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2660402

29 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

development will consist of the construction of a new standalone building for use ancillary to the existing Clonbrusk Childcare Centre and also provisions for Meals on Wheels services, new car parking with set-down area, connection to public services, realignment of existing public walkway and lighting and all associated site works to complete the development

Westmeath County Council

Old Coosan Road , Athlone , Co. Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660397

27 Jul 2026

Status: PRE_VALIDATION

development which will consist of 2 No. grass playing pitches with floodlights, 2 No. goal ballstops, single storey extension to existing sports equipment shed, overflow carpark with public lighting, demolition of agricultural hayshed, minor works to existing site entrance, all with associated site works

Westmeath County Council

Tubberclair GAA Club , Farnamoreen Townland Glassan , Athlone Co. Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660383

21 Jul 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

development which will consist of the upgrade of existing path to create access road for anglers, new car parking with access barrier, new angler access stands along the Southwest Bank of Athlone Canal and all associated site works. Athlone Canal is located within the northern boundary of the River Shannon Callows Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the Middle Shannon Callows Special Protection Area (SPA).

Westmeath County Council

Southwest Bank of Athlone Canal , Clonown Road , Athlone Co. Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660375

14 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

The Building is a Protected Structure, RPS No. 164 & NIAH Ref: 15009181. The development which will consist of the change of use of the existing lower ground floor apartment from residential use to a commercial kitchen and associated food preparation areas ancillary to the existing restaurant; the removal of the existing external steel escape staircase; the construction of an extension incorporating a new protected internal staircase linking the lower ground floor commercial kitchen with the ground floor restaurant; internal alterations and refurbishment to the existing ground floor and existing first floor; together with all associated internal alterations, elevational modifications and ancillary site development works

Westmeath County Council

7 Mardyke Street , Athlone , Co. Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660374

13 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

proposed development will consist of a new playing pitch with floodlights, 2 No. goal ballstops, perimeter pitch netting, 2 No. dugouts, groundskeeper’s shed, walking track and car park with public lighting, works to the existing site entrance, portable toilets, signage with all associated site works. An Appropriate Assessment Screening and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted as part of this application

Westmeath County Council

Knockanea , Ballydonagh , Athlone Co Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660350

29 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

development which will consist of the demolition of an existing rear extension, renovation and extension of an existing single-storey dwelling house, alterations to existing elevations, construction of a new single-storey flat roof extension, landscaping works and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development

Westmeath County Council

20 Altown , GarryCastle , Athlone Co. Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660347

29 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

development will consist of a new wastewater treatment system with percolation area including the decommissioning of the existing septic tank, a new pitched roof on the existing garage, a new front porch on the existing dwelling, 3 No. new dormer windows to the front of the existing dwelling and the removal of the existing stone work to the front of the existing dwelling and all associated site works.

Westmeath County Council

Kilgarvan , Fardrum , Athlone

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660308

10 Jun 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

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

Westmeath County Council

Golden Island Shopping Centre Car Park , Athlone , Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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2660302

8 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

RED III development which will consist of: The installation of a single biomass boiler enclosure and two new 2,000 litre LPG tanks located to the rear of the site. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive EU 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning permission may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

Westmeath County Council

Retreat Rd , Aghacocara , Athlone Co. Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660297

5 Jun 2026

Status: DECISION MADE

the refurbishment and change of use of an existing 2 storey mixed use commercial and residential property into a new café/restaurant over two floors. Works to include the construction of a new single-storey extension to the rear; all associated internal and external alterations to provide new servery, seating areas, kitchen, toilets, associated ancillary accommodation, and new shopfront to the front façade; external landscaping; and all ancillary site development works

Westmeath County Council

No. 1 Sean Costello Street , Athlone , Co. Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660274

26 May 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

a new wastewater treatment system with percolation area including the decommissioning of the existing septic tank, a new pitched roof on the existing garage, a new front porch on the existing dwelling, 3 No. new dormer windows to the front of the existing dwelling and the removal of the existing stone work to the front of the existing dwelling and all associated site works

Westmeath County Council

Kilgarvan , Fardrum , Athlone

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660241

12 May 2026

Status: DECISION MADE

development which will consist of: Construction of an Estates warehouse / storage facility 290m² ground floor area with mezzanine floor (72m²) overall floor area of 362m² together with ancillary single storey storage hut 6.4m², and open plan lean to covered area of 22m² together with all new fencing, gates, landscaping and all associated site works

Westmeath County Council

Dublin Road , Bunnavally , Athlone Co. Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660236

9 May 2026

Status: DECISION MADE

development at this site: Our Lady’s Bower Convent, a Protected Structure RPS No. 224 & 223, in the townlands of Aghacocara and Loughanaskin. Lower Road, Athlone. The development consists of an amendment to the previously permitted development (Reg. Ref. 20/7079 and Reg. Ref. 25/39), Part d), from a new residential apartment block on the old tennis courtyards at the south east part of the site, consisting of 22 no. 2-bed, 32 parking spaces and ancillary site works to 10 no. 4-bed detached 2-storey + attic houses and ancillary site works. The area of the site relating to this amendment is c. 0.3 hectares

Westmeath County Council

Our Lady's Bower , Aghacocara and Loughanaskin Lower Road Athlone , County Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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Applications by area

Top Westmeath localities in the imported the latest year.

Athlone
Coosan Athlone
Golden Island Athlone
Kinnegad
(Former School St Mary's Place)
Aghacocara and Loughanaskin Lower Road Athlone
Arcadia Retail Park Athlone
ATHLONE
Baylough Athlone
Clonbrusk Athlone
Coosan Point Athlone
Dublin Road Athlone

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 20253
Sept 20257
Oct 20256
Nov 202514
Dec 20258
Jan 20264
Feb 20265
Mar 202612
Apr 202617
May 202610
Jun 202611
Jul 20267

Areas in Jul 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Athlone

Status in Jul 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

NEW APPLICATION
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
PRE_VALIDATION

Types in Jul 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

PERMISSION

Planning activity and trends

Based on the latest 12 months of imported planning data for this council.

Applications

104

Latest registered

29 Jul 2026

Most active area

Athlone

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

7

Month change

-4

Monthly trend

Jul 2026

-4

0491317Aug 25Feb 26Jul 26

Area overview

Athlone accounts for 86%

Athlone86%
Coosan Athlone2%
Golden Island Athlone2%
Kinnegad2%
(Former School St Mary's Place)1%
Aghacocara and Loughanaskin Lower Road Athlone1%

Status mix

APPLICATION FINALISED accounts for 44%

APPLICATION FINALISED44%
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION17%
NEW APPLICATION14%
FURTHER INFORMATION11%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 100%

PERMISSION100%