Planning application · Westmeath County Council

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Southwest Bank of Athlone Canal , Clonown Road , Athlone Co. Westmeath

2660415 · WestmeathLodged
Reference
2660415
Planning authority
Westmeath County Council
Received
7 Aug 2026
Decision due
1 Oct 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
other
Site area
2.284 ha

Proposed development

development whichhttps://westmeathcoco.eplanning.ie/idocswebdpss/listFiles.aspx?catalog=planning&id=2660410&orderBy=type will consist of the upgrade of existing path to create access road for anglers, new car parking with access barrier, new angler access stands along the Southwest Bank of Athlone Canal and all associated site works. Athlone Canal is located within the northern boundary of the River Shannon Callows Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the Middle Shannon Callows Special Protection Area (SPA). An Appropriate Assessment and Natura Impact Statement have been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

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The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 1 Oct 2026.

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