Ballinphuill Townland, Castlerea, Co Roscommon
Conversion of a house into a commercial creche with a new extension and demolition of an old one in Castlerea.
2343 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 15 February 2023
- Reference
- 2343
- Authority
- Roscommon County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 February 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of an existing domestic dwelling to a commercial creche facility. The project involves demolishing an existing rear extension, renovating the structure, building a new extension for 5 classrooms, upgrading the sewage system, and creating a new roadside entrance with parking.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for (i) change of use from existing domestic dwelling to proposed commercial creche facility, (ii) demolition of existing rear extension, (iii) renovation of existing structure and construction of new extension to accommodate 5 no. Classrooms, sanitary and ancillary creche facilities, (iv) upgrade existing sewage unit to a new tertiary treatment system and percolation area, (v) a new roadside entrance with additional car parking, plus all ancillary works at
Built & sold
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southpark Demesne, Castlerea | Oct 2025 | €37,500 | 224 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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- Application received15 February 2023
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