Garrycastle
Townland in Co. Westmeath, in Irish Carraig an Chaisleáin
- Area
- 102.7 ha
- 254 acres
- Land parcels
- 176
- registered freehold, median 1,355 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Established Residential
- Planning
- 55
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
176 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Garrycastle, from 2 m² to 151,095 m² (15.11 ha, 37.34 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 58 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Established Residential (Existing residential)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 93 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1Enterprise & Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 42 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C3Innovation Technology (Office, business/technology park and related)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 26 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S1Community, Educational & Institutional (Education)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 12 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R1Proposed Residential (New/proposed residential)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C6Strategic Gateway (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G5Sporting Recreational (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1Open Space (Open space, park)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3Open Space (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G5Open Space (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
29 Jun 2026Conditional
development which will consist of the demolition of an existing rear extension, renovation and extension of an existing single-storey dwelling house, alterations to existing elevations, construction of a new single-storey flat roof extension, landscaping works and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2660350
14 Apr 2025Conditional
Extension of duration for demolition of the existing building on site and provision of a new Advance Technology Building. Permission is also sought for signage, car parking, cycle shelter, landscaping, underground water storage tank, ESB substation/switch room and all associated site works
Extension of duration · Westmeath County Council, 2510
16 Oct 2024Conditional
development which will consist of the construction of a palisade boundary fence and security gates on the greenway access path from IDA Athlone Business and Technology Park to the Old Rail Trail Greenway, which has previously been granted planning permission but has not yet been constructed. The fence is proposed to bound the new path with a gate at the boundary of the IDA Park to the North, adjacent to the Greenway and another gate along the new path within the IDA Park to the South
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2460392
23 Sept 2024Conditional
(1) removal of 3 No. existing branded signs from Building Facades and replacement with 3 No. Internally Illuminated branded signs in similar position, (2) removal of 2 No. existing branded signs from Stone Plinths at car park entrances and replacement with 2 No. branded signs in similar position and all associated works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2460352
26 Aug 2024Conditional
development which will consist of a change of elevation to the above building, reconfiguration of existing classrooms and staff office and the provision of a new electrical workshop and PLC and Machine Lab. The works include alterations to the existing elevations and all ancillary site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2460297
1 May 2024Conditional
construction of a single storey side extension and rear extension onto our dwelling house and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2460138
4 Apr 2024Conditional
development which will consist of the provision of 1m high bollard lighting located on a median strip separating a cycleway and new footpath respectively (both of which are determined by Westmeath County Council under their Section 5 Declaration reg. ref. S5-19-23 to be exempted development), connection to existing electricity network, and associated works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2460103
7 Dec 2023Conditional
demolition of existing reception entrance and construct a new reception entrance, carry out alterations to existing ground floor window openings to the south West (Front) facing elevation and all associated site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2360431
25 Sept 2023Conditional
extension of the existing internal footpath and cycle lane within IDA Athlone Business and Technology Park. The extension will extend through IDA-owned lands towards the existing Old Rail Trail Greenway to the North of the site. The proposed footpath and cycle lane to be terminated at the IDA site boundary and will allow future connection to the Greenway. The development will include installation of associated signage, public lighting and all associated services and site works to facilitate the development
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2360324
21 Sept 2023Conditional
construction of an extension to an existing dwelling, a new garage and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 23132
1 Apr 2023Conditional
the construction of a single story extension to the rear of their existing house. The extension will consist of two numbers bedrooms and extended living quarters. The application will also include all other revisions to the existing elevations and all other site-works and drainage
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2360078
22 Dec 2022Conditional
