Claremont House, Ballyforan, County Roscommon.
Outline permission for a community amenity park, community centre, pavilion, and glamping units in Ballyforan.
2660252 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 25 May 2026
- Reference
- 2660252
- Authority
- Roscommon County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- OUTLINE PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 May 2026
Summary
AI-generatedOutline planning permission is sought to establish a community amenity on a 1.85-hectare site. The development will feature a public park, a new 1,566 sqm community centre incorporating a derelict coach house, refurbishment of Claremont House as a pavilion, and 4 glamping units.
- Floor area
- 1,954 m²
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Official record
Development description
Outline planning permission to establish the principle of development for a community amenity at claremont house, on a site of approximately 1.85 hectares. The proposed development will consist of: (a) a public park including naturalised planting, tree planting and pedestrian paths; (b) a new community centre of 1,566 m² incorporating the retained walls of the existing derelict coach house; (c) refurbishment and internal reconfiguration of the existing derelict claremont house as a park pavilion of 388 m²; (d) 4 no. Glamping units ancillary to the park pavilion; (e) vehicular and pedestrian access onto the r363, car and bicycle parking; and (f) connection to public water and wastewater services, surface water drainage, and all associated landscaping and site works. Detailed design and technical particulars to be the subject of a consequent application at
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Claremont, Ballyforan, Roscommon | May 2026 | €250,000 | 223 m |
| Ballyforan, Ballinasloe, Roscommon | Jul 2026 | €100,000 | 362 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 May 2026
- Decision due19 July 2026
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