Ballygowlan , Athlone , County Westmeath

Jun 17 2024

Application Received

Aug 07 2024

Further Info. Requested

Sep 27 2024

Further Info. Received

Nov 19 2024

Decision

Nov 21 2024

Decision Due

Jan 08 2025

Granted

Jan 07 2030

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 17 / 06 / 2024
Westmeath County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

development which will consist of the partial demolition to existing bungalow and construction of a new two-storey extension to the north of existing bungalow, upgraded wastewater treatment plant, landscaping and all ancillary site works. A Natura Impact Statement (N.I.S) has been submitted to the planning authority with this application

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
2.3km	09/06/2026	N/A	The Derries , Athlone , Co. Westmeath	RETENTION of covered area to east side of indoor equestrian arena and gravelled area to south side	Details...
2.3km	21/05/2026	N/A	Clonbonny , Athlone , Co.Westmeath	to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage and septic tank with percolation area and all associated site works	Details...
3km	28/02/2026	CONDITIONAL	Oldtown , Clonown , Athlone	Retention Permission for 1) To retain as constructed extension to rear of existing dwelling, 2) To retain alterations to elevations, and all ancillary site development works at	Details...
2.4km	22/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Townland of Corranlena , , County Westmeath	development of an amendment to the permitted Planning Application (Planning Reference 24/60390) located on Bord Na Móna lands within the townlands of, Derries, Carrickobreen, Bunnahinly, Cloonbonny, Corralena, Kilgarvan Glebe, Ballynahownwood and Ballynahown, in County Westmeath. The proposed amendment which is the subject of this application is located on a site extending to 0.06 hectares in the townland of Corralena in County Westmeath. The proposed amendment will consist of; i.The development of a wayfinding Thematic Experience to enhance the permitted recreational shared cycle and walkway on Bord na Móna lands. The Thematic Experience will consist of a wayfinding landmark structure comprising a ring beam and wind vanes (40m2).	Details...
2.8km	20/12/2025	N/A	Cloonown Townland , Athlone , Co. Roscommon	Permission for the construction of a new four bay slatted shed incorporating feeding passage, concrete apron, water recycling tank, access road and all other ancillary site works and services, a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) is submitted with the planning application, at	Details...
2.8km	28/11/2025	N/A	New Row , Cloonown Townland , Athlone	Permission for the construction of a new four bay slatted shed incorporating feeding passage, concrete apron, water recycling tank, access road and all other ancillary site works and services at	Details...
2.5km	15/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Creggan , Athlone , Co. Westmeath	construction of a two-storey side extension to the northern side of the building and a new rear extension to the western side of the building and all associated site works	Details...
2.6km	29/05/2025	CONDITIONAL	Townland of Creggan Upper , Fardrum Athlone , Co. Westmeath N37 TBP5	to demolish existing non-habitable dwelling and associated buildings, and the construction of the following: Building ‘A’, a standalone single storey motor vehicle service and sales facility (with ancillary offices, staff and customer facilities and ancillary spaces), (c. 1,780 sq.m.) with illuminated signage zone on north-west elevation (c. 3.75 sq.m) and an illuminated sign on the north-east elevation (c. 3.8 sq m); Building ‘B’, a standalone one storey with Mezzanine level motor vehicle service and sales facility (with ancillary offices, staff and customer facilities and ancillary spaces), (c. 952 sq.m.) with illuminated signage zones on north, south and west elevations (c. 16.2 sq.m in total); Building ‘C’, a standalone single storey valet and car wash building (with water recycling unit), (c. 310 sq.m.); and Building ‘D’, a standalone single storey valet and car wash building (with water recycling unit), (c. 326 sq.m.). Both Building ‘C’ and ‘D’ will be used for valeting and washing vehicles solely for the operation of Building ‘A’ and ‘B’. The development also includes the construction of an access road off the N62; 2 no. free-standing double-sided illuminated pylon signs (with signage zone of c. 9 sq.m in total); flag poles; customer and staff car parking; bicycle parking; new and used vehicle display parking; vehicle storage area and service parking; electric vehicle charging points; associated lighting; hard and soft landscaping including the provision of boundary treatments, gates, fencing, walls and bollards; SUDs measures; partial green roof to Building A; associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply); ancillary plant; and all other site excavation and development works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application	Details...
