Clones Heritage Project at The former Lennard Arms Hotel, McCurtain Street Crossmoyle, Clones
Conversion of the former Lennard Arms Hotel, a protected structure, into a heritage centre and exhibition space in Clones.
208005 · Monaghan County Council · Lodged 20 August 2020
- Reference
- 208005
- Authority
- Monaghan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 August 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to convert the vacant Lennard Arms Hotel, a protected structure, into a heritage centre and exhibition space. Works include the demolition of 20th-century extensions, extensive internal and external conservation, roof repairs, a new mezzanine level, and the creation of an accessible courtyard adjacent to Wee Abbey.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for a development consisting of the demolition of 20th century extensions and alterations to the former lennard arms hotel which is a protected structure (rps ref cltc local 40), change of use from vacant hotel to a heritage centre and exhibition space, refurbishment of the former hotel site including repair of hotel roof, the removal of internal linings, floors, walls and joinery in the former hotel, conservation and replenishing of historic wall coatings, repair of historic walls and ironwork balconies, installation of roof lights and new windows replacing pvc types along with new openings overlooking the public space, construction of a new mezzanine level to the interior of the proposed exhibition space a plant room/storage space on the uppermost level, restoration of existing stores along annalore street and their conversion to exhibition space, reception area and toilets, including alterations to the front fenestration and insertion of shopfronts to the rear opening towards the courtyard space, provision of a new universally accessible hard-landscaped courtyard to the adjacent wee abbey and graveyard, and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide, protect and enhance town centre facilities and promote town centre strengthening.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cara Street, Clones, Co Monaghan | Mar 2026 | €165,000 | 100 m |
| Cara St, Clones, Monaghan | Jun 2026 | €250,000 | 103 m |
| 3 Cara St, Clones, Monaghan | Nov 2025 | €135,000 | 120 m |
| Altertate, Clones, Monaghan | Aug 2025 | €100,000 | 156 m |
| Scotshouse, Clones, County Monaghan | May 2025 | €165,000 | 156 m |
| Clonkela, Ballycrissane, Ballinasloe | Jun 2025 | €177,000 | 168 m |
| Mccurtain St, Clones, Monaghan | Jun 2025 | €105,000 | 186 m |
| 1 Tower View Court, Cara Street, Clonesnot full market price | Jan 2026 | €92,098 | 195 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 received20 August 2020
- Decision due14 October 2020
- Decision issued2 November 2020
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