Scoil Mhuire, Convent of Mercy Secondary School, Lisroyne
Construction of a school extension containing four classrooms and toilets next to a protected structure.
1746 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 7 February 2017
- Reference
- 1746
- Authority
- Roscommon County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 February 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to construct a 272.7 sq.m extension at Scoil Mhuire. The extension will consist of four classrooms and toilets on a site adjoining the former Sisters of Mercy Convent, which is a protected structure.
- Floor area
- 273 m²
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Official record
Development description
To construct an extension of 272.7 sq. M consisting of 4 classrooms and toilets on a site which adjoins a protected structure namely the former sisters of mercy convent, dune maeve house, together with associated site development works and services 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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church St, Strokestown, Co Roscommon | Jun 2026 | €260,000 | 322 m |
| 26 Frenchcourt, Strokestown, Roscommon | Jan 2025 | €180,000 | 339 m |
| 10 The Maples, Strokestown, Roscommon | Sept 2025 | €220,000 | 426 m |
| 29 The Maples, Strokestown, Roscommon | Apr 2026 | €280,000 | 446 m |
| 32 The Maples, Strokestownprice excludes VAT | Jul 2026 | €298,678 | 479 m |
| 13 Lisnaree, Tulsk Rd, Strokestown | Mar 2025 | €176,500 | 499 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 received7 February 2017
- Decision due3 April 2017
- Decision issued30 March 2017
- Grant issued26 May 2017
- Permission expiry25 May 2022
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