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Ranelagh , Grace Road , Athlone

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560579

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

Retention for a lightweight Structure enclosing 3 No Paddle courts with an entrance lobby. The development islocated and delineated within the existing Site and at the eastern end of the Planet Athlone Bowling and leisure centre, replacing existing 5 A side Astra turf and its 2M enclosing fence . The development includes site works to existing structure , including interalia: Storm water drainage disposal

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Nov 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    23 Jan 2026

  3. Decision due

    25 Jan 2026

  4. Grant issued

    25 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
Ranelagh , Grace Road , Athlone
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
0.44 ha

Timeline

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

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