Alterations to the previously approved application granted
Golden Island Shopping Centre Car Park, Athlone, Westmeath
0.107 ha · Under appeal since August 2026
Planning application 2660308 to Westmeath County Council: Alterations to the previously approved application granted under Reg. Ref. 21/93 for the following works, at Golden Island Shopping Centre Car Park, Athlone. Refused by the council on 31 July 2026; now under appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Council refused
- Appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Key facts
Proposed development
development which will consist of: Alterations to the previously approved application granted under Reg. Ref. 21/93 for the following works: (i) construction of a drive-thru to serve the approved coffee shop; (ii) alterations to all external facades to alter glazing, material finishes, opes, and to provide for a collection point; (iii) provision of signage associated with drive-thru; (iv) alterations to internal layout of approved coffee shop; (v) provision of pedestrian access onto MacDiarmada Road and provision of pedestrian crossing to Burgess Park; (vi) relocation of mobility parking spaces and bike parking; (vii) removal of approved outdoor seating area and the provision of a new outdoor seating area along the eastern façade; (viii) landscaping, boundary treatments, signage, drainage and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development
Planning status
The decision has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála. The appeal outcome replaces the council decision.
Appeal PL-501983-WH-26 on the An Coimisiún Pleanála website ↗
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