GrantedChange of useDecided 1 August 2019

Ballyleague, Lanesborough, Co. Roscommon

Conversion of a storage shed into an outdoor recreational and lake access centre.

19311 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 12 June 2019

Reference: 19311
Authority: Roscommon County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 12 June 2019

Summary

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Permission is sought to convert an existing Waterways Ireland storage shed into an outdoor recreational and lake access centre. The project includes elevational alterations, glazing, a wheelchair ramp, and a new car park.

Change of userecreationtourismlough ree

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Development description

For development consisting of change of use planning application to convert existing waterways ireland storage shed to an outdoor recreational centre/lake access centre facility to lough ree. The facility will include an information area and seating area for walkers/tourists/anglers. The change of use of the premises will require alterations to the existing elevations including: replacement of existing roller shutter door with glazing (southern elevation), partial removal of existing external wall and replacement with glazing (eastern elevation), provision of wheelchair access ramp/door (eastern elevation), blocking up of existing door (eastern elevation), installation of 3 new windows (northern elevation) and installation of access door (western elevation). The works also involve removal of existing green area and provision of small car park/turning area to the north of the site, provision of outdoor seating area to the south of the site and all associated site works and service connections at

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Main St, Lanesborough, Longford	Apr 2026	€147,500	297 m
3 Waters Edge, Ballyleague, Roscommon	Nov 2025	€220,000	368 m
9 Waters Edge, Ballyleague, Roscommonnot full market price	Jul 2025	€150,000	407 m
9 Waters Edge, Ballyleague, Roscommon	Aug 2025	€206,000	407 m
35 Waters Edge, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon	Mar 2025	€205,000	415 m
Apartment 38 Waters Edge, Ballyleague	Oct 2025	€195,000	415 m

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Application received12 June 2019
Decision due6 August 2019
Decision issued1 August 2019
Grant issued12 September 2019
Permission expiry11 September 2024

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