located in the townland of Kilnafaddoge, Athlone, County Westmeath
Construction of 75 homes, comprising 58 houses and 17 apartments/duplexes, with associated site works in Athlone.
2660134 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 23 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660134
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development consists of 75 dwellings, including 58 two-storey houses and 17 apartments and duplex units housed in two three-storey blocks. The project also includes open spaces, landscaping, parking, an ESB substation, and a new access road from the Garrycastle roundabout.
- Residential units
- 75
- Storeys
- 3
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
Proposed development which consists of 75 no. Dwellings, comprised of 58 no. 2 storey, 3 & 4 bedroom, semi-detached and terraced houses, and, 17 no. Apartments & duplex units comprised of: (a) 5 no. 1 bed apartments, 1 no. 2 bed apartment & 3 no. 3 bed duplex units in a 3 storey building (i. E. Block e / no. S 1-9 kilnafaddoge drive) & (b) 4 no. 2 bed apartments & 4 no. 3 bed duplex units in a 3 storey building (i. E. Block f / no. S 10-17 kilnafaddoge drive). The proposed development also includes for all associated site development works, open spaces, hard and soft landscaping, public lighting, car parking, bin & bicycle storage, and 1 no. Esb sub-station, all on a site area of c. 2.05ha. Access to the development will be from the garrycastle roundabout (on the r916 - to the east), via a new east-west access road known as lissywollen avenue.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for high quality residential development and associated services in line with the provision of the necessary social and physical infrastructure.”
National zoning type: New/proposed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Ard Na Glug, Athlone, Westmeath | Jan 2025 | €396,000 | 177 m |
| Sonas Ashgrove, Cartrontroy, Athlone | Mar 2025 | €387,000 | 181 m |
| St Joseph, Cartrontroy, Athlone | Jun 2025 | €437,000 | 242 m |
| 54 Cartron Dr, Athlone, Westmeath | Jun 2025 | €308,000 | 294 m |
| 53 Auburn Heights, Athlone, County Westmeath | May 2025 | €235,000 | 354 m |
| 25 Hillcourt, Athlone, Westmeath | Mar 2026 | €287,000 | 355 m |
| 38 Hill Court, Cartron Troy, Athlone | Oct 2025 | €290,000 | 363 m |
| 80 Auburn Heights, Athlone, Co Westmeath | Apr 2026 | €276,000 | 404 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 received23 March 2026
- Further information requested15 May 2026
- Further information received3 July 2026
- Decision due30 July 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted160 m away
For a residential development, on lands located in the townlands of Lissywollen, Kilnafaddoge & Retreat,…
lands at Lissywollen , Kilnafaddoge & Retreat Athlone , County Westmeath
2560352WestmeathLodged 11 Jul 2025Housing estate
- Awaiting decision160 m away
Permission for a residential development, on lands located in the townlands of Lissywollen, Kilnafaddoge &…
lands at Lissywollen , Kilnafaddoge & Retreat Athlone , County Westmeath
2560319WestmeathLodged 25 Jun 2025Housing estate
- Granted170 m away
Extension for Duration of Time for proposed Residential Development Consisting of 122 No. Residential Units…
Cartrontroy Kilnafaddoge , Lissywollen and Ardnaglue , Athlone
2536WestmeathLodged 16 Sept 2025Housing estate
- Granted280 m away
To retain existing garage and Planning Permission to extend existing garage and all associated site works
Cartrontroy , Athlone
2560250WestmeathLodged 21 May 2025Retention
- Granted280 m away
Works on this 0.5Ha site to facilitate its use as a storage yard, including (1) provision of four 15.25sqm…
Lands located off Blackberry Lane , Garrycastle , Athlone
207022WestmeathLodged 11 Feb 2020Commercial
- Awaiting decision280 m away
Works on this 0.5Ha site to facilitate its use as a storage yard, including (1) provision of four 15.25sqm…
Lands located off Blackberry Lane , Garrycastle Athlone , Eircode N37 KT29
197268WestmeathLodged 23 Dec 2019Commercial
- Refused310 m away
Retention planning permission to retain as constructed self-contained living unit to the rear of existing…
25 Cartron Drive , Athlone , Co Westmeath
207190WestmeathLodged 1 Dec 2020Retention
- Refused310 m away
Retain as constructed self contained living unit to the rear of existing dwelling house and all associated…
25 Cartron Drive , Athlone , Co Westmeath
207110WestmeathLodged 27 Jul 2020Retention
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