Development will principally consist of the reversion of the premises (2,116 sq m) from its current use as a…

Application details

Planning reference

2560543

Council

Westmeath County Council

Proposal description

Development will principally consist of the reversion of the premises (2,116 sq m) from its current use as a distribution hub to the previously permitted use as a builders’ merchants; removal of the existing mezzanine (182 sq m), and provision of two new mezzanine areas (670 sq m and 133 sq m); internal modifications; elevational changes including the provision of a roller shutter door on the east elevation and 3 No. fire escape doors on the east, west and south elevations; a canopy structure attached to the south elevation; new signage including elevational signage and an illuminated freestanding sign (3 m in height); provision of a security hut (5.3 sq m); the omission of 1 No. car parking space to facilitate cycle parking; the minor repositioning of car parking spaces; HGV loading bays; external storage; hard and soft landscaping; and all associated site and development works above and below ground. The gross floor area of the building will increase from 2,116 sq m to 2,737 sq m, and the maximum building height of 10.265 m will remain unchanged

Location / address

A site of 1.26 Ha at Athlone Business Park, Dublin Road Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

6 Nov 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

9 Jan 2026

Final grant date

19 Feb 2026