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Lands at the existing Marist College , Retreat Road Cannonsfield , Athlone Co. Westmeath

Oct 24 2023

Application Received

Dec 18 2023

Further Info. Requested

Jul 26 2024

Further Info. Received

Oct 13 2024

Decision Due

Oct 29 2024

Decision

Dec 16 2024

Granted

Aug 19 2026

Commencement Notice

Sep 07 2026

Commencement Started

Dec 15 2029

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 24 / 10 / 2023
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

development which will consists of the proposed renovation and extension of the existing Marist College (Garrow House & Our Lady’s Hermitage - Protected Structure Reg. Ref. 149, NIAH No. 15008008) to provide 28 no. apartments. The extensions will include new stairwells, lift core with connecting corridors to the rear of the Protected Structure. The rear outbuildings/structures will be demolished and the rear extension to the Garrow House will be part demolished with the remainder renovated to provide a cycle & bin store. The application will also include the construction of a new three storey apartment block to the rear of the site incorporating 27 no. apartments and a community rooms. The development will also consist of provision of new footpaths and roads within the site including amendments to the existing internal road & front entrance access, the installation of new services & drainage with associated hard & soft landscaping, boundary walls & fencing, siteworks, cycle & bin stores, ESB substation & meter rooms and car parking

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Commencement Information:

  • Notice Submitted: 19 / 08 / 2026
  • Start Date: 07 / 09 / 2026
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