Athlone Campus, Bunnavally, Athlone
Retention of two underground firefighting water storage tanks at Athlone Campus.
2467 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 2 October 2024
- Reference
- 2467
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 2 October 2024
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for two below-ground firefighting water storage tanks. The tanks have a combined total capacity of 84 cubic metres and include associated ancillary works.
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Official record
Development description
Retention for development consisting of 2 no. Below ground firefighting water storage tanks, with a total capacity of 84m3 and associated ancillary 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.”
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynaun, Ferbane, Offaly | Jun 2026 | €115,000 | 137 m |
| 16 Willow Park View, Athlone, Park View | Mar 2025 | €277,000 | 256 m |
| 19 Cartrontroy Heights, Ahtlone, Co Westmeath | Apr 2025 | €470,000 | 273 m |
| 16 Cartrontroy Heights, Dublin Rd, Athlone | Oct 2025 | €446,000 | 280 m |
| 14 The Elms, Cartrontroy, Athlone | May 2025 | €448,000 | 281 m |
| 38 Valley Court, Athlone, Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €305,000 | 286 m |
| 38a Valley Court, Athlone, Westmeath | Feb 2026 | €317,000 | 295 m |
| 8 The Elms, Cartrontroy, Athlone | May 2026 | €485,000 | 312 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received2 October 2024
- Decision due26 November 2024
- Decision issued22 November 2024
- Grant issued9 January 2025
- Permission expiry8 January 2030
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