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21572

CONDITIONAL

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of Outdoor Sports, Recreational and Wellbeing facilities: A building to provide changing rooms and storage facilities, two artificial grass multi-sport playing surfaces with surround fencing and lighting, a synthetic sprint track with lighting, recreational facilities and outdoor exercise equipment, walkways, boundary fencing, nature trail and seating. Biodiversity mitigation works to include creation of calcareous grassland areas, planting of native trees and shrubs, together with all associated site development and ancillary works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    27 Oct 2021

  2. Further information requested

    21 Dec 2021

  3. Further information received

    14 Jan 2022

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    9 Feb 2022

  5. Decision due

    10 Feb 2022

  6. Grant issued

    8 Apr 2022

Application Details

Location
Our Ladys Bower Secondary School , Retreat Road , Aghacocara
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
27 October 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 February 2022
Grant Date
8 April 2022
Permission Expires
7 April 2027

Location

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145m
2560480REFUSED1 Oct 2025

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22403CONDITIONAL9 Aug 2022

reconstruction of part demolished existing B & B bungalow type dwelling with basement to match existing together with proposed rear extensions at ground and basement floor levels. The proposed 35.70 sq.m extension to the rear of existing ground floor level to consist of 1 No. new bedroom & ensuite (number 7) together with extended kitchen, dining and living areas, along with revised internal layout providing new ensuite bathrooms with windows to each existing bedrooms ( 6 number). The proposed 44.32 sq.m extension to the existing basement floor level to consist of new storage area, utility and laundry room. New external retaining walls and access steps to basement area together with on-site parking, recessed entrance gates, landscaping and all associated site works. Retention Permission for part demolition of existing 6-bedroom B & B bungalow type dwelling with basement (circa 226 sq.m) together with all associated site works

Dun Riada , Bonavalley , Athlone

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2560252REFUSED23 May 2025

a change of use of existing 7-bedroom B&B with ensuites bathrooms together with kitchen, dining, breakfast, and living rooms, host rooms granted permission under planning reference 22/403 to a Midlands Regional Family Hub, to include 2 additional bedrooms, reception/administration area at basement level, and other minor internal changes. Overall floor area of 295 sq. m. together with revised onsite car parking, entrance gates, front boundary wall, children’s play area, landscaping and all associated site works

Dun Riada Bonavalley , Athlone , Co. Westmeath

146m
2560088N/A6 Mar 2025

development which will consist of the following works: Change of use of existing 7 bedroom B&B with ensuites bathrooms together with kitchen, dining, breakfast, and living rooms, host rooms granted permission under planning reference 22/403 to Women’s Refuge Centre, to include 2 additional bedrooms, reception/administration area at basement level, and other minor internal changes. Overall floor area of 295 sq. m. together with all granted onsite Car parking, recessed entrance gate, landscaping and all associated site works

Dun Riada Bonavalley , Athlone , Co. Westmeath

160m
2360231REFUSED20 Jul 2023

development which will consist of; (i) Sub-division of existing site (ii) Construct 4 no. detached two storey houses (iii) New vehicular entrances off Retreat Road (for Units 1 & 2) and Retreat Ridge (for Units 3 & 4) (iv) Alterations to existing site boundaries, landscaping, connection to services and all associated site works

Lissoy , Retreat Road , Athlone

160m
21550CONDITIONAL6 Oct 2021

Permission to carry out the following renovations works 1) Construct a side and rear extension. 2) extension to include an externally accessed basement for storage. 3) Change flat roof to pitched roof over existing garage. 4) Construct new open porch to front entrance. 5) Alterations to front and side window/door openings and all associated site works.

Lissoy , Retreat Road , Athlone

165m
21563CONDITIONAL15 Oct 2021

to retain changes made to originally permitted house and domestic garage and associated works (original planning permission reg ref 1643/74). The most significant such change is the omission of the lower floor (semi basement) thereby simplifying the house to its current form which comprises of part 2 storey and part single storey, together with sundry other changes arising all as per application documents

Lower Road , Retreat , Athlone

186m
2660163N/A9 Apr 2026

development will consist/consists of the installation of a single biomass boiler enclosure and new 2000 litre LPG tank located to the rear of the site

Retreat Rd , Aghacocara , Athlone Co. Westmeath

186m
2660250N/A16 May 2026

development which will consist of the installation of a single biomass boiler enclosure and two new 2,000 litre LPG tanks located to the rear of the site

Retreat Rd , Aghacocara , Athlone Co. Westmeath

186m
2660302N/A8 Jun 2026

RED III development which will consist of: The installation of a single biomass boiler enclosure and two new 2,000 litre LPG tanks located to the rear of the site. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive EU 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning permission may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

Retreat Rd , Aghacocara , Athlone Co. Westmeath

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