Temporary retention of therapeutic support unit for foster care program, plus outbuilding modifications

Application withdrawn

Fergal Flynn was seeking permission to keep a specialized support unit on his property in Kilglass that provides therapeutic and educational services for a state-run foster care program. The application also covered retaining wastewater connections and minor changes to two outbuildings—one enclosed with a new blockwork wall and door, the other fitted with a lean-to roof. However, the application has since been withdrawn.

Full description from the council file

Retention Permission Permission for the following: 1. Seek for Temporary Retention of a Specialized Support Unit for a period of 7 years. The unit is used for ancillary therapeutic and educational purposes in support of a state-mandated Foster Care Program. 2. Retention of the existing wastewater connection from this unit to the on-site treatment system. 3. Retain minor elevational alterations to 2 existing outbuildings: Outbuilding 1: Enclosure of the front elevation with new blockwork wall and new entrance door; Outbuilding 2: Installation of a new lean-to roof structure. 4. Revise Site boundary originally granted under Planning Ref. 20/243 at

Details

Reference: 2660157
Applicant: Fergal Flynn
Site address: Ballyfeeny Townland, Kilglass, Co. Roscommon, F42 EW08
Status: Withdrawn
Date received: April 09, 2026
Decision due: June 03, 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 2660157 on the council portal →.
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