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  Lower Rd , (Bounding Lower Rd & Bower Lane) , Athlone

Aug 24 2018

Application Received

Oct 17 2018

Further Info. Requested

Jul 17 2019

Further Info. Received

Aug 12 2019

Decision

Aug 13 2019

Decision Due

Sep 30 2019

Withdrawn

Dec 13 2021

Commencement Notice

Jan 04 2022

Commencement Started

Sep 29 2024

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted to Westmeath County Council, 24 / 08 / 2018
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Decision Text: CONDITIONAL
  • Decision Summary: Granted
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Development:
Planning permission for a development of 55no. residential units with public open space and associated site works including attenuation area for surface water drainage at this site of circa 1.45 hectares at Lower Rd, (Bounding Lower Rd & Bower Lane), Athlone. The proposed development comprises of the construction of 1no 2/3 storey block (facing Lower Road) comprising of 5no 2 bed duplexes, 1 no 2 bed apartment, 1no 2 bed terrace house; 3 no 4 bed terrace houses and 5 no 1bed apartments (with vehicular access through archway to this block to car parking, bin s... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    1.6km 26/04/2022 N/A No. 80 Willow Park Road , Willow Park , Athlone to demolish the existing side extension and construct a replacement 2 storey extension onto the side of my existing dwelling and all associated site works at ... login required. Details...
    1.6km 20/04/2022 N/A 81 Willow Park Road , Willow Park , Athlone To demolish the existing side extension and construct a replacement two-storey extension onto the side of my existing dwelling and all associated site works... login required. Details...
    1.7km 20/04/2022 N/A Cornamagh , Athlone , Co Westmeath Revisions to previously approved residential development Planning Ref: 20/7024. This development will consist of the construction of five no. 3-storey detached dwellings, below ground wastewater pumping station, proposed site entrance with shared access including all associated siteworks... login required. Details...
    1.3km 13/04/2022 N/A Units 4A 4B 5A & 5B Arcadia Athlone Retail Park , Athlone , Co. Westmeath The development will consist of: Change of plans previously granted under Planning Ref. No. 21/265 consisting of minor changes to the permitted modifications to the facades and interior of Unit 4... login required. Details...
    1km 13/04/2022 N/A Sonas Village Centre Nursing Home , Cloghanboy , Athlone to retain alterations to development - previously granted planning permission under Ref: 10/3053. Permission is sought for: (1) retention of 4 no. extensions -... login required. Details...
    1.2km 05/04/2022 N/A 9 O Connell St , Athlone , Co Westmeath I Luke O Donnell intend to apply for permission for development at this site 9 O Connell St , Athlone, Co Westmeath. A protected structure, NIAH survey Ref 15000164 in the national inventory of architectural heritage RPS N 31 in the Record of Protected Structures , Westmeath County Development Plan 2021- 2027. The development will consist of change of use from commercial to residential. The building is currently in the form of no. 2 self-contained flats at first floor level with a commercial unit at ground and basement level. The proposed development is seeking permission to provide a 4 bedroom single family dwelling with an overall floor area of 212 sqm. The proposed development also includes for all associated site development works above and below ground on a site area of 0.0237 ha. W... login required. Details...
    1.6km 05/04/2022 N/A Magazine Road , Athlone , Co. Westmeath to demolish existing single storey commercial units and adjacent derelict outbuildings. Construct 6 No new split level 2 bed apartments, associated public open space and... login required. Details...
    1.5km 05/04/2022 N/A Grace Road , Athlone , Co. Westmeath The development will consist of the following: (i) Proposed change of use from a Tile Centre to a Gymnasium, Gymnasium will include an indoor Astro Turf Pitch,... login required. Details...
    990m 04/04/2022 N/A Abbey Road , Athlone Townland , Athlone for development at the existing Abbey Road Pumping Station,site located at Abbey Road, Athlone Townland, Athlone, Co Westmeath. The development will consist of the decommissioning and demolition of the existing single storey Abbey Road Pumping Station together with all associated site works.... login required. Details...
