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2560298

CONDITIONAL

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

Retention permission and planning permission for development. The retention permission consists of first floor rear extension, change of use of first and second floor office/store (commercial use) into two, 1-bed apartments (residential use), internal layout alterations, material alterations, changes to front elevation and existing velux roof window. The planning permission consists of replacement of the external ground floor entrance door and frame from PVC to timber and all ancillary works. Development relates to the Protected Structure RPS No.168, NIAH No. 15009223.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    11 Jun 2025

  2. Further information requested

    5 Aug 2025

  3. Further information received

    27 Jan 2026

  4. Decision due

    29 Apr 2026

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    29 Apr 2026

  6. Grant issued

    3 Jun 2026

Application Details

Location
33 Church Street , Athlone , Co. Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
0.01 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
11 June 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
29 April 2026
Grant Date
3 June 2026
Permission Expires
2 June 2031

Location

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