Phoenix Youth and Community Centre, Cathedral Street, Ballaghaderreen
Conversion of a squash court into offices with a new first floor, lifts, and external windows.
19202 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 18 April 2019
- Reference
- 19202
- Authority
- Roscommon County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 April 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe application proposes converting an existing squash court at the Phoenix Youth and Community Centre into ground-floor offices, with a new first floor created overhead for additional office space. The works include installing new windows, a lift shaft with passenger and platform lifts, a pedestrian ramp, and signage.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
- Conversion of existing squash court to offices at ground floor level and provision of new floor space at first floor level for offices overhead
- Provision of roof windows to the southern elevation
- Provision of windows to the southern and western elevation of the existing building
- The provision of lift shaft and passenger lift with landing area and 2 no. Platform lifts
- Provision of advertisement sign to the front elevation of the building
- Provision of pedestrian access ramp in the yard to the north western elevation of the building
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“See detailed explanation on the Roscommmon County Development Plan website (rosdevplan.ie).”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 4, Cherry Blossom Court, Ballaghaderreen | Jul 2025 | €134,000 | 63 m |
| 5 Cherry Blossom Court, Cathedral St, Ballaghadereen | Jan 2026 | €140,000 | 63 m |
| Culclare, Kilmovee, Ballaghaderreen | Jul 2025 | €281,500 | 141 m |
| Toberacken, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon | Mar 2025 | €192,000 | 141 m |
| Edmonstown, Ballaghadereen, Roscommon | Apr 2025 | €110,000 | 141 m |
| Moyne Ballaghdereen, Roscommon | May 2025 | €149,000 | 141 m |
| Sinolane, Kilmovee, Ballaghaderreen | May 2025 | €115,000 | 141 m |
| First Floor The Office Unit, Barrack Street, Ballaghadereen | Jan 2025 | €45,000 | 141 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 received18 April 2019
- Decision due12 June 2019
- Decision issued10 June 2019
- Grant issued15 July 2019
- Permission expiry14 July 2024
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