The Market Yard, Townparks, Carrick on Shannon
Redevelopment of the Market Yard in Carrick on Shannon, including a cafe/retail conversion and partial demolition.
21231 · Leitrim County Council · Lodged 5 November 2021
- Reference
- 21231
- Authority
- Leitrim County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 November 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves altering, extending, and changing the use of the existing circular bandstand structure into two retail, office, commercial, or cafe units. It also includes the demolition of an underground storage structure to build a terraced seating area, toilet refurbishment, and a new entrance arch. The site is a Protected Structure within an Architectural Conservation Area.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Development consisting of (a) proposed alterations, extension to and change of use of the existing circular band-stand/storage structure to retail /office/commercial/café (to form two no. Units) along with associated signage; (b) proposed demolition of existing part under ground storage structure to north west of the yard and construction of a terraced seated area in lieu with storage area beneath; (c) refurbishment of existing toilets to the south west corner at ground floor level; (d) proposed feature arched sign above existing yard entrance to the north; (e) associated site works & services. The market yard and buildings are a protected structure and are located within the carrick-on-shannon architectural conservation area
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To maintain and enhance the vitality and viability of the existing town centre through consolidation with an appropriate mix of retailing, commercial, cultural and residential activities.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Carrick-on-Shannon Joint Local Area Plan 2023-2025 (2025–2031). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 The County Apts, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim | Oct 2025 | €135,000 | 28 m |
| 26 The County Apartments, Bridge Street, Carrick On Shannon | May 2025 | €120,000 | 28 m |
| 2 The County Apartments, Bridge St, Carrick On Shannon | Apr 2026 | €80,000 | 28 m |
| 14 The County Apartments, Bridge St, Carrick On Shannon | Apr 2025 | €128,000 | 28 m |
| Bridge Street, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim | May 2026 | €185,000 | 71 m |
| Apt 8 The Archways, Bridge St, Carrick On Shannon | Feb 2025 | €166,000 | 101 m |
| Apt 14 The Archways, Carrick On Shannon, County Leitrim | Feb 2026 | €180,000 | 101 m |
| Hatley Lodge, St Marys Close, Carrick On Shannon | Dec 2025 | €550,000 | 164 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 received5 November 2021
- Decision due8 January 2022
- Decision issued7 January 2022
- Grant issued10 February 2022
- Permission expiry9 February 2027
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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- Granted40 m away
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- Awaiting decision50 m away
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20206LeitrimLodged 19 Nov 2020Change of use
- Granted50 m away
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17213LeitrimLodged 22 Nov 2017Commercial
- Granted60 m away
Permission for retention is sought to retain the following alterations to existing licenced premises known as…
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- Granted70 m away
(a) retention of the recently constructed timber framed structure to support the existing covered beer garden…
'' McHugh's Bar'' , Bridge Street , Carrick on Shannon
21129LeitrimLodged 23 Jun 2021Retention
- Granted70 m away
Retention of an external clock which was recently erected on the front façade of existing public house at…
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2460049LeitrimLodged 21 Mar 2024Retention
- Granted70 m away
The following alterations to existing licensed premises known as McHugh's Bar: (a) installation of two number…
Bridge Street , Townspark Td , Carrick on Shannon
19245LeitrimLodged 15 Nov 2019Retention
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