Refurbishment and re-fit of existing IDA Athlone Regional HQ to include: Provision of new solar photovoltaic panels on the south facing roof of the building. Provision of 2 no. new dormer louvres to north facing roof of building. Provision of a new door on the south façade of the building, in place of an existing window ope. Provision of a new 10-bike cycle shelter. Provision of a new smoking shelter. Provision of a new external seating area. Provision of a new e-car charging point. Provision of Revised External Lighting layout. Revisions to existing M&E Plant compound. It is proposed to replace all the existing windows in the building, and curtain walling at the main entrance, with new windows and curtain walling to match existing. To be done together with all associated site development works.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2260049
20 Dec 2022Conditional
The development consists of a new single storey standalone pharmagrade insulated storage unit comprising approx. 26 m2 of floor area and ramped access along with all associated site works.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22573
16 Sept 2022Conditional
new single storey stand alone pharmagrade insulated storage unit comprising approx. 19m2 of floor area and ramped access along with all associated site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22460
2 Aug 2022Conditional
consisting of the construction of an extension to the existing clubhouse, to include a new community gym and all ancillary site works.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22392
10 Jun 2022Conditional
a proposed fully serviced temporary 2 storey prefabricated building including a 2 storey link connected to existing temporary 2 storey prefabricated building (additional office use) (Class 3), together with Inter Alia minor internal alterations to existing building
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22311
31 May 2022N/a
a proposed fully serviced temporary 2 storey prefabricated building, including a 2 storey link connected to existing temporary 2 storey prefabricated building (additional office use) (Class 3), together with Inter Alia minor internal alterations to existing building.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22294
22 Dec 2021Conditional
commercial building(an advanced technology unit) as constructed and all associated site works
Retention · Westmeath County Council, 21689
11 Nov 2021Conditional
The construction of a proposed two storey type dwelling (204m2) domestic garage and site entrance together with all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 21600
1 Jul 2021Conditional
permission for the existing waste facility (waste permit reference number: WFP-WM-2016-0004-01) including existing warehouse building (626.6sqm), weighbridge office (17.7sqm), site office (23.4sqm), two weighbridges, two electric stop barriers, staff carpark, portable toilets, existing access onto the Washhouse road, boundary walls and fencing, yard lighting and associated services
Retention · Westmeath County Council, 21361
14 Jun 2021N/a
Full retention permission for the existing waste facility including existing warehouse building (626.6sqm), weighbridge office (17.7sqm), site office (23.4sqm), two weighbridges, two electric stop barriers, staff car park, portable toilets, existing access onto the Washhouse Road, boundary walls and fencing, yard lighting and associated services
Retention · Westmeath County Council, 21334
30 Apr 2021Refused
The construction of a single-storey discount foodstore (with ancillary off-licence sales) of 2,494sqm gross floor space; demolition of structures on site (including the dismantling and removal of the car sales showroom structure for reuse elsewhere); provision of 128 surface car parking spaces (including electrical vehicle charging spaces); reuse and minor adjustments to an existing northerly vehicular access and closure of the southerly vehicle access point; various pedestrian access points and boundary treatments (including a new pedestrian access point in the existing wall on the northern boundary of the site) and retaining structures; a new public plaza area fronting on to Dublin Road; cycle parking spaces; trolley bay enclosure (58sqm); hard and soft landscaping, drainage and water services; roof plant including photovoltaic panels and all other ancillary and associated works, including ESB substation building (26sqm). Signage on the proposed store and a "flagpole" sign. The proposed store would replace the applicant's existing trading store, located immediately to the north west of the application site. Site area is 1.06 hectares.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 21234
6 Apr 2021Conditional
Permission for the demolition of existing metal clad open storage area and the construction of a single storey flat roof Craft Apprentice Facility Classroom extension comprising two classrooms together with staff office and materials store circa 162 sq.m . total floor area, with roof mounted plant and parapet wall together with all associated site works
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 21172
4 Mar 2021Conditional
Construction of an on-grade car park to accommodate 160 car spaces including site lighting, drainage and landscaping with a modified vehicle and pedestrian entrance off the R916 comprising wider internal access ramp. The proposal also includes a pedestrian link between the existing controlled pedestrian crossing on the R916 and the main campus comprising an opening to be formed in the existing campus boundary wall, a stairs and ramp off the R916 and an internal campus footpath.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 21107
16 Feb 2021N/a
Retention permission for the recently constructed extension to the existing building, additional weighbridge and weighbridge office and site office
Retention · Westmeath County Council, 2167
The 25 most recent of 55 applications.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
- Garrycastle, Athlone7 sales
The townland
- Name
- Garrycastle · Carraig an Chaisleáin
- Area
- 1,027,499 m² (102.75 ha, 253.9 acres)
- Placenames
- Garrycastle 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.