Planning application · Westmeath County Council

Development shall consist of demolitions, new extensions at Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Clonown Road Bellaugh

Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Clonown Road Bellaugh, Athlone Co. Westmeath

2560470 · WestmeathOn Site

up to 2 storeys · 1.913 ha · On Site

Planning application 2560470 to Westmeath County Council: Development shall consist of demolitions, new extensions, and alterations to elevations to the existing hotel, at Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Clonown Road Bellaugh, Athlone. Granted by the council on 19 March 2026. Work commenced on 10 August 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Further information requested
  3. Further information received
  4. Council granted
  5. Work commenced

Key facts

Reference
2560470
Planning authority
Westmeath County Council
Received
23 Sept 2025
Decided
19 Mar 2026
Status
On Site
Use
Hospitality
Site area
1.913 ha
Further information requested
17 Nov 2025
Further information received
20 Feb 2026
Commenced
10 Aug 2026

Proposed development

The development shall consist of demolitions, new extensions, and alterations to elevations to the existing hotel, and all associated site development works. The development will consist of: 1) the demolition of a) an existing two storey block to the rear of the hotel that includes toilets, bar storage and offices at ground level and derelict accommodation with ancillary storage at first floor level; b) an existing single storey toilet block to the side of the existing hotel adjoining the function room; and c) an existing escape stairwell to the rear of the hotel. 2): the construction of new extensions to the property to include i) a new single storey entrance and extended bar area to the front of the hotel; ii) a new single storey extension to the side of the hotel to include the enlargement of the existing function room and provision of new toilets with ancillary storage; and iii) a new single storey extension to the rear of the hotel to include a revised toilet layout, new stores, and provision of 5 no. en-suite bedrooms. 3) all associated internal and external alterations to the existing hotel including minor elevational alterations; 4): new external landscaping, terraces, and revision to the existing services layout; 5): new signage; and 6): all associated site development works

Planning status

A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.

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