Ranelagh, Grace Road, Athlone
Retention of a lightweight structure enclosing three paddle courts at Planet Athlone.
2560547 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 9 November 2025
- Reference
- 2560547
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 9 November 2025
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for a lightweight structure enclosing three paddle tennis courts and an entrance lobby. The development replaces an existing five-a-side astroturf pitch and its enclosing fence at the eastern end of the Planet Athlone Bowling and leisure centre.
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Official record
Development description
Retention permission for a lightweight structure enclosing 3 no paddle courts with an entrance lobby. The development is located and delineated within the existing site and at the eastern end of the planet athlone bowling and leisure centre, replacing existing 5 a side astra turf and its 2m enclosing fence . The development includes site works to existing structure , including inter alia: storm water drainage disposal
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for Enterprise & Employment and related uses including industrial and service uses including compatible uses such as office and distribution.”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 St Columba's Terrace, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Dec 2025 | €116,000 | 313 m |
| 16 St Colombas Terrace, Athlone, Westmeath | May 2026 | €226,000 | 325 m |
| 14 St Columbas Terrace, Athlone, Westmeath | Jun 2025 | €85,000 | 334 m |
| 3 Riverside Place, Athlone, Westmeathnot full market price | May 2025 | €190,000 | 334 m |
| 24 St Asicus Villas, Athlone, Westmeath | Jul 2025 | €210,000 | 371 m |
| 35 Jolly Mariner, Athlone, Westmeath | Mar 2025 | €280,000 | 373 m |
| 34 Jolly Mariner, Coosan Rd, Athlone | Nov 2025 | €300,000 | 373 m |
| 78 Jolly Marnier, Brick Island, Coosan | Oct 2025 | €305,000 | 416 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received9 November 2025
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