Golden Island (Kilmaine)

52 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Golden Island (Kilmaine), from 15 m² to 20,864 m² (2.09 ha, 5.16 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 21 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• M2Mixed Use (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 38 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Open Space (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  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.

• 17 Jun 2026Conditional

  change of use from ground floor retail to restaurant use (180 sq.m.) (including extract flue to rear)

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660319

• 10 Jun 2026Refused

  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

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660308

• 5 May 2026Refused

  development which will consist of the installation of a single-storey café unit comprising two connected modular structures (20ft containers), incorporating a coffee and food preparation area, customer seating area, and accessible toilet facilities, together with associated site works including internal access roads, car parking, bin storage, signage, landscaping, and all ancillary site development works. The proposal includes a controlled takeaway collection point for customers

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660227

• 22 Nov 2025Conditional

  a new prefabricated substation building and 2no. distribution charging units within the existing Golden Island Shopping Centre car park to cater for 6no. electric car charging points for 12no. electric car parking spaces to replace 18no. existing car park spaces, along with all associated ancillary site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2560578

• 6 Nov 2024Conditional

  extension and upgrade works to the existing cinema to include internal reconfiguration, the construction of 4 No. additional screens & new cinema entrance, local car parking, roadway, & hard-standing alterations, the relocation of 33 No. car parking spaces within the Golden Island Shopping Centre car park, and the construction of a new restaurant unit adjoining the extended cinema building. - New cinema & restaurant signage. - Demolition works as required to the existing cinema to facilitate the new extension. - All associated site & development works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2460429

• 4 Nov 2024Conditional

  proposal relating to the retention of 1 kiosk of the size 10 sq.m, and all associated works located on the ground floor of Golden Island Shopping Centre. The proposed use of individual kiosk to be for retail or commercial use in accordance with the definition of Class 1 (Shop) or Class 2 (Services)

  Retention · Westmeath County Council, 2460423

• 1 Nov 2024Conditional

  The proposal relates to the development of 2 no. kiosk units of the size 10 sq.m each, (total area of 20 sq.m), and all associated works located on the ground floor of Golden Island Shopping Centre, Golden Island, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The proposed use of individual kiosks to be for retail or commercial use in accordance with the definition of Class 1 (Shop) or Class 2 (Services).

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2460420

• 23 Jan 2024Refused

  EXTENSION OF DURATION for extension and upgrade works to the existing cinema to include internal reconfiguration, the construction of 4 No. additional screens & new cinema entrance, local car parking, roadway, & hard standing alterations, the relocation of 33 No. car parking spaces within the Golden Island shopping centre car park, and the construction of a new restaurant unit adjoining the extended cinema building. New cinema & restaurant signage Demolition works as required to the existing cinema to facilitate the new extension All associated site & development works.

  Extension of duration · Westmeath County Council, 243

• 8 Nov 2023Conditional

  development which will consist of the construction of a Reinforced Concrete Culvert Roof Slab over the existing open drain (for approx. 131m), to be supported on steel sheet piles which are currently being installed on either side of the open drain as part of the Athlone Flood Alleviation Scheme (Flood Cell 8 – Golden Island), and associated site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2360383

• 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

• 1 Feb 2022Conditional

  an extension (c.134 sq.m) to the back of house area in the existing service yard to the south of the Tesco store comprising of (I) an enlarged cage marshalling area (c. 64sq.m) with new roller shutter and entrance doors; (ii) a breakdown area (c.70 sq.m) with new roller shutter and entrance door; and (iii) ancillary site services and site development works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2238

• 29 Mar 2021Conditional

  Permission for the change of use from ground floor retail to restaurant unit. The application will also include associated external signage and all ancillary site works and connection to existing site services

