Office and storage converted to two 1-bed apartments, rear extension added, front elevation altered

Conditional retention and planning permission granted on 29 April 2026

Daniel Bolos-Ciocan has converted the upper two floors of a building on Church Street in Athlone from office and storage space into two one-bedroom apartments. The work also included a rear extension on the first floor, changes to the front of the building, and internal alterations. Since the building is a protected structure, the council has now formally approved both the conversion that's already happened and a separate plan to replace the ground floor entrance door with a timber version.

Full description from the council file

Retention permission and planning permission for development. The retention permission consists of first floor rear extension, change of use of first and second floor office/store (commercial use) into two, 1-bed apartments (residential use), internal layout alterations, material alterations, changes to front elevation and existing velux roof window. The planning permission consists of replacement of the external ground floor entrance door and frame from PVC to timber and all ancillary works. Development relates to the Protected Structure RPS No.168, NIAH No. 15009223.

Details

Reference: 2560298
Applicant: Daniel Bolos-Ciocan
Site address: 33 Church Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Status: Decision code: CONDITIONAL
Date received: June 11, 2025
Decision due: April 29, 2026
Date decided: April 29, 2026
Authority: Westmeath County Council

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Source: Westmeath County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2560298 on the council portal →.
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