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2360361

CONDITIONAL

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

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

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Oct 2023

  2. Further information requested

    18 Dec 2023

  3. Further information received

    4 Jun 2024

  4. Decision due

    13 Oct 2024

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    29 Oct 2024

  6. Grant issued

    16 Dec 2024

Application Details

Location
Lands at the existing Marist College , Retreat Road Cannonsfield , Athlone Co. Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
2.52 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
24 October 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
29 October 2024
Grant Date
16 December 2024
Permission Expires
15 December 2029

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