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 21155

• 25 Feb 2021Conditional

  A new development within the Golden Island Shopping Centre carpark and landscaped areas in two separate locations as follows: (1) Site Area A, North West quadrant - the development will consist of a new single storey pavilion drive-through coffee shop (207sqm) for the sale and consumption, on and off the premises of food and beverages, together with all necessary ancillary site works, including drainage, external seating, signage, landscaping, and the reconfiguration of existing carpark, to include proposed building, vehicle circulation route and collection point all to be located in the existing carpark (2) Site Area B North East quadrant - the relocation of 41 car spaces within the North East corner of the Golden Island Shopping Centre carpark and landscape are. The proposal will also include the reconfiguration of existing pedestrian pathways and landscaping

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2193

• 16 Mar 2020Refused

  Permission for a 10 Year planning permisison for a commercial development on a site of 2.88 hectares including demolition of exisitng warehouse to the north of the site and the provision of 10,992sq.m of commercial floorspace arranged in 4. no blocks (Block A.B.C.D) . The exisitng commecial building to the east of the site and 22 no. carparking speaces will be retained. Block A: Convenience supermarket to include off licence . Block B. A single storey Café with a terrace area to the west and south of block B. Block C: 4. no. retail units on the ground floor and office unit on the upper floor. Block D: 5no. single storey bulky-use retail units located at the south west corner of the site and adjoins the exisitng commercial builiding to the south east of the site. An ESB sub station and switchcroom is proposed in block D. Access to the site will be provided via the Carrickobrien Road & Golden Island Road. The proposed development will be served by 267 no. car parking spaces and165 no. bicycle parking spaces. the proposed development also includes for a HGV set-down area to the east of the site along the Carrickobrien road, trolly bay, hard and soft landscaping works, signage, delivery set down areas, public lighting, boundary treatments and all associated site development and ancillary works. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies the application.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 207040

• 13 Nov 2019Conditional

  Demolition of existing single storey dwelling house and shed and decommissioning of treatment unit & percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 197236

• 27 Aug 2019Conditional

  One illuminated sign replacing the existing internal mall entrance signage to the front of the store, measuring 1.956sqm and one external illuminated sign to replace existing signage to the side of the store measuring 14.4sqm both at Golden Island Shopping Centre, Athlone.

  Retention · Westmeath County Council, 197181

• 20 Dec 2018Conditional

  Extension and upgrade works to the existing cinema to include internal reconfiguration, the construction of 4 No. additional screens & new cinema entrance, local car parking, roadway, & hard standing alterations, the relocation of 33 No. car parking spaces within the Golden Island shopping centre car park, and the construction of a new restaurant unit adjoining the extended cinema building. New cinema & restaurant signage Demolition works as required to the existing cinema to facilitate the new extension All associated site & development works.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 187243

• 13 Jul 2018Conditional

  (A) Reconfiguration of the sites existing vehicular access/exit to provide a new two lane exit including minor alternations to adjoining footpath; (B)(alternations and improvements to car park layout to include pedestrian routes; and (C) all other associated ancillary site layout and service routes.

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 187128

• 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

• 15 Jun 2017Conditional

  Planning Permission for the proposed material alteration and unification of 2 existing retail units (Units 13 & 14) into a single retail unit, interior alterations to the ancillary accommodation, unification/alterations to the existing shopfronts and all associated site development works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 177106

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

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Golden Island (Kilmaine).

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Golden Island (Kilmaine).

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 Golden Island (Kilmaine), 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.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_1610 (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 Golden Island (Kilmaine) with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Westmeath.

Name

Golden Island (Kilmaine)

Area

294,205 m² (29.42 ha, 72.7 acres)

Civil parish

St. Mary's, and its townlands

Barony

Brawny

Electoral division

Athlone East Urban, the unit of the census

Census 2022

4,811 people lived in 1,982 households in the Athlone East Urban electoral division. 46% of households owned their home. 25% of homes were built since 2001. 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Athlone, Golden Island, Golden Island (St. George)

Placenames

Golden Island (Kilmaine) 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.