The development shall consist of demolitions, new extensions, and alterations to elevations to the existing hotel…

Application details

Planning reference

2560470

Council

Westmeath County Council

Proposal description

The development shall consist of demolitions, new extensions, and alterations to elevations to the existing hotel, and all associated site development works. The development will consist of: 1) the demolition of a) an existing two storey block to the rear of the hotel that includes toilets, bar storage and offices at ground level and derelict accommodation with ancillary storage at first floor level; b) an existing single storey toilet block to the side of the existing hotel adjoining the function room; and c) an existing escape stairwell to the rear of the hotel. 2): the construction of new extensions to the property to include i) a new single storey entrance and extended bar area to the front of the hotel; ii) a new single storey extension to the side of the hotel to include the enlargement of the existing function room and provision of new toilets with ancillary storage; and iii) a new single storey extension to the rear of the hotel to include a revised toilet layout, new stores, and provision of 5 no. en-suite bedrooms. 3) all associated internal and external alterations to the existing hotel including minor elevational alterations; 4): new external landscaping, terraces, and revision to the existing services layout; 5): new signage; and 6): all associated site development works

Location / address

Shamrock Lodge Hotel , Clonown Road Bellaugh , Athlone Co. Westmeath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

23 Sept 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

19 Mar 2026

Final grant date

23 Apr 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   23 Sept 2025

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   19 Mar 2026

3. Final grant

   23 Apr 2026