1.3km	16/04/2025	REFUSED	Clonbonny , Athlone , westmeath	to extend existing slatted shed and to construct new holding tank and all associated site works.	Details...
0m	07/03/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballygowlan , Athlone , County Westmeath	development consisting of revision of design from that previously granted under Planning Grant No. 24/60208 for demolition of existing porch and provision of new 2 storey extension to the southern side of the existing single storey dwelling, to include new wastewater treatment unit, landscaping and all associated site works (as previously granted Reference No. 24/60208). A Natura Impact Statement (N.I.S) and Flood Risk Assessment report has been submitted to the planning authority with this application	Details...
2.9km	05/03/2025	CONDITIONAL	Fardrum , Athlone , Co. Westmeath	development which will consist of the part demolition of existing rear extension and permission for a part single storey and part two storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling including all associated site works	Details...
2.9km	20/12/2024	CONDITIONAL	Newtown East , Clonown Athlone , Co. Roscommon	Permission for development consisting of the decommissioning of the existing septic tank and percolation area serving existing school buildings and its replacement with new wastewater treatment system and Ter 3 Packaged Tertiary Unit and all ancillary site works at	Details...
1km	15/10/2024	CONDITIONAL	Bord Na Móna lands within the townlands of , Derries Carrickobreen Bunnahinly Cloonbonny Corralena Kilgarvan Glebe Ballynahownwood and Ballynahown , in County Westmeath	development of a recreational shared cycle and walkway located on Bord Na Móna lands within the townlands of Derries, Carrickobreen, Bunnahinly, Cloonbonny, Corralena, Kilgarvan Glebe, Ballynahownwood and Ballynahown in County Westmeath. A section of the narrow-gauge railway track of the railway line in Cloonbonny and Ballynahownwood townlands is a Protected Structure Ref No. 035-009 which runs adjacent to the proposed cycle and walkway. The development proposes the following: The delivery of a shared cycle and walkway on Bord na Móna lands. This will include the repurposing of 3412 meters of existing former rail bed, 3131 meters along existing bog headlands / former high fields, and 473 meters along pre-existing machine access routes. The construction of car and / or bicycle parking facilities at a number of gateway locations along the proposed route and the provision of EV Charging spaces at the Gateway locations. This will include: 1 no. Type 2 Gateway, 2 no. Rest Points. The Type 2 Gateway (WH-02-01) will include the provision of a walker totem, modular pavilion feature, and upgrades to the entrance from the local road. Upgrade works to River Bridge (21-200). Upgrade works to 4 no. local access road crossings, and 3 no. agricultural crossings. The erection of wayfinding and interpretative signage at Gateway locations along the route. The implementation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) nature based drainage proposals at the Gateway locations to cater for surface water drainage at car park locations. Fencing and screening will be erected where required for health and safety and biodiversity reasons which will include 4058 meters of ecological screening. All other ancillary and associated site work. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)	Details...
2.6km	15/07/2024	CONDITIONAL	Creggan , Moate Road , Athlone	change of use from Solvent Chemical Distribution Depot to light commercial vehicle storage to car park area and storage of car parts and building materials to existing shed and all associated site works	Details...
2.9km	05/06/2024	REFUSED	Fardrum , Athlone , Co. Westmeath	Part Demolition of Existing Rear Extensions to Provide the Construction of Proposed 32m2 Extension at Ground Floor level and 30m2 Extension at First Floor level to the rear of the existing dwelling, adjustment of existing doors to the Northeast Front and the Southwest Rear Elevations to new windows & internal refurbishment of existing dwelling together with all associated site works	Details...
2.5km	21/12/2023	CONDITIONAL	Creggan , Athlone , Co.Westmeath	decommissioning of existing septic tank and percolation area and installation of a new treatment system and polishing filter and all associated site works	Details...
0m	20/12/2023	CONDITIONAL	Ballygowlan , Athlone , Co Westmeath	Retention of the domestic garage(48 sqm) and all associated site works	Details...
2.3km	20/09/2023	CONDITIONAL	The Derries , Bonavalley , Co. Westmeath	construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, single dwelling treatment system with percolation area and associated site works	Details...
0m	09/08/2023	REFUSED	Ballygowlan , Athlone , Co. Westmeath	development which will consist of partial demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new two storey extension to the north elevation, upgraded waste water treatment plant, new entrance, landscaping and all ancillary site works and retention permission of a shed	Details...

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