16 Parnell Square, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Planning application 2527
DecisionConditional grant
Decided14 August 2025
Application typeRETENTION
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 2471Construction of single storey extension to side of existing dwelling with two number carparking with access onto Parnell Square and all associated site services / 0.0 km away / 30 January 2025Granted
- 197040The development will consist of a site of c.0.053 ha located at Chapel Street, Athlone County Westmeath. The proposed development will comprise the demolition of 3 no. dwellings and the construction of a residential scheme of 8 no. 1 and 2 bed apartments in a 3-storey block, with units ranging in size from c. 48.6 to c.83.6sqm. The block will consist of 2 no. 2 bedroom apartments and 6 no. 1 bedroom apartments. All associated site development works, services provision, vehicular/pedestrian access, bicycle parking, open space, bin stores, landscaping and boundary treatment works / 0.1 km away / 13 December 2019Granted
- 22166I Luke O Donnell intend to apply for permission for development at this site 9 O Connell St, Athlone, Co Westmeath. A protected structure, NIAH survey Ref 15000164 in the national inventory of architectural heritage RPS N 31 in the Record of Protected Structures, Westmeath County Development Plan 2021- 2027. The development will consist of change of use from commercial to residential. The building is currently in the form of no. 2 self-contained flats at first floor level with a commercial unit at ground and basement level. The proposed development is seeking permission to provide a 4 bedroom single family dwelling with an overall floor area of 212 sqm. The proposed development also includes for all associated site development works above and below ground on a site area of 0.0237 ha. Works to the building include - 1) The removal of recent internal partitions and amendments to the original layout of the house at ground and first floor levels; 2) The removal of a no. 2 modern WC's on the first floor levels 3) The provision of a new kitchen services on the ground floor; 4) The provision of no. 2 new bathrooms and services at first floor; 5) The removal of PVC windows and reinstatement of no.13 Timber sash windows throughout the house; 6) the enlarging of 4 existing window opes to the rear façade to allow for no.3 sliding doors; 7) A lightweight steel trellis to the rear façade; 8) Partial demolition of recent single story extension to form external terrace and new timber pergola; 9) All associated ancillary and landscape works necessary to facilitate the development / 0.1 km away / 18 May 2022Granted
- 197080Change of permitted use of existing ground floor space from retail use to two 1-bedroom apartments including associated private open space, associated alterations to existing building, including façade changes, separation of existing service stair to existing basement storage plus new drainage and services connections / 0.1 km away / 11 July 2019Granted
- 197064Retention permission for alterations to gates, parking layout & all associated site works for 3 existing one-bed apartments 2 Connaught St & 17 O'Connell St Athlone / 0.1 km away / 11 July 2019Granted
- 187057(i) The construction of an additional floor level to the single storey element of the south elevation of the existing house (ii) revising of existing bay window on the east elevation to a rectangular shape and extending ground floor south elevation (iii) provision of an additional window to the existing ground floor south elevation (iv) the replacement of 3 windows and 1 door on the ground floor west elevation with two large glazed openings (v) the replacement of 1 window on the existing first floor west elevation with 2 windows (v) the addition of a rooflight to the west elevation and all ancillary site works / 0.1 km away / 15 May 2018Granted
- 21446Demolition of derelict two-storey public house and associated ancillary spaces and the construction of a five-storey mixed use scheme arranged over two blocks. The proposal will consist of 29 residential apartments, one retail unit, an amenity space, semi-basement carpark, communal open space and associated ancillary spaces / 0.1 km away / 08 September 2022Granted
- 207065Retention of the removal of the Harry Clark Studios stained glass from the Old House Building in the former school, St Aloysius College, Athlone, Co Westmeath, which is a protected structure, RPS No.035. (It is proposed to install it into the new school building, which is under construction at Crannagh, Summerhill, Athlone, Co Roscommon. The college was formerly known as St Joseph;s College which has amalgamated with St Aloysius College and is now known as Coláiste Chairian) / 0.2 km away / 15 July 2020Granted