Golden Island Shopping Centre , Golden Island Athlone , Co. Westmeath.

Nov 22 2025

Application Received

Jan 22 2026

Decision

Jan 25 2026

Decision Due

Feb 26 2026

Granted

Feb 25 2031

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 22 / 11 / 2025
Westmeath County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

a new prefabricated substation building and 2no. distribution charging units within the existing Golden Island Shopping Centre car park to cater for 6no. electric car charging points for 12no. electric car parking spaces to replace 18no. existing car park spaces, along with all associated ancillary site works

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