Golden Island Shopping Centre , Golden Island Athlone , Co. Westmeath
CONDITIONALPlanning 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 received
22 Nov 2025
Decision: CONDITIONAL
22 Jan 2026
Decision due
25 Jan 2026
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
Planning Applications Nearby
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Unit 13a , Irishtown Central , Athlone
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Units 10/11 , Irishtown Central , Athlone
(a) the change of use from commercial office space (banking) to residential use at first floor level consisting of one number one bedroom apartment and one number two bedroom apartment and (b) Elevation changes comprising of the installation of one number window, also at first floor level to Payne's Lane elevation
Unit 13B/Unit 13A Irishtown Central , Athlone , Co. Westmeath
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
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)
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
(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
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
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
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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