Canal and Banks

26 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Canal and Banks, from 9 m² to 1,524 m². The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 40 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Established Residential (Existing residential)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 32 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Open Space (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.1Commercial (Commercial, retail)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S1Community, Educational & Institutional (Education)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Enterprise & Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 7 Aug 2026N/a

  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). An Appropriate Assessment and Natura Impact Statement have been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660415

• 21 Jul 2026N/a

  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).

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660383

• 24 Apr 2026Conditional

  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

  Retention · Westmeath County Council, 2660204

• 23 Sept 2025Conditional

  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

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2560470

• 2 Nov 2022Conditional

  change of use from retail use to retail use with wine as primary product for sale. Also, amalgamation of Unit 1 and 3 into one unit at ground floor level. Minor internal works involving partitions. External works involving new signage, vinyl graphics on windows, new light-box signage, new projecting canopy over entrance door, new pillars to sides and cornice piece to top of existing shopfront frames

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22533

• 24 Jun 2022Conditional

  to demolish existing single storey commercial units and adjacent derelict outbuildings. Construct 6 No. new split level 2 bed apartments, associated public open space and all associated service connections to the site. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been furnished to Westmeath County Council in relation to this application.

  Permission, 6 homes · Westmeath County Council, 22338

• 5 Apr 2022N/a

  to demolish existing single storey commercial units and adjacent derelict outbuildings. Construct 6 No new split level 2 bed apartments, associated public open space and all associated service connections to the site. A "Natura Impact Statement" (NIS) has also been furnished to Westmeath County Council in relation to this application.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22171

• 4 Apr 2022Conditional

  Development of new sewers which will consist of: A new 450mm diameter open cut combined sewer on Deerpark Road and Clonown Road constructed within a works construction area. A new combined tunnel sewer up to 1200mm diameter, through the Showgrounds from Deerpark Road to the west bank of the River Shannon constructed within a 10m wide works construction area. A new combined tunnel sewer (Lower Shannon Sewer Crossing), up to 1500mm diameter, that runs underneath the River Shannon to the east bank in Burgess Park at Golden Island constructed within a 10m wide works construction area. 1 No. Tunnel Shaft and associated temporary works construction compound in Burgess Park in Golden Island (Kilmaine) Townland. 3 No Tunnel Shafts and associated temporary works construction compounds west of the Shannon in Athlone Showgrounds and in Athlone & Bigmeadow Townland. 2 No. Tunnel Shafts and associated temporary works construction compounds on Deerpark Road in Athlone & Bigmeadow Townland and Doovogue Townland. Decommissioning and demolition of the existing West Side Pumping Station. Temporary construction access road along the sewer route in Athlone Showgrounds. Temporary construction access road through Burgess Park. Decommissioning and demolition of the existing siphon inlet chamber and storm overflow chamber. And all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22169

• 8 Feb 2022N/a

  Demolish existing single storey commercial units and adjacent derelict outbuidlings. Construct 6 No new split level 2 bed apartments, associated public open space and all associated service connections to the site at

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2243

• 12 Oct 2020Conditional

  Installation of a 1.42m x 0.51m x 1.806m (LxWxH) above ground enclosure, to house a new natural gas District Regulating Installation, and a 3m high "lamp post" style relief vent stack servicing the new installation with all ancillary services and associated site works to replace the existing below ground natural gas regulating installation

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 207149

• 17 Aug 2020N/a

  Demolition of existing single storey commercial units and adjacent derelict outbuildings. Construction of six new split-level, two-bed apartments, associated public open space and all associated service connections to the site.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 207122

• 2 Oct 2017Conditional

  We, Irish Water, intend to apply for Planning Permission for development of new sewers in Athlone, Co. Westmeath on Deerpark Road in Doovoge Townland, through Athlone Showgrounds in Athlone & Big Meadow Townland and across the River Shannon River to the east bank in Burgess Park in Golden Island (Kilmaine) Townland. The development will consist of the following: A new 450mm diameter open cut combined sewer on Deerpark Road and Clonown Road constructed within a works construction area. A new combined tunnel sewer, up to 1200mm diameter, through the Showgrounds from Deerpark Road to the West bank of the River Shannon constructed within a 10m wide construction corridor.A new combined tunnel sewer (Lower Shannon Sewer Crossing), up to 1500mm diameter, that runs underneath the River Shannon to the east bank in Burgess Park at Golden Island constructed within a 10m wide construction corridor.1 No. Tunnel Shaft and associated temporary works construction compound in Burgess Park in Golden Island (Kilmaine) Townland. 3 no Tunnel Shafts and associated temporary works construction compounds west of the Shannon in Athlone Showgrounds and in Athlone & Big Meadow and Townland. 2 no Tunnel Shafts and associated temporary works construction compounds on Deerpark Road in Athlone & Big Meadow Townland and Doovoge Townland. Decommissioning and demolition of the existing West Side Pumping Station.Temporary construction access road along the sewer route in Athlone Showgrounds. Temporary construction access thourgh Burgess Park. Decommissioning and demolition of the existing siphon inlet chamber and storm overflow chamber,And all associated site works. A Natura impact statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 177182

