Shamrock Lodge Hotel , Clonown Road Bellaugh , Athlone Co. Westmeath
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2560470
Westmeath - Westmeath County Council
Proposed Development
The development shall consist of demolitions, new extensions, and alterations to elevations to the existing hotel, and all associated site development works. The development will consist of: 1) the demolition of a) an existing two storey block to the rear of the hotel that includes toilets, bar storage and offices at ground level and derelict accommodation with ancillary storage at first floor level; b) an existing single storey toilet block to the side of the existing hotel adjoining the function room; and c) an existing escape stairwell to the rear of the hotel. 2): the construction of new extensions to the property to include i) a new single storey entrance and extended bar area to the front of the hotel; ii) a new single storey extension to the side of the hotel to include the enlargement of the existing function room and provision of new toilets with ancillary storage; and iii) a new single storey extension to the rear of the hotel to include a revised toilet layout, new stores, and provision of 5 no. en-suite bedrooms. 3) all associated internal and external alterations to the existing hotel including minor elevational alterations; 4): new external landscaping, terraces, and revision to the existing services layout; 5): new signage; and 6): all associated site development works
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Application received
23 Sept 2025
Further information requested
17 Nov 2025
Further information received
20 Feb 2026
Decision due
19 Mar 2026
Decision: CONDITIONAL
19 Mar 2026
Grant issued
23 Apr 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Shamrock Lodge Hotel , Clonown Road Bellaugh , Athlone Co. Westmeath
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Site Area
- 1.913 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 23 September 2025
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 19 March 2026
- Grant Date
- 23 April 2026
- Permission Expires
- 22 April 2031
Location
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