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A site of 1.26 Ha at Athlone Business Park , Dublin Road Athlone , Co. Westmeath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560543

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

development will principally consist of the reversion of the premises (2,116 sq m) from its current use as a distribution hub to the previously permitted use as a builders’ merchants; removal of the existing mezzanine (182 sq m), and provision of two new mezzanine areas (670 sq m and 133 sq m); internal modifications; elevational changes including the provision of a roller shutter door on the east elevation and 3 No. fire escape doors on the east, west and south elevations; a canopy structure attached to the south elevation; new signage including elevational signage and an illuminated freestanding sign (3 m in height); provision of a security hut (5.3 sq m); the omission of 1 No. car parking space to facilitate cycle parking; the minor repositioning of car parking spaces; HGV loading bays; external storage; hard and soft landscaping; and all associated site and development works above and below ground. The gross floor area of the building will increase from 2,116 sq m to 2,737 sq m, and the maximum building height of 10.265 m will remain unchanged

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    6 Nov 2025

  2. Decision due

    9 Jan 2026

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    9 Jan 2026

  4. Grant issued

    19 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
A site of 1.26 Ha at Athlone Business Park , Dublin Road Athlone , Co. Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
1.26 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
6 November 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 January 2026
Grant Date
19 February 2026
Permission Expires
18 February 2031

Location

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