4 Kilmacuagh Avenue, Athlone, Co.Westmeth
Conversion of a derelict dwelling into a 17-bedroom guest accommodation with extensions in Athlone.
2560051 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 18 February 2025
- Reference
- 2560051
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 February 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves developing guest accommodation by incorporating an existing derelict dwelling. It includes constructing two extensions to the side and rear to provide 17 bedrooms, alongside the demolition of an existing rear annex.
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
Guest accommodation development incorporating an existing derelict dwelling along with the construction of 2 no. Extensions to the side and rear of existing derelict dwelling to provide for 17 no. Of bedrooms. Permission is also sought to demolish an existing rear annex along with carrying out all ancillary site development works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Willow Park View, Athlone, Park View | Mar 2025 | €277,000 | 48 m |
| 75 Willow Park, Athlone, Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 118 m |
| 79 Willow Park, Athlone, Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 154 m |
| 19 Willow Crescent, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Apr 2026 | €255,000 | 162 m |
| 18 Willow Crescent, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Apr 2026 | €270,000 | 171 m |
| 56 Willow Park, Athlone, Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €180,000 | 189 m |
| 15 Willow Place, Athlone, Westmeath | Oct 2025 | €267,000 | 217 m |
| 11 Willow Crescent, Willow Park, Athlone | Apr 2025 | €250,000 | 244 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 received18 February 2025
- Decision due14 April 2025
- Decision issued4 April 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
To demolish rear annex on existing derelict property — to refurbish derelict property to include alterations…
4 Kilmacuagh Avenue , Athlone , Co.Westmeath
2560025WestmeathLodged 27 Jan 2025Change of use
- Granted80 m away
Planning Permission to construct an extension to the side of existing dwelling house at ground floor and…
Kilmacoo Avenue , Athlone , Co Westmeath
187014WestmeathLodged 25 Jan 2018Extension
- Awaiting decision80 m away
Permission to construct an extension to the side of existing dwelling house at ground floor and first floor…
Kilmacoo Avenue , Athlone , Co Westmeath
177039WestmeathLodged 3 Mar 2017Extension
- Refused80 m away
Planning Permission to convert part of existing dwelling house to granny flat and construct an extension to…
Kilmacoo Avenue , Athlone , Co Westmeath
167007WestmeathLodged 8 Feb 2016Extension
- Awaiting decision80 m away
Planning permission to construct an extension to the side of existing dwelling house at ground floor & first…
Kilmacoo Avenue , Athlone , Co Westmeath
177008WestmeathLodged 20 Jan 2017Extension
- Granted130 m away
Demolition of an existing single-storey side extension and construction of a replacement two-storey side…
2 Willow Park Drive , Athlone , N37 D3C2
21193WestmeathLodged 15 Apr 2021Extension
- Granted150 m away
Installation of an ATM machine to the existing North Elevation
Charlies Bar , Dublin Road , Athlone
21291WestmeathLodged 26 May 2021Commercial
- Granted150 m away
Retention permission for public house as constructed with ATM and including separate retail unit from that…
Charlie Brownes Public House , Dublin Road , Athlone
2560236WestmeathLodged 14 May 2025Retention
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