Bonavalley, Athlone, Co.Westmeath
Construction of a new car park with LED lighting poles in Athlone.
2360357 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 20 October 2023
- Reference
- 2360357
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 October 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed works consist of constructing a new car park at the grounds in Bonavalley. The development will also include the installation of five 6-metre-high poles with LED lighting, drainage, and landscaping.
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Official record
Development description
Construction of a new car park at their grounds. The proposed works will also include the installation of 5 number 6m high poles with led lighting. The application will also include all associated ground works, drainage and landscaping
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for, protect and improve the provision, attractiveness, accessibility and amenity value of sporting and recreational facilities.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Willow Park, Athlone, Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 109 m |
| 97 Willow Park Ave, Athlone, Westmeath | Apr 2026 | €230,000 | 121 m |
| 75 Willow Park, Athlone, Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 134 m |
| 56 Willow Park, Athlone, Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €180,000 | 139 m |
| 103 Willow Park, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €248,500 | 142 m |
| 26 Averno Drive, Willow Park, Athlone | Jun 2025 | €216,000 | 176 m |
| 36 Alverno Dr, Willow Park, Athlone | May 2026 | €200,000 | 208 m |
| 15 Willow Place, Athlone, Westmeath | Oct 2025 | €267,000 | 239 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 received20 October 2023
- Decision due14 December 2023
- Decision issued7 December 2023
- Grant issued10 January 2024
- Permission expiry9 January 2029
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