Cootehall, Co. Roscommon
Change of use of a former barracks to a community house and library in Cootehall.
17320 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 19 July 2017
- Reference
- 17320
- Authority
- Roscommon County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 July 2017
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 193.42 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of an existing barracks and residential accommodation to the Cootehall Barracks Community House and Library. The project includes minor alterations, new windows, and a new pedestrian access gate to the adjoining public car park.
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Official record
Development description
For the change of use of existing barracks/residential accommodation to cootehall barracks community house and library including minor alterations/improvement works to existing building to include provision of new windows and for the provision of a pedestrian access gate to adjoining public car park and all necessary ancillary siteworks at
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cootehall, Boyle, Co. Roscommonprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €339,207 | 171 m |
| 10 Oakport, Cootehall, Roscommon | Feb 2025 | €275,000 | 255 m |
| 1 Watersplash Gardens, Cootehallprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €343,612 | 256 m |
| Cootehall, Boyle, Roscommon | Feb 2025 | €200,000 | 378 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 received19 July 2017
- Further information requested11 September 2017
- Further information received6 October 2017
- Decision due2 November 2017
- Decision issued18 October 2017
- Grant issued20 November 2017
- Permission expiry19 November 2022
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