Belmont, Drumsna, Co Leitrim
Change of use of a house to a childcare facility with a two-storey extension.
2118 · Leitrim County Council · Lodged 4 February 2021
- Reference
- 2118
- Authority
- Leitrim County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 February 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a change of use of an existing dwelling house to a childcare facility, including a ground and first-floor extension. It also includes converting an existing garage into a utility room and open shelter, modifying the entrance, and adding parking.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
(a) change of use of the existing dwelling house to a proposed child care facility including provision of an extension to the north western side elevation at ground floor and first floor level including all material alterations; (b) change of use of the existing garage to proposed utility room and open shelter area including all material alterations; (c) site works including the modification of the site entrance, provision of car parking spaces, pedestrian ramps, signage including all ancillary works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the established amenity of existing residential communities.”
Objective set by the Leitrim County Development Plan 2023-2029 (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Grange, Drumsna, Co Leitrim | Oct 2025 | €177,847 | 135 m |
| 5 Oak Meadows, Drumsna, Leitrim | Jul 2025 | €365,000 | 182 m |
| 6 Belmont Heights, Drumsna, Leitrim | Jun 2026 | €377,000 | 193 m |
| Drumlynn Cottage, Annaduff, Drumsna P O | Mar 2025 | €360,000 | 354 m |
| 1 Mcgarry Court, Main St, Drumsna | Feb 2026 | €175,000 | 440 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received4 February 2021
- Decision due31 March 2021
- Decision issued29 March 2021
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