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Dun Riada Bonavalley , Athlone , Co. Westmeath

REFUSED

Planning application 2560252

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

a change of use of existing 7-bedroom B&B with ensuites bathrooms together with kitchen, dining, breakfast, and living rooms, host rooms granted permission under planning reference 22/403 to a Midlands Regional Family Hub, to include 2 additional bedrooms, reception/administration area at basement level, and other minor internal changes. Overall floor area of 295 sq. m. together with revised onsite car parking, entrance gates, front boundary wall, children’s play area, landscaping and all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    23 May 2025

  2. Further information requested

    16 Jul 2025

  3. Further information received

    5 Aug 2025

  4. Decision due

    1 Sept 2025

  5. Decision: REFUSED

    1 Sept 2025

Application Details

Location
Dun Riada Bonavalley , Athlone , Co. Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
0.189 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
23 May 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
1 September 2025

Location

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