Renovation of protected building with shop and flat, plus rear annex reconstruction

Approved with conditions on 23 April 2026, but now under appeal.

Kearney Chemist Ltd is renovating a protected two-storey building on Main Street in Castlerea, including a rear annex, ground-floor shop, and first-floor flat. The work involves new internal structures, updated electrics and plumbing, new windows, and fresh stairs. The council has approved the retention and completion of these renovation works.

Full description from the council file

Retention Permission and Permission for development (Protected Structure RPS: 02600449) consisting of: Retention and completion of renovation works to the partly reconstructed two-storey annex, located to the rear of the property. Retention and completion of renovation works to the ground-floor retail unit and first-floor living accommodation, including: new floor joists, new internal stud walls, upgrade to the electrical and plumbing outfit, upgrade to the property fenestration, installation of new stairs, and all associated site works, within the Castlerea Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), at

Details

Reference: 2560167
Applicant: Kearney Chemist Ltd.
Architect/Agent: Edward Conlon
Site address: Main Street,, Castlerea,, Co. Roscommon,
Status: Decision code: CONDITIONAL
Date received: April 15, 2025
Decision due: April 23, 2026
Date decided: April 23, 2026
Authority: Roscommon County Council

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Source: Roscommon County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2560167 on the council portal →.
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