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2660415

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Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

development which will consist of the upgrade of existing path to create access road for anglers, new car parking with access barrier, new angler access stands along the Southwest Bank of Athlone Canal and all associated site works. Athlone Canal is located within the northern boundary of the River Shannon Callows Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the Middle Shannon Callows Special Protection Area (SPA). An Appropriate Assessment and Natura Impact Statement have been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Aug 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    1 Oct 2026

Application Details

Location
Southwest Bank of Athlone Canal , Clonown Road , Athlone Co. Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
2.284 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
7 August 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
1 October 2026

Location

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2660383N/A21 Jul 2026

development which will consist of the upgrade of existing path to create access road for anglers, new car parking with access barrier, new angler access stands along the Southwest Bank of Athlone Canal and all associated site works. Athlone Canal is located within the northern boundary of the River Shannon Callows Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the Middle Shannon Callows Special Protection Area (SPA).

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177146N/A8 Aug 2017

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177182CONDITIONAL2 Oct 2017

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