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APT 4G Old Bridge House , Strand St. Athlone , Co. Westmeath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560194

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

Retention Permission and change of use for development at this site. The change of use relates to the original ground floor office area (71.05m²) to a ground floor 2 bed apartment (71.05m²) and all associated site works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Apr 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    9 Jun 2025

  3. Decision due

    16 Jun 2025

  4. Grant issued

    14 Jul 2025

Application Details

Location
APT 4G Old Bridge House , Strand St. Athlone , Co. Westmeath.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
0.027 ha
Floor Area
71.05 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
22 April 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 June 2025
Grant Date
14 July 2025
Permission Expires
13 July 2030

Location

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