    890m 04/04/2022 N/A The Quay Road , The Strand & River Shannon , Athlone Td and Athlone and Bigmeadow Td We, Irish Water, intend to apply for permission at this site for a tunnel sewer and associated shafts crossing under the River Shannon in Athlone Townland and Athlone and Bigmeadow Townland, Athlone Town Centre between The Quay Road on the western side of the river to The Strand Carpark south west of Strand St. on the eastern side of the river including works on The Quay Road and in the Strand Carpark. The development will consist of the construction of the following: A new combined sewer (Upper Shannon Crossing), up to 1500mm diameter, tunnelled underneath the River Shannon from The Quay Road to the Strand Carpark constructed within a 10m wide construction area. 1 No.tunnel shaft on The Quay Road an... login required. Details...
    850m 04/04/2022 N/A Deerpark Road in Doovoge Townland , through Athlone Showgrounds in Athlone , & Bigmeadow Townland and Development of new sewers which will consist of: A new 450mm diameter open cut combined sewer on Deerpark Road and Clonown Road constructed within a works construction area. A new combined tunnel sewer up to 1200mm diameter, through the Showgrounds from Deerpark Road to the west bank of the River Shannon constructed within a 10m wide works construction area. A new combined tunnel sewer (Lower Shannon Sewer Crossing), up to 1500mm diameter, that runs underneath the River Shannon to the east bank in Burgess Park at Golden Island constructed within a 10m wide works construction area. 1 No. Tunnel Shaft and associated temporary works construction compound in Burgess Park in Golden Island (Kilmaine) Townland. 3 No Tun... login required. Details...
    1.7km 04/04/2022 N/A Coosan West Pumping Station , Old Coosan Road , Athlone We, Irish Water, intend to apply for permission for development at this site Coosan West Pumping Station, Old Coosan Road, Athlone, County Westmeath. The development will consist of • Decommissioning of existing pumping station and all associated ancillaries (underground chambers and above ground kiosks). • Provision of new higher volume underground pumping station (area c.50m2) to the East of the existing location including underground ... login required. Details...
    1.8km 28/03/2022 N/A The Beeches , Coosan , Athlone permission for the felling and removal of ten number trees as referred to in tree preservation Order 17/86 with removal of said order, and all associated site works therein. ... login required. Details...
    1.5km 24/03/2022 N/A 12 Hillcourt , Athlone , Co Westmeath Retention of door & window to front elevation, 60mm nap plaster insulation to front, side & rear elevation with internal ensuite and shower room to first floor level and conversion of garage to kitchen at ground floor level and removal of front boundary wall and all associated siteworks... login required. Details...
    140m 21/03/2022 N/A Castlemaine Street , and Bower Road , Athlone To demolish existing disused off licence premises and rear storage and to construct new residential development comprising two buildings, one at Castlemaine Street containing 5 No apartments together with associated private open space, access stairs and pedestrian areas, the other being a 3-storey b... login required. Details...
    1.2km 11/03/2022 N/A 9 O'Connell St. , Athlone , Co. Westmeath A Protected Structure: The development will consist of the change of use from commercial to residential. The building is currently in the form of no. 2 self-contained flats at first floor level with a commercial unit at ground and basement level. The proposed development is seeking permission to provide for a 4 bedroom, single family dwelling with an overall floor area of 212sqm. The proposed development also includes for all associated site development works above and below ground on a site area of 0.0237 ha. Works to the building include:- 1) The removal of recent internal partitions and amendments to the original layout of the house at ground ... login required. Details...
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    10m 23/02/2022 CONDITIONAL Lower Road (boundary Lower Road & Bower Lane) , Athlone , Co Westmeath amendments to the previously granted under application 18/7159. Retention permission relating to Block 06 consisting of minor adjustments to the location of Velux windows at the front of the property (facing lower road), ... login required. Details...
    2.8km 22/02/2022 REFUSED Bellaugh , Athlone , Co. Roscommon Retention Permission for an existing shed type structure which is being used for domestic purposes to the rear of existing dwelling house at ... login required. Details...
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    Aquifer:
    • Category: Ll
    • Description: Locally Important Aquifer - Bedrock which is Moderately Productive only in Local Zones

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Waulsortian Limestones
    • Description: Massive unbedded lime-mudstone
    • Labels: CDWAUL / WA

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    Our Lady's Bower 15010106 (Survey ID: SURV011) Regional, 1880 - 1890 convent/nunnery school N/A

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