertising sign, repositioning of the building, and site layout modifications.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 44 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Retention for alterations to development previously granted planning permission under ref: 02/2 (two storey crèche). Permission is sought for: (1) retention of 3 no. Extensions - total floor area 44.4sq. M; (2) retention of internal layout changes. (3) retention of elevational changes, (4) retention of advertising sign, (5) retention of repositioning of the building within the site, (6) retention of site layout changes (including an additional site access), (7) retention of changes to site boundaries and, (8) all associated ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Protect, provide and improve community, civic and educational facilities and to preserve the open character of institutional lands and the setting of heritage buildings contained within such lands.”
Objective set by the ATLAP 2014-2020 (2014–2025). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5, Sonas Village, Cloghanboy | Mar 2025 | €145,000 | 52 m |
| 2 Cloghanboy Close, Cloghanboy, Athlone | Jan 2025 | €437,000 | 76 m |
| 3 Cloghanboy, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €320,000 | 100 m |
| Apt 12, Sonas Village, Cloghanboy | Jun 2026 | €152,000 | 102 m |
| 1 Cloghanboy Park, Athlone, Westmeath | Sept 2025 | €385,000 | 122 m |
| 12 Cloghanboy Ave, Ballymahon Rd, Athlone | Feb 2026 | €424,000 | 142 m |
| 12 Cloghanboy Crescent, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €495,000 | 164 m |
| 14 Cloghanboy, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Jun 2026 | €325,000 | 168 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received13 July 2023
- Decision due6 September 2023
- Decision issued4 September 2023
- Grant issued13 October 2023
- Permission expiry12 October 2028
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