Athlone

1,390 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Athlone, from 0 m² to 40,990 m² (4.1 ha, 10.13 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 122 neighbouring parcels touch it.

• R2Established Residential (Existing residential)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 1,088 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Mixed Use (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 188 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1Proposed Residential (New/proposed residential)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 33 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 23 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.1Commercial (Commercial, retail)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 19 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.2Retail Warehousing (Retail warehouse)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 11 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Open Space (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3Community, Educational & Institutional (Community facilities)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G5Sporting Recreational (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Enterprise & Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S1Community, Educational & Institutional (Education)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S2Community, Educational & Institutional (Health and related)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S4Community, Educational & Institutional (General public administration)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 4 Sept 2026N/a

  Change of use from class 2 (financial services) to class (medical centre/doctors surgery) together with minor interior alterations and replacement external signage at ground floor

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660468

• 27 Aug 2026N/a

  Retention Permission is being sought for a stand alone beauty parlour at the rear of her existing hairdressers. The application will also include retention permission for an extension to the rear of her existing hairdressers and retention permission for two number apartments on the first floor. Also included in this application is: (a) Alteration to the first floor apartments which will include the reduction of one bedroom in each of the apartments b) An extension to the ground floor hairdressers which will connect the existing hairdressers to the stand alone beauty parlour at the rear (c) The inclusion of private open space to the rear of the site for the use of the first floor apartments

  Retention · Westmeath County Council, 2660454

• 25 Aug 2026N/a

  retention permission for a single storey flat roof extension to an existing dwelling including the conversion of existing outbuildings into habitable accommodation, and all ancillary works

  Retention · Westmeath County Council, 2660446

• 7 Aug 2026N/a

  permission to extend existing house. The extension to the west of the dwelling will include an additional 2 bedrooms and living quarters. The application will also include changes to the existing elevations and all associated site works and drainage.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660417

• 6 Aug 2026N/a

  Extension of Duration for 1) The construction of a total of 62 residential units consisting of (a) 28 four-bedroom semi-detached houses (b) 6 four-bedroom terraced houses (c) 16 three-bedroom terraced houses (d) 6 two-bedroom own-door apartments (e) 6 three-bedroom own-door duplex apartments; 2) Pedestrian and vehicular entrance/egress from Coosan Link Road to the north 3) All associated landscaping, vehicular surface car parking, bicycle parking, refuse storage, boundary treatments and all associated site development works and services

  Extension of duration · Westmeath County Council, 2619

• 31 Jul 2026N/a

  development which will consist of the construction of a new detached two storey dwelling house, connection to public services, new boundary fence and all associated site works. The proposed new dwelling house is located within an Architectural Conservation Area.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660404

• 29 Jul 2026N/a

  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

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660402

• 14 Jul 2026N/a

  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

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660375

• 1 Jul 2026Refused

  change of use of existing public licensed bar at ground floor level to Restaurant/Take Away. Permission is also south for external signage to existing shop front

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660354

• 5 Jun 2026Conditional

  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

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660297

• 28 Apr 2026Conditional

  A) the construction of a new pitched roof over an existing single storey side annex with the removal of an existing flat roof; B) the reconfiguration of internal accommodation; C) the construction of a new front porch with the demolition of an existing open porch; D) the placement of external wall insulation on perimeter walls; E) the widening of an existing road entrance and construction of associated driveway; and F) all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2660213

• 22 Apr 2026N/a

  change of use of existing public licensed bar at first floor level to Restaurant/Take Away. Permission is also south for external signage to existing shop front

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660195

• 19 Mar 2026Conditional

  construction of a semi-detached shed (to the existing shed) at rear of dwelling, dropped kerb and dished footpath at the front of the entrance and all ancillary site works. RETENTION permission is sought for the front porch, material alterations to the front facade of the dwelling, hard surfacing of front garden area and its use as vehicular parking, widening of the entrance by alteration to the front boundary wall, security cameras to front and rear of dwelling and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2660129

• 17 Mar 2026N/a

  RETENTION of rear 2 storey extension, consisting of ground floor Store, first floor cold room / kitchen and goods access stairwell

  Retention · Westmeath County Council, 2660127

• 17 Feb 2026Conditional

  to construct a single storey community social & learning centre and all associated site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660054

• 4 Feb 2026Conditional

  development will consist of the construction of a Geodome polytunnel in the Sensory Garden at the above address, and all site development works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2660028

• 27 Jan 2026Conditional

  alterations with extensions of an existing 2 storey private dwelling to include the conversion of an existing adjoining garage into habitable space, for the construction of a first floor extension to the side and a single storey extension to the rear, for all associated internal and external alterations, for the widening of the existing vehicular entrance, and for all associated site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2660020

• 6 Jan 2026Conditional

  the following: 1. Amendments to site boundaries 2. Amendments to house types A, B, C, I, J & K (No’s 1-17 and 41-57 inclusive), comprising of the removal of the rear single storey ground floor projection and minor alterations to each house. 3. Amendments to house types D, E & F (No’s 30 to 40 inclusive), comprising of the optional attic conversion of the 3 bed houses to allow for an additional bedroom to give the option of a 3 or 4 bedroom house. 4. Minor amendments to site layouts and all ancillary works at Fionnán Mór, Coosan Link Road, Clonbrusk, Athlone. Previous planning ref no. 21/17

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2660002

• 18 Dec 2025Refused

  a stand alone beauty parlour at the rear of existing hairdressers. The application will also include retention permission for an extension to the rear of her existing hairdressers and retention permission for two number apartments on the first floor.

