The existing walkway along the River Francis between the centre of Castlerea town and the Demesne, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Accessibility upgrades to the River Francis walkway in Castlerea, including a new ramp and steel boardwalk.
2560246 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 26 May 2025
- Reference
- 2560246
- Authority
- Roscommon County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 May 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project will convert existing steps to a 21m ramp for limited mobility access, construct a 29m metal cantilever meeting area, and install a 41m steel boardwalk. A Natura Impact Statement has been completed for these riverside path improvements.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development that will consist of converting the existing steps between the street and the river path to a 21m long ramp that will be suitable for individuals with limited mobility thereby providing access for all. It is also proposed to construct a 29m long metal cantilever meeting area on the riverbank east of the existing steps and path and three new public benches will be provided. The planning application includes overlaying 41m of the existing path with a steel boardwalk from the foot of the ramp, enhancing the mobility for individuals with limited mobility. Approximately 148m of the riverside path will be reprofiled and finished with an anti-skid surface to prevent slip. A natura impact statement (nis) report has been completed for this development at
The historical record
How infrastructure applications have been decided in Roscommon County Council
93% granted
of 297 infrastructure applications granted, refused or part-granted by Roscommon County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 91%11,893
- All categories in Roscommon County Council
- 88%4,285
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
Built & sold
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street, Castlerea, Roscommon | Apr 2025 | €80,000 | 94 m |
| Main Street, Loughglynn, Castlerea | May 2026 | €200,000 | 146 m |
| Gorthaganny, Castlerea, Roscommon | Sept 2025 | €25,000 | 155 m |
| Toonrevagh, Castlerea, Co Roscommon | Feb 2025 | €137,500 | 155 m |
| 1 Ballintobber, Castlerea, Roscommon | Jun 2025 | €185,000 | 155 m |
| Rathnollaig, Castleplunkett, Castlerea | Mar 2025 | €138,000 | 155 m |
| Ballaghcullia, Ballinagare, Castlerea | Jan 2025 | €207,000 | 155 m |
| Lecarrow, Carrowbehy, Castlerea | Oct 2025 | €120,000 | 155 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 received26 May 2025
- Decision due20 July 2025
- Decision issued18 July 2025
- Grant issued22 August 2025
- Permission expiry21 August 2030
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