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Unit 42 Athlone Town Centre , Athlone , Co. Westmeath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560586

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

the change of use of unit 42, existing retail butcher to food & beverages and licensed restaurant with a total gross floor area of 108m2. Permission is also sought for associated changes to the external shop front elevation, signage and all associated site development works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    27 Nov 2025

  2. Further information requested

    26 Jan 2026

  3. Further information received

    4 Feb 2026

  4. Decision due

    3 Mar 2026

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    3 Mar 2026

  6. Grant issued

    14 Apr 2026

Application Details

Location
Unit 42 Athlone Town Centre , Athlone , Co. Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
0.01 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
27 November 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
3 March 2026
Grant Date
14 April 2026
Permission Expires
13 April 2031

Location

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