• 25 Aug 2017N/a

  We, Irish Water, intend to apply for Planning Permission for development of new sewers in Athlone, Co. Westmeath on Deerpark Road in Doovoge Townland, through Athlone Showgrounds in Athlone & Big Meadow Townland and across the River Shannon River to the east bank in Burges Park in Golden Island (Kilmaine) Townland. The development will consist of the following: A new 450mm diameter open cut combined sewer on Deerpark Road constructed within a 10m wide construction corridor.A new combined tunnel sewer, up to 1200mm diameter, through the Showgrounds from Deerpark Road to the West bank of the River Shannon constructed within a 10m wide construction corridor.A new combined tunnel sewer (Lower Shannon Sewer Crossing), up to 1500mm diameter, that runs underneath the River Shannon to the east bank in Burgess Park at Golden Island constructed within a 10m wide construction corridor.1 No. Tunnel Shafts and associated temporary works construction compound in Burgess Park in Golden Island(Kilmaine Townland). 3 no Tunnel Shafts and associated temporary works construction compounds west of the Shannon in Athlone Showgrounds and in Athlone & Big Meadow and Townland. 2 no Tunnel Shafts and associated temporary works construction compounds on Deerpark Road in Athlone & Big Meadow Townland and Doovoge Townland. Decommissioning and demolition of the existing West Side Pumping Station.Temporary construction access road along the sewer route in Athlone Showgrounds. Temporary construction access thourgh Burgess Park. Decommissioning and demolition of the existing siphon inlet chamber and storm overflow chamber,And all associated site works. A Natura impact statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 177156

• 8 Aug 2017N/a

  We, Irish Water, intend to apply for Planning Permission for development of new sewers in Athlone, Co. Westmeath on Deer Park Road in Doovoge Td, through Athlone Showgrounds in Athlone & Big Meadow Td and across the River Shannon River to the east bank in Burges Park in Golden Island (Kilmaine) Td. The development will consist of the following: A new 450mm diameter open cut combined sewer on Deer Park Road constructed within a 10m wide construction corridor.A new combined tunnel sewer, up to 1200mm diameter, through the Showgrounds from Deer Park Road to the West bank of the River Shannon constructed within a 10m wide construction corridor.A new combined tunnel sewer (Lower Shannon Sewer Crossing), up to 1500mm diameter, that runs underneath the River Shannon to the east bank in Burgess Park at Golden Island constructed within a 10m wide construction corridor.1 No. Tunnel Shafts and associated temporary works construction compound in Burgess Park in Golden Island(Kilmaine Townland). 4 no Tunnel Shafts and associated temporary works construction compounds west of the Shannon in Athlone Showgrounds and in Athlone & Big Meadow and Townland. 2 no Tunnel Shafts and associated temporary works construction compounds on Deerpark Road in Athlone & Big Meadow Townland and Doovoge Townland. Decommissioning and demolition of the existing West Side Pumping Station.Temporary construction access road along the sewer route in Athlone Showgrounds. Temporary construction access thourgh Burgess Park. Decommissioning and demolition of the existing siphon inlet chamber and storm overflow chamber,And all associated site works. A Natura impact statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 177146

• 21 Apr 2017Conditional

  The proposed development includes retention for change of use of 2 number retail units at street level as granted under Planning Reference 04/3094, to four number one bedroomed apartments and associated site works, also retention of alteration to facades which includes change from stone to plaster finishes and cedar wood to plaster finshes as well as retention permission for changes to bin store

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 177077

• 1 Mar 2017N/a

  The proposed development includes retention and completion of change of use of 2 number retail units at street level as granted under Planning Reference 04/3094, to four number one bedroomed apartments and associated site works, also retention of alteration to facades which includes change from stone to plaster finishes and cedar wood to plaster finshes as well as retention permission for changes to bin store

  Retention · Westmeath County Council, 177038

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: River Shannon Callows SAC 000216
• Special Protection Area: Middle Shannon Callows SPA 004096
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: River Shannon Callows 000216

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Canal and Banks.

Architectural heritage

• Riverdale, house, 1900–1910 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house on L-shaped plan with dormer attic, built c.1904, with single-bay two-storey advanced bay over entrance. Now in use as bed and breakfast accommodation. Pitched artificial slate roofs with overhanging eaves, simple bargeboards and rendered chimneystacks. Constructed of rusticated rock-faced concrete blocks, pebble-dashed at attic level to gables. Square-headed openings with decorated lintels and replacement windows. Smooth rendered single-storey canted bay window to northern most bay. Round-headed doorcase with timber panelled door. Set back from road in own grounds with simple-storey gabled garage to north. Bounded on road by wall constructed with rusticated rock-faced concrete blocks with heraldic shields set in carved stone quatrefoils. Wrought-iron gates flanked by piers capped with balls on pedestals.

• Canal (section of), 1755–1760 · Regional interest
  Description

  Canal, built c.1757, later is use as mill race c.1850. Now out of use and partially infilled to south. Runs from north to south on west side of town.

• Bridge, 1850–1855 · Regional interest
  Description

  Three-span railway bridge over road and canal, opened 1851. Rock faced limestone ashlar walls with margined rock faced limestone ashlar piers supporting cast-iron railing-topped limestone ashlar parapets on cut-limestone stringcourses. Single round central arch with margined rock faced limestone ashlar radiating voussoirs centred on cut-limestone keystone. Sited spanning road and canal.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Canal and Banks, about 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are made ground and water.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_1578 (ZIP).

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Canal and Banks with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Westmeath.

Name

Canal and Banks

Area

111,965 m² (11.2 ha, 27.67 acres)

Civil parish

St. Peter's, and its townlands

Barony

Athlone South

Electoral division

Athlone West Urban, the unit of the census

Census 2022

3,403 people lived in 1,461 households in the Athlone West Urban electoral division. 44% of households owned their home. 22% of homes were built since 2001. 14% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Athlone and Bigmeadow, Bellaugh, Bogganfin, Bogganfin (Co. Roscommon), Bunnaribba (Co. Roscommon), Doovoge, Ranelagh

Placenames

Canal and Banks on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address. Old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.