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The existing walkway along the River Francis between the centre of Castlerea town and the Demesne , Castlerea , Co. Roscommon

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560246

Roscommon - Roscommon County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development that will consist of converting the existing steps between the street and the river path to a 21m long ramp that will be suitable for individuals with limited mobility thereby providing access for all. It is also proposed to construct a 29m long metal cantilever meