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Athlone Town Centre , Mardyke Street , Athlone

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 22418

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

the amalgamation of existing retail unit nos. 05, 06, 07, 08 and 09 over 2 no. levels within the shopping centre to accommodate a single, retail store. Internal works (including filling in of existing voids) will result in an increase in floor area by c.81.65 sq.m. Change of use from permitted restaurant (never occupied) on level 01 of the shopping centre to staff canteen/office-admin/storage areas (totalling c.370 sq.m) ancillary to the proposed retail unit. 2 no. shop signs located at: (1) the Civic Square Entrance (c.10.83 sqm in extent) and; (2) the Gleeson Street Entrance (c.2.96 sqm in extent) to the shopping centre. All associated ancillary works and services provision

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Aug 2022

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    4 Oct 2022

  3. Decision due

    6 Oct 2022

  4. Grant issued

    9 Nov 2022

Application Details

Location
Athlone Town Centre , Mardyke Street , Athlone
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Floor Area
81.65 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
12 August 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
4 October 2022
Grant Date
9 November 2022
Permission Expires
8 November 2027

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