New two-storey house with treatment system at Glassan, Athlone

Mary and Eoin Conlon have submitted a planning application to build a new two‑storey dwelling on the Glassan site in Athlone, County Westmeath. The proposal includes a self‑contained treatment system for wastewater, a percolation area for drainage, and a newly designed entrance to the property.

The application was lodged with West County Council on 29 April 2026 under reference number 2660220. According to the council’s planning file, the applicant has requested all associated site works to be carried out in line with the proposed treatment system and percolation area. The council’s decision code is listed as CONDITIONAL, indicating that any approval would be subject to conditions set by the authority.

West County Council issued a formal decision on 23 June 2026. While the exact wording of the decision was not reproduced in the source material, the filing shows that the council has reached a conclusion regarding the application. The decision is expected to outline any necessary conditions for compliance with local planning regulations and environmental standards.

The Glassan development would add a new residential building to the Athlone area, providing an additional two‑storey dwelling. The inclusion of a wastewater treatment system reflects growing emphasis on sustainable site management within West County Council’s planning framework. A percolation area is intended to manage stormwater runoff and reduce pressure on municipal drainage infrastructure.

The Conlons have not yet announced whether they will proceed with construction pending the council’s final conditions. As the decision has already been made, any further steps would involve compliance with the stipulated requirements before ground‑works can commence.

For more details see the West County Council planning file (reference 2660220).

Summary written by localnews.ie from the original source coverage. Click through for the full report.