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Westmeath planning applications

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2660306

9 Jun 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

RETENTION & planning permission is sought: RETENTION permission is sought for change of use of existing building to provide short term rental accommodation consisting of 7 No. units/apartments (5 No. 1 – bed apartments and 2 No 2 - bed apartments) to include for alteration to the building’s elevations and all ancillary works. Planning permission is sought for alteration to the building’s south elevation and construction of new boundary treatment with pedestrian & vehicular access gate and all ancillary site works

Westmeath County Council

The Grove House Apartments , Old Galway Road Baylough Athlone , Co. Westmeath.

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: N/A
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2660289

29 May 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

RETENTION Permission is being sought for a change of use of existing public house function room to a restaurant. The public house in question is listed on the Protected Structure's for Westmeath (RPS No. 030-004). The change of use will also include internal revisions such as the introduction of male and female toilets, resizing of existing storerooms and kitchen, the introduction of a new roof to form a communal area. It is also proposed to apply for the retention of additional external signage and minor elevational revisions adjacent to the front facade of the existing building

Westmeath County Council

“The Gap House” , Athlone Road Moate , Co. Westmeath

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: N/A
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2660223

30 Apr 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

Retention permission is sought for short term rental accommodation consisting of 7 No. units/apartments (5 No. 1-bed apartments and 2 No. 2-bed apartments) to include for alteration to the building's elevations and all ancillary works. Planning permission is sought for construction of new boundary treatment with pedestrian & vehicular access gate and all ancillary site works

Westmeath County Council

The Grove House Apartments , Old Galway Road Baylough Athlone , Co. Westmeath.

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: N/A
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2660204

24 Apr 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Retention Permission is being sought for the sub division of two number commercial units. The first sub division is for a 159m square commercial unit into one number 85m square commercial unit and one number 70m square commercial unit. The second sub division is for a 176m square commercial unit into two number 86m square commercial units

Westmeath County Council

Deerpark Commercial Centre , Clonown Rd , Athlone Co. Westmeath

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660131

20 Mar 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

RETENTION Permission is being sought for a change of use of existing public house function room to a restaurant. The public house in question is listed on the Protected Structure's for Westmeath on the NIAH Register (Ref:15317010). The change of use will also include internal revisions such as the introduction of male and female toilets, resizing of existing storerooms and kitchen, the introduction of a new roof to form a communal area. It is also proposed to apply for the retention of additional external signage and minor elevational revisions adjacent to the front facade of the existing building

Westmeath County Council

“The Gap House” , Athlone Road Moate , Co. Westmeath

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: N/A
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2660114

13 Mar 2026

Status: DECISION MADE

Retention permission of an existing development consisting of: 11 non-permanent, transparent polycarbonate dome structures, 5 of which are connected by timber link corridors; greenhouse welcome area; timber office cabin; timber barrel sauna; semi-open timber cabin with cold plunge baths; car park area; 3 general storage sheds; and onsite fencing. The development is used as a small-scale, day-only private retreat, serving small groups on a pre-booked basis.

Westmeath County Council

Creggan House , Creggan The Pigeons Athlone , Co. Westmeath

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660014

22 Jan 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Retention Permission to retain as follows (1) Retention of single-storey extension to rear and side of existing dwelling to provide ancillary accommodation (previously granted planning reference 82952); (2) Retention of altered front entrance door to dwellinghouse; (3) Retention of single-storey extension to detached garage; (4) Retention of single-storey detached garden shed; (5) Retention of single-storey detached glasshouse

Westmeath County Council

Twyford , Baylin , Athlone

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560632

18 Dec 2025

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

development which consists of (1) Retention permission for private equestrian sand arena, of overall area: 3,200 sq m, complete with 8 No. 6m high floodlights, surrounded by a timber post and rail fence, 1.6m high with 4 rails and a gate, and (2) Retention permission for completed demolitions of agricultural sheds, of total floor area: 459 sq m, including all associated site works.

Westmeath County Council

Tubbrit , Fardrum , Athlone Co. Westmeath

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: N/A
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2560579

22 Nov 2025

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

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

Westmeath County Council

Ranelagh , Grace Road , Athlone

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560547

9 Nov 2025

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

Retention Permission for a lightweight Structure enclosing 3 No Paddle courts with an entrance lobby. The development is located 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 inter alia: Storm water drainage disposal

Westmeath County Council

Ranelagh , Grace Road , Athlone

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: N/A
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2560480

1 Oct 2025

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Retention permission for internal alterations at basement level to include an additional bedroom (No. 8), host bedroom (No.9) and host living area. Overall floor area of 81 sq. m. Previously granted permission under planning reference 22/403 as a B and B facility together with revised onsite car parking, entrance gates, front boundary wall, landscaping and all associated site works

Westmeath County Council

Dun Riada Bonavalley , Athlone , Co. Westmeath

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: REFUSED
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Applications by area

Top Westmeath localities in the imported the latest year.

Athlone18
Athlone Road Moate2
Old Galway Road Baylough Athlone2
Baylin Athlone1
Castlemaine St Ankers Bower Athlone1
Creggan The Pigeons Athlone1

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 20251
Sept 20251
Oct 20253
Nov 20252
Dec 20253
Jan 20261
Feb 20261
Mar 20264
Apr 20263
May 20261
Jun 20263
Jul 20262

Areas in Jul 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Athlone2

Status in Jul 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

NEW APPLICATION2

Types in Jul 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

RETENTION2

Planning activity and trends

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

Applications

25

Latest registered

13 Jul 2026

Most active area

Athlone

Most common type

RETENTION

Latest month apps

2

Month change

-1

Monthly trend

Jul 2026

-1

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Area overview

Athlone accounts for 72%

Athlone72%
Athlone Road Moate8%
Old Galway Road Baylough Athlone8%
Baylin Athlone4%
Castlemaine St Ankers Bower Athlone4%
Creggan The Pigeons Athlone4%

Status mix

APPLICATION FINALISED accounts for 40%

APPLICATION FINALISED40%
FURTHER INFORMATION24%
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION16%
NEW APPLICATION12%

Application types

RETENTION accounts for 100%

RETENTION100%