News - Westmeath County Council
Popular Athlone hotel seeking new development
Wineport Lodge, based in Glasson, have applied to Westmeath County Council three floating pod type guest rooms.
Jan 5, 2025 11:13
Westmeath County Council's housing refusal overturned by An Bord Pleanála
Shaston Construction Ltd had applied to the council for the construction of 71 homes on the Ardmore Road in the town.
Nov 21, 2024 15:55
Athlone Councillors issue order to stop construction at refugee centre
Initial work has begun on the site at Lissywollen as part of plans to house up to 1,000 international protection applicants.
Oct 30, 2024 13:57
Tenders sought for multi-million euro fire station refurbishment
The closing date for submission of tenders is the 17th of October.
Sep 18, 2024 13:01
Preferred N4 route to be selected in the coming weeks
Work on the project was paused over 2 years ago, with fears the design process and works would not materialise.
Sep 13, 2024 13:12
Upgrade plans to well-known local service station given green light
County planners granted the application with 4 conditions attached, including that noise levels do not go beyond 55 decibels during the daytime hours of 8am to 8pm.
Jun 16, 2024 08:55
Former government minister re-elected in Athlone LEA
The Independent councillor was elected on the first count, after having lost his seat in the 2020 elections.
Jun 10, 2024 13:06
'Do not consume' notice issued for local water supply
Uisce Éireann says it's especially important that mains drinking water is not given to bottle-fed infants.
Apr 19, 2024 17:35
Green light given to major expansion at local dealership
The two ancillary buildings are set to be used for vehicle valeting and washing.
Feb 11, 2024 15:05
Plans lodged for new Athlone telecommunications mast
Westmeath County Council will decide on the issue in March.
Feb 2, 2024 11:07
Approval for major Athlone housing development appealed
Akiyda Ltd were granted permission to construct the large-scale residential development, including a two-storey creche, in the Cornamaddy and Ballykeeran townlands.
Jan 10, 2024 13:16
Approval for major Westmeath housing development appealed
Westmeath County Council had given the green light for the 300-house development on the Ballymahon Road despite a number of objections.
Jan 10, 2024 13:04
Green light given to popular discount store upgrades following appeals
The original application was refused by Westmeath County Council, with local planners branding the out of town development as an adhoc, piecemeal development.
Dec 31, 2023 14:00
Athlone housing development appealed due to wildlife concerns
The appeal contains numerous concerns from locals over the effect the development could have on local wildlife.
Dec 7, 2023 17:26Shannonside Newsletter
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