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Golden Island Shopping Centre , Golden Island Athlone , Co. Westmeath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560578

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

a new prefabricated substation building and 2no. distribution charging units within the existing Golden Island Shopping Centre car park to cater for 6no. electric car charging points for 12no. electric car parking spaces to replace 18no. existing car park spaces, along with all associated ancillary site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Nov 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    22 Jan 2026

  3. Decision due

    25 Jan 2026

  4. Grant issued

    26 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
Golden Island Shopping Centre , Golden Island Athlone , Co. Westmeath.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
0.032 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
22 November 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
22 January 2026
Grant Date
26 February 2026
Permission Expires
25 February 2031

Location

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21649CONDITIONAL7 Dec 2021

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197197CONDITIONAL20 Sept 2019

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Units 10/11 , Irishtown Central , Athlone

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2360082CONDITIONAL5 Apr 2023

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2660308REFUSED10 Jun 2026

development which will consist of: Alterations to the previously approved application granted under Reg. Ref. 21/93 for the following works: (i) construction of a drive-thru to serve the approved coffee shop; (ii) alterations to all external facades to alter glazing, material finishes, opes, and to provide for a collection point; (iii) provision of signage associated with drive-thru; (iv) alterations to internal layout of approved coffee shop; (v) provision of pedestrian access onto MacDiarmada Road and provision of pedestrian crossing to Burgess Park; (vi) relocation of mobility parking spaces and bike parking; (vii) removal of approved outdoor seating area and the provision of a new outdoor seating area along the eastern façade; (viii) landscaping, boundary treatments, signage, drainage and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development

Golden Island Shopping Centre Car Park , Athlone , Westmeath

72m
2193CONDITIONAL25 Feb 2021

A new development within the Golden Island Shopping Centre carpark and landscaped areas in two separate locations as follows: (1) Site Area A, North West quadrant - the development will consist of a new single storey pavilion drive-through coffee shop (207sqm) for the sale and consumption, on and off the premises of food and beverages, together with all necessary ancillary site works, including drainage, external seating, signage, landscaping, and the reconfiguration of existing carpark, to include proposed building, vehicle circulation route and collection point all to be located in the existing carpark (2) Site Area B North East quadrant - the relocation of 41 car spaces within the North East corner of the Golden Island Shopping Centre carpark and landscape are. The proposal will also include the reconfiguration of existing pedestrian pathways and landscaping

North West Carpark , Golden Island , Golden Island (Kilmaine)

91m
187136CONDITIONAL20 Jul 2018

Change of use from retail use to coffee shop use, the erection of new signage consisting of individually mounted lettering, with associated existing downlights externally and all associated site works

Unit 7 , John Broderick Street Athlone , Co Westmeath

127m
187128CONDITIONAL13 Jul 2018

(A) Reconfiguration of the sites existing vehicular access/exit to provide a new two lane exit including minor alternations to adjoining footpath; (B)(alternations and improvements to car park layout to include pedestrian routes; and (C) all other associated ancillary site layout and service routes.

Dunnes Stores , Irishtown , Athlone

128m
2460429CONDITIONAL6 Nov 2024

extension and upgrade works to the existing cinema to include internal reconfiguration, the construction of 4 No. additional screens & new cinema entrance, local car parking, roadway, & hard-standing alterations, the relocation of 33 No. car parking spaces within the Golden Island Shopping Centre car park, and the construction of a new restaurant unit adjoining the extended cinema building. - New cinema & restaurant signage. - Demolition works as required to the existing cinema to facilitate the new extension. - All associated site & development works

Golden Island Shopping Centre , Athlone , Co. Westmeath

128m
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EXTENSION OF DURATION for extension and upgrade works to the existing cinema to include internal reconfiguration, the construction of 4 No. additional screens & new cinema entrance, local car parking, roadway, & hard standing alterations, the relocation of 33 No. car parking spaces within the Golden Island shopping centre car park, and the construction of a new restaurant unit adjoining the extended cinema building. New cinema & restaurant signage Demolition works as required to the existing cinema to facilitate the new extension All associated site & development works.

IMC Athlone Cinema , Golden Island Shopping Centre , Athlone

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187243CONDITIONAL20 Dec 2018

Extension and upgrade works to the existing cinema to include internal reconfiguration, the construction of 4 No. additional screens & new cinema entrance, local car parking, roadway, & hard standing alterations, the relocation of 33 No. car parking spaces within the Golden Island shopping centre car park, and the construction of a new restaurant unit adjoining the extended cinema building. New cinema & restaurant signage Demolition works as required to the existing cinema to facilitate the new extension All associated site & development works.

Golden Island Shopping Centre , Athlone

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