Planning permission is being sought to change commercial units in Athlone into a new restaurant and apartments.
The application was submitted to Westmeath County Council by DA Property Development Contractors Ltd for the work on Sean Costello Street in the Town.
Internal and external alterations are planned to the existing building to include new shopfront, entrance to first floor apartment,
The plans include the refurbishment of a 2 bed apartment and the construction of a further 8 units in a new five storey block.
The other apartments will consist of four one bed apartments and four 2 bed apartments.
Bin and bicycle storage along with parking and landscaping is planned for the development.