  Retention · Westmeath County Council, 2560634

• 12 Dec 2025N/a

  proposed development will consist of construction of detached shed and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2560622

• 27 Nov 2025Conditional

  the change of use of unit 42, existing retail butcher to food & beverages and licensed restaurant with a total gross floor area of 108m2. Permission is also sought for associated changes to the external shop front elevation, signage and all associated site development works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2560586

• 4 Nov 2025N/a

  upgrades to the existing Athlone Water Treatment Plant located in the townland of Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The proposed development consists of the following works: Above Ground Coagulation and Flocculation Tank; 3 No. Below Ground Wash Water Settlement Tanks; 1 No. Below Ground Acid Dosing Static Mixer Chamber; 1 No. Below Ground Polymer Dosing Static Mixer Chamber; 4 No. Below Ground Chemical Spill Collection Tanks with Valve Chambers; Welfare Building; Chemical Storage Building-2; Chemical Storage-1 and MCC Building; UV and BW Pumps Kiosk; Extension of Existing ESB Substation Building; Store Room; MCC-2 and Polymer Dosing kiosk; Supernatant Pump Sump and Valve Chamber; High Lift Pump Sump; Modifications to the Clear Water Tank to provide for UV- BW Pumps Kiosk, Backwash Tank, Disinfection, Conditioning Mixing Chambers and Clear Water Tank; Installation Roof Mounted Solar PV Panels; Existing gantry walkway will be upgraded; New intake screen will be installed along with an automatic cleaning system; New suction piping will be fitted; The existing raw water pumps will be upgraded to meet increased capacity and performance requirements; Demolition and Removal of Existing Buildings / Facilities, Including: a) Chemicals Storage Building b) Chlorine Tank Kiosk c) Sulphuric Acid Dosing Kiosk e) Fluorine Tank Kiosk f) Storage Container g) Centrifuge Kiosk h) Dewatering Kiosk i) Sludge Holding Tank j) 2 No. Sludge Thickeners k) Existing pipework and intake screens located in the river l) Existing submersible pumps and associated piping; Landscaping; All associated site development and excavation works above and below ground; Associated temporary development works, including a temporary compound area and temporary access for the construction period. Proposed works are within the curtilage of a protected structure RPS 095 NIAH number 15004120. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2560537

• 21 Oct 2025Conditional

  development at B&Q Unit RW1, Arcadia Retail Park, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The development will consist of the removal of existing external signage on all external elevations and replacement with new external elevational signage on all external elevations, changes to elevational treatment including window graphics on the front/southern elevation, trolley safety signage at the existing trolley bays, disabled and parent & child parking signage at the existing parking spaces, and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2560515

• 26 Sept 2025Conditional

  EXTENSION of DURATION for a) Change of use of the old 1889 Convent Building (Our Lady's Bower) and later 1960s extension from convent and boarding school to library and residential apartments; 8 three-bed, 25 two-bed, 14 one-bed, five studios, 64 carpark spaces (three for dis). An 1889 Convent Building (Our Lady's Bower) is a protected structure (ref 224) and Entrance gateway - Our Lady's Bower is a protected structure (ref 223). b) Material changes to the elevations of the existing 1960s building c) New residential apartment block extension to the north-west side of the existing 1960s building; consists of 3 three-bed, 3 two-bed, 1 one-bed 1 studio, seven carpark spaces (one for dis.), waste recycle bin storage and bicycle storage at the ground level d) New residential apartment block on the old tennis courtyards at the south-east part of the site, consist of 20 two-bed and 4 one-bed, 32 carpark spaces (two for dis.) e) all ancillary site works at the curtilage of Our Lady's Bower Convent

  Extension of duration · Westmeath County Council, 2539

• 23 Sept 2025N/a

  for upgrades to the existing Athlone Water Treatment Plant located in the townland of Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The proposed development consists of the following works: above ground coagulation and flocculation tank; 3 No. below ground wash water settlement tanks; 1 No. below ground acid dosing static mixer chamber; 1 No. below ground polymer dosing static mixer chamber; 4 No. below ground chemical spill collection tanks with valve chambers; welfare building; chemical storage building-2; chemical storage-1 and MCC building; UV and BW pumps kiosk; extension of existing ESB substation building; store room; MCC-2 and polymer dosing kiosk; supernatant pump sump and valve chamber; high lift pump sump; modifications to the clear water tank to provide for UV- BW pumps kiosk, backwash tank, disinfection, conditioning mixing chambers and clear water tank; installation roof mounted solar PV panels; demolition and removal of existing buildings / facilities, including: (a) chemicals storage building (b) Chlorine tank kiosk (c) sulphuric acid dosing kiosk (d) store building (e) fluorine tank kiosk (f) storage container (g) centrifuge kiosk (h) dewatering kiosk (i) sludge holding tank (j) 2 No. Sludge thickeners (k) raw water intake screen platform; landscaping; all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground; associated temporary development works, including a temporary compound area and temporary access for the construction period. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2560469

The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.

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

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

Name

Athlone · Baile Átha Luain

Area

1,568,110 m² (156.81 ha, 387.49 acres)

Placenames

Athlone on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address.