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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 and all associated site works constructed within a works construction area. 1 No.tunnel shaft in the Strand Carpark and all associated site works constructed within a works construction area. Temporary works compounds at each of the 2 No. tunnel shafts. Temporary removal and reinstatement of two cast iron bollards that are listed as Protected Structures, RPS Ref No 075 and NIAH Ref. No. 15000414 along the Quay Road. Temporary carparking and occasional storage for existing commercial use located adjacent to the proposed temporary works construction compound on The Quay Road. Temporary works area up to 10m wide on a floating pontoon located on the River Shannon adjacent to the quay wall on The Quay Road. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application.

The Quay Road , The Strand & River Shannon , Athlone Td and Athlone and Bigmeadow Td

The development will consist of alterations to existing rear entrance of Seans Bar (RPS no 063, RMP no WM 029-042087) adjoining The Quays, Athlone. These alternations will include the relocation of the existing gate 3.7m to the north-west of its current location and construction of new gate pier, dwarf wall and steel boundary railing in keeping with existing boundary treatments.

Seans Bar , Main Street , Athlone

The development will consist of alterations to existing rear entrance of Sean's Bar which is a Protected Structure (RPS no 063, RMP no WM 029-042087) adjoining The Quay Road, Athlone. These alternations will include the relocation of the existing gate 3.7m to the north-west of its current location and construction of new gate pier, dwarf wall and steel boundary railing in keeping with existing boundary treatments.

Sean's Bar , The Quays Quay Road , Athlone & Bigmeadow Townland

Retention of a covered timber structure used for outdoor dining to the rear yard of an existing commercial building, which is a protected structure (RPS No. 179 and NIAH No. 15009246) and all associated site development works

1-7 Church Street , Athlone , Co Westmeath

Retention Permission and change of use for development at this site. The change of use relates to the original ground floor office area (71.05m²) to a ground floor 2 bed apartment (71.05m²) and all associated site works.

APT 4G Old Bridge House , Strand St. Athlone , Co. Westmeath.

Retention permission to regularise and retain works carried out at the premises to include changes to ground floor plan. Also permission to develop the ground floor retail as café-takeaway including change of shop front, external signage, and all associated site works. The development will consist of work to a Protected Structure, Record of Protected Structures, Athlone Town Development Plan 2014-2020, Reference no.060

5 Main Street , Athlone

The proposed development consists of the extension of the existing building by an area of 66sqm to the existing café to provide a restaurant/café with a seating area for 45 people, kitchen for the restaurant, staff room, W/Cs, bin storage area and all associated site works. The development will consist of work to a Protected Structure, Record of Protected Structures, Athlone Town Development Plan 2014-2020, Reference no 060.

Celtic Cafe , 5 Main Street , Athlone

change of use of an existing dwelling to provide 2 No. own door apartment dwellings to include all necessary alterations to existing front elevation to Strand St. to provide full height escape windows and associated roofing, the construction of a new first floor balcony and new external stairs to the rear elevation, including all associated site works

No 8 Strand Street , Athlone , Co. Westmeath

The change of use of existing retail/office to a restaurant on the ground floor and part of the first floor, with internal alterations on both floors. Provision of single door to the rear and alterations to the double doors at the side. Provision of new illuminated signs to the existing shopfront facades

Fry House , Fry Place , Athlone

Permission for a change of use from ground floor retail to café-takeaway including change of shop front, external signage and all associated site works. The development will consist of work to a Protected Structure, Record of Protected Structures, Athlone Town Development Plan 2014-2020, reference No.060

5 Main Street , Athlone , Co Westmeath