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2460343

CONDITIONAL

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

development which will consist of a new playing pitch with floodlights, 2 No. goal ballstops, perimeter pitch netting, 2 No. dugouts, groundskeepers shed, walking track with public lighting, works to the existing site entrance, signage and carparking with all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Sept 2024

  2. Further information requested

    14 Nov 2024

  3. Further information received

    21 May 2025

  4. Decision due

    24 Jul 2025

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    24 Jul 2025

  6. Appeal submitted

    12 Aug 2025

  7. Appeal decided: REFUSED

    4 Dec 2025

Application Details

Location
Knockanea , Ballydonagh , Athlone Co Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
4.7 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 September 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
24 July 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ACP-323365-25
Decision
REFUSED
Submitted
12 August 2025
Decided
4 December 2025

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