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ST. Mary's Place , Irishtown , Athlone

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 187117

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

Permission is sought on behalf of ERS Developments Ltd for the following development (a) retention and completion of 3 no. partially constructed retail units and (b) provision of 9 no. maisonette dwellings together with associated bin storage and bike stand all on their lands at St. Mary's Place, Irishtown, Athlone

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Jul 2018

  2. Further information requested

    24 Aug 2018

  3. Further information received

    15 Nov 2018

  4. Decision due

    12 Dec 2018

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    12 Dec 2018

  6. Grant issued

    12 Feb 2019

Application Details

Location
ST. Mary's Place , Irishtown , Athlone
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
0.089 ha
Floor Area
12532.41 sq m
Residential Units
9

Timeline

Registration Date
3 July 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
12 December 2018
Grant Date
12 February 2019
Permission Expires
11 February 2024

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2560464REFUSED22 Sept 2025

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