Williamstown Road, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Retention permission for amendments to a previously approved discount foodstore supermarket in Castlerea.
17458 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 13 November 2017
- Reference
- 17458
- Authority
- Roscommon County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 13 November 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention permission for amendments to a previously approved supermarket development. Changes include a reconfigured internal layout with a reduced gross floor area of 2,338 sqm, external elevation alterations, and minor modifications to the roof and site layout.
- Floor area
- 2,338 m²
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Official record
Development description
- Consisting of amendments to planning permission reference pd16/161 ( which amended pd15/344) relating to the demolition of the existing discount foodstore supermarket and construction of a new discount foodstore supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales on an overall site measuring 1.15 hectares. The proposed development comprises
- The reconfiguration of the internal layout of the permitted store, including reduction of first floor accommodation , with a reduced total gross floor space of 2,338sqm (compared to 2,624 sqm permitted under pd16/161
- Alterations to external elevation finishes primarily relating to cladding, glazing positioning and finishes
- The net sales area of 1,424 sqm, building position and envelope (i. E. Length, width and height) permitted under pd16/161 is unchanged; and
- Modifications to the roof plan, and site layout (including limited alterations to pedestrian and car parking pave areas and finishes and external plant area) at
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“See detailed explanation on the Roscommmon County Development Plan website (rosdevplan.ie).”
National zoning type: Other mix of uses
Objective set by the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 50, Riverwalk Apartments, Castlerea | Nov 2025 | €120,000 | 77 m |
| 35 Riverwalk, Main St, Castlerea | Mar 2026 | €132,000 | 91 m |
| Apt 23 Riverwalk, Castlerea, Co Roscommon | Aug 2025 | €90,000 | 95 m |
| Apt 14 Riverwalk, Castlerea, Co Roscommon | Aug 2025 | €90,000 | 95 m |
| 17 Springfield, Castlerea, Roscommon | Apr 2026 | €150,000 | 104 m |
| 29 Riverwalk, Main Street, Castlerea | Mar 2025 | €135,000 | 166 m |
| 27 Riverwalk, Castlerea, Roscommon | Sept 2025 | €110,000 | 166 m |
| Main St, Castlerea, Co Roscommon | Dec 2025 | €105,000 | 166 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 received13 November 2017
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