Dun Riada Bonavalley, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Conversion of a former B&B into a women's refuge centre in Athlone.
2560088 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 6 March 2025
- Reference
- 2560088
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 March 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application proposes changing the use of an existing 7-bedroom B&B into a Women's Refuge Centre. The project includes adding two bedrooms, creating a basement reception area, and making minor internal alterations to the 295 sqm building.
- Floor area
- 295 m²
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Official record
Development description
Development which will consist of the following works: change of use of existing 7 bedroom b&b with ensuites bathrooms together with kitchen, dining, breakfast, and living rooms, host rooms granted permission under planning reference 22/403 to women’s refuge centre, to include 2 additional bedrooms, reception/administration area at basement level, and other minor internal changes. Overall floor area of 295 sq. M. Together with all granted onsite car parking, recessed entrance gate, landscaping and all associated site 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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Wellmount, Student Village, Athlone | May 2025 | €170,000 | 132 m |
| 32 Wellmount Student Village, Dublin Rd, Athlone | Mar 2026 | €190,000 | 144 m |
| 19 Wellmount Village, Dublin Rd, Athlone | Apr 2026 | €190,000 | 158 m |
| Apt 24 Wellmount, Student Accommodation, Athlone | Apr 2026 | €190,000 | 161 m |
| 44 Retreat Heights, Athlone, Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €280,000 | 168 m |
| Lia Fail, Moor View, Athlone | Jun 2025 | €375,000 | 171 m |
| 35 Retreat Heights, Athlone, Westmeath | Aug 2025 | €320,000 | 200 m |
| Curry, Brideswell, Athlone | Aug 2025 | €62,500 | 207 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received6 March 2025
- Further information requested25 April 2025
- Application withdrawn20 May 2025
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