Protected structure, The Convent, Warren or Drum, Boyle - Planning Application 2650

Status / decision

Further Information / 8 Jan 2026

Authority / ref

Roscommon County Council / 2660015

Development facts

Protected structure / units unknown / 1,197 m² (floor estimated)

Estimated lead value

€1m–3m / indicative estimate

Likely packages

Compliance, Conservation specialist, Electrical, Health & Safety, Planner/Consultant

Activity window

Active file: design clarifications may still change scope before decision.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 8 Jan 2026. Value confidence: Medium: value band is present and size evidence is available; verify against source documents.

Source descriptionPermission for development (for a period of ten years) at Lough Key Forest & Activity Park, within and around the curtilage of a number of Protected Structures throughout the Park, to enhance and expand facilities, a project co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund. The proposed development comprises: 1. Expansion of existing Visitor Centre complex, including: a. Single storey building extension (c. 918 m² overall increase); b. Outdoor seating/dining and hard landscaped public realm areas and routes; c. Associated enhanced welfare, retail, catering and event/indoor activity facilities; d. Part demolition of the existing visitor centre and demolition of adjacent sheds/stores; and, e. Ancillary elements including utilities/welfare/energy (including substation and switch room building)/service/storage yard area and structures, bin store, cycle parking store, electricity generator enclosure, rooftop solar PV array and signage/branding. 2. Expansion of existing Outdoor Activities offering, including: a. Provision of new single storey Activity Centre/Hub building measuring c. 279 m² (and associated facilities, yard, plant, storage, etc.), linking paths/stepped accesses, rooftop solar PV array and signage/branding; b. Provision of wall climbing attraction to existing Moylurg Tower; c. Provision of Zipline attraction (2 no. lines), from (new departure platform zone on) existing Moylurg Tower to proposed receiving structure, associated Landing Zone and access path on Drummans Island, and associated tree/vegetation clearance/pruning of zipline corridor; d. New activities including Minigolf, Tubing Track, Net Adventure, Ropes Course and Mini/Junior Karting; and, e. Outdoor activities storage containers at waterfront area. 3. Expansion of existing Outdoor Amenities Offering, including: a. Public realm/landscaping to Rockingham House basement area, stair and platform lift accesses from lawn level, equipment/works necessary for climbing of Moylurg Tower and upgraded enclosing fence at lawn level; b. Public realm/landscaping to lawn level surrounding basement area, partial covering with tensile type structure and provision for incidental trading; c. Enhancements to existing Adventure Play Kingdom including partial covering with tensile type structure; d. Revision of existing and provision of new pedestrian/visitor routes, paths and incidental features (seating, benches, wayfinding, 3 no. timber waterfro

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Status / decision

New Application / 23 Jun 2026

Authority / ref

Roscommon County Council / 2660308

Development facts

Commercial new build / units unknown / floor unknown

Estimated lead value

No value basis indexed

Likely packages

Compliance, Electrical, Fire Safety, Fit-out, Health & Safety

Activity window

Early planning cue: qualify promoter, scale and likely future package needs.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 23 Jun 2026. Value confidence: Not enough public evidence for a value band on this card.

Source descriptionPermission for development which shall consist of: a) change of use of an existing restaurant/café and farm shop to a new veterinary clinic and associated shop, offices and staff facilities; b) alterations to existing elevations; c) demolition to existing single storey rear extension; d) construction of a new extension to the rear of the building; e) proposed new bin stores; f) new building signage and new totem pole; g) upgrade of existing car parking facilities including the provision of 2no. EV parking spaces; and all associated site works at

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Status / decision

Further Information / 1 Jul 2025

Authority / ref

Roscommon County Council / 2560319

Development facts

Retention / units unknown / floor unknown

Estimated lead value

No value basis indexed

Likely packages

Planner/Consultant

Activity window

Active file: design clarifications may still change scope before decision.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 1 Jul 2025. Value confidence: Not enough public evidence for a value band on this card.

Source descriptionRetention Permission and Permission for development consisting of three parts: (A) retention application for the change of use from an office to a spa, (B) retention application for a change of use from an office to a shop and (C) planning application for the change of use from an office to a gymnasium at

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