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207113

CONDITIONAL

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

1) Retention permission relating to change of use of gym block first floor storage area into classroom 2) Permission to retain and complete the construction of two classrooms at first floor of gym block to include internal layout works by provision of walls, floors and ceilings and external changes to east elevation by provision of windows and also to south elevation to accommodate exit door, alterations to external stairs and all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    29 Jul 2020

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    18 Sept 2020

  3. Decision due

    22 Sept 2020

  4. Grant issued

    27 Oct 2020

Application Details

Location
Marist College Athlone , Retreat Road , Athlone
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Floor Area
195.7 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
29 July 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
18 September 2020
Grant Date
27 October 2020
Permission Expires
26 October 2025

Location

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2130CONDITIONAL26 Jan 2021

Retention permission for development. The development consists of 1) change of use of gym, fitness and storage rooms into classrooms 2) external changes to elevations and all associated site works

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197257N/A18 Dec 2019

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207026CONDITIONAL12 Feb 2020

Repair of fire damage to "Cannonsfield", Lower Road, Athlone, a Protected Structure (Record of Protected Structures, Athlone Town Development Plan 2014-2020, reference no.149). The work will consist of the following: Replacing roof with timber structure and stone slates; reinstatement of the ornamental facing; replacement cast metal gutters and downpipes; repair of external walls with lime and sand rendering; replacement timber sliding sash windows; replacement front door; floors of timber joists and timber boarding; plasterboard ceiling to roof; (the interior will be left in shell form)

"Cannonsfield" , Lower Road , Athlone

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2360361CONDITIONAL24 Oct 2023

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

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

281m
197149N/A19 Jul 2019

permission to extend and convert existing stores to assisted living accommodation (80sqm) at our dwelling house

1 Glenavon Tce , Athlone , Co Westmeath

281m
2166CONDITIONAL16 Feb 2021

Demolition of existing back annexe consisting of corridor, den & stores (63sqm) and the construction of a single-storey granny flat (floor area 81sqm for special needs) with services. Retention permission for single-storey shed (13sqm), ground floor kitchen extension, lobby & toilet (14sqm), ground floor conservatory (16sqm), first floor ensuite, dressing room & bathroom extension (19sqm). Total area 62sqm.

1 Glenavon Terrace , Athlone , Co Westmeath

281m
207168N/A27 Oct 2020

Full planning permission to demolish existing back annexe consisting of corridor, den & stores (63sqm) and the construction of a single-storey granny flat (floor area 81sqm for special needs) with all services. Also Retention Permission for single-storey shed (13sqm). Ground floor kitchen extension, lobby & toilet (14sqm). Ground floor conservatory (16sqm). First floor ensuite, dressing room & bathroom extension (19sqm). (Total area 62sqm).

1 Glenavon Terrace , Athlone , Co Westmeath

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2560433CONDITIONAL31 Aug 2025

Retention Permission for the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of his existing house consisting of a kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and an additional bedroom on the first floor

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325m
2284CONDITIONAL23 Feb 2022

amendments to the previously granted under application 18/7159. Retention permission relating to Block 06 consisting of minor adjustments to the location of Velux windows at the front of the property (facing lower road), relocation of the dormer roof windows of unit 26, 27,& 28 to the rear of the properties, the addition of opaque windows to the ground floor WC of units 28 & 26 and an increase of the private open space of unit 28 by 35m2.

Lower Road (boundary Lower Road & Bower Lane) , Athlone , Co Westmeath

325m
2245N/A9 Feb 2022

permission for amendment from previously granted application under 18/7159. Retention permission relating to Block 06 consisting of minor adjustments to the location of Velux windows at the front of the property (facing lower road) relocation of the dormer roof window of units 26,27 & 28 to the rear of the properties, the addition of opaque windows tot he ground floor WC of units 28 & 26 and an increase of the private open space of unit 28 by 35m2

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