Newline Road, Elphin, Co Roscommon
Conversion of a former engineering works in Elphin to a veterinary laboratory, including a warehouse extension and demolition of a shed.
23213 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 23 May 2023
- Reference
- 23213
- Authority
- Roscommon County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 May 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of a derelict storage shed and the change of use of the former Elphin Engineering Works to a veterinary clinical laboratory. It also includes a warehouse extension to the rear, the installation of a modular veterinary laboratory, and associated car parking and site works.
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Official record
Development description
- Permission for development consisting of the following
- The demolition of existing derelict storage shed
- Change of use of the former elphin engineering works to a veterinary clinical laboratory, with the provision of 4 no. High windows on the north elevation
- A warehouse extension to the rear of the existing engineering works building
- The provision of a modular veterinary laboratory, together with all associated car parking, landscaping and ancillary site works 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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newline Rd, Elphin, Roscommon | Apr 2025 | €135,000 | 77 m |
| New Line Rd, Elphin, Roscommon | Mar 2026 | €105,000 | 111 m |
| 5 Newline Terrace, Elphin, Roscommon | Apr 2025 | €140,000 | 117 m |
| Main Street, Elphin, Co Roscommon | May 2025 | €60,000 | 171 m |
| Church Lane, Elphin, Co Roscommon | Jun 2025 | €75,000 | 182 m |
| 11 Cregga Court, Elphin, Roscommon | Mar 2025 | €147,000 | 275 m |
| 23 Cregga Court, Elphin, Roscommon | Nov 2025 | €155,000 | 282 m |
| Cregga Court, Elphin, Roscommon | Feb 2025 | €120,000 | 292 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 May 2023
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for development consisting of the following — The demolition of existing derelict storage shed
Newline Rd. , Elphin , Co. Roscommon
23232RoscommonLodged 1 Jun 2023Commercial
- Granted70 m away
The retention of as constructed single storey extension to the existing dwelling house and retention of as…
Newline Road , Elphin , Co. Roscommon
18581RoscommonLodged 23 Nov 2018Retention
- Refused150 m away
To demolish existing building containing shop area and accommodation and to construct 2 no. dwellings in its…
Elphin Td. , Main Street , Elphin
20179RoscommonLodged 18 May 2020New dwelling
- Granted150 m away
To demolish existing building containing shop area and accommodation and to construct 2 no dwellings in its…
Elphin Townland , Elphin , Co Roscommon
20536RoscommonLodged 14 Dec 2020New dwelling
- Granted170 m away
Planning permission for the following — Demolish storage shed and part of existing structure to rear
Main Street , Elphin , Co. Roscommon
2560247RoscommonLodged 26 May 2025Change of use
- Granted200 m away
Permission for (i) a change of use from commercial to residential for the ground floor, (ii) and the…
Elphin Td. , Main Street , Elphin
2560152RoscommonLodged 6 Apr 2025Change of use
- Awaiting decision210 m away
Permission in order to retain the existing building as it now stands at
Main Street , Elphin , Co. Roscommon
23229RoscommonLodged 1 Jun 2023Retention
- Granted210 m away
Permission to retain the existing building as it now stands at
Main Street , Elphin , Co. Roscommon F45 TH22
23299RoscommonLodged 4 Jul 2023Retention
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