Permission for the following: 1- To refurbish the existing former public house

BG Networking Limited has lodged a planning application with Roscommon County Council for a mixed‑use redevelopment of the former public house on New Street in Ballaghaderreen. The proposal, received on 15 May 2026, is currently in pre‑validation status and is expected to be decided on by the council in the coming months.

The scheme calls for a comprehensive refurbishment of the existing building, including alterations to its external elevations. Internally, the front section of the ground floor would be converted into office space, while the rear portion would be adapted to provide a one‑bedroom residential apartment. The first‑floor accommodation is proposed to be used for short‑term holiday letting. The application also includes ancillary site development works to support the new uses.

The redevelopment would transform the former pub, which has long been a landmark in the town centre, into a mixed‑use property that combines commercial and residential functions. The change of use represents a significant shift from the building’s previous commercial role, and the council is reviewing the proposal in the context of local planning policy.

According to the council file, the decision on the application is due in July, although other reports suggest that the council may reach a decision in June. The application is still under assessment, and the outcome will be communicated to the applicant and the public once the council has completed its review.

The proposal is part of a broader trend of repurposing historic buildings in Ballaghaderreen, and the council’s decision will set a precedent for future developments in the area. Stakeholders and residents are encouraged to review the council’s planning records for further details on the application and its implications for the town.

For full details see the Roscommon County Council planning records.

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