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187213

CONDITIONAL

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

Construction of a 3 storey extension to the existing Midlands Innovation and Research Centre, as part of the Athlone Institute of Technology Campus. The extension comprises of 919sqm of office/technology and innovation accommodation-located over 2 floors , which links through to the existing innovation and research building , with a screened enclosed plant area at the roof level. The proposed development includes relocation of the existing 12 no. car park spaces, and provision for 10 no. new car park spaces-both to be located to the rear of the site, 10 no. new bicycle spaces and associated site works and landscaping

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Nov 2018

  2. Decision due

    16 Jan 2019

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    16 Jan 2019

  4. Grant issued

    22 Feb 2019

Application Details

Location
Garrycastle , Athlone , Co Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
13 November 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
16 January 2019
Grant Date
22 February 2019
Permission Expires
21 February 2024

Location

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