62A Connaught Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

RETENTION Planning Permission to retain as constructed extension to existing bedroom to the rear of my dwelling at first floor level and all associated site works

Retention Permission is being sought for the sub division of two number commercial units. The first sub division is for a 159m square commercial unit into one number 85m square commercial unit and one number 70m square commercial unit. The second sub division is for a 176m square commercial unit into two number 86m square commercial units

RETENTION of rear 2 storey extension, consisting of ground floor Store, first floor cold room / kitchen and goods access stairwell

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

Permission is being sought for a change of use. The change of use is from Commercial/Residential to Cultural Museum, the unit in question is listed on the Protected Structure's for Westmeath on the NIAH Register (Ref:15000324) The application will also include a small extension to the rear, restoration of existing shop fronts and all associated site works and drainage

Retention Permission for changes to grant of previous planning ref 24/71, which include to retain revised ground floor plan and elevation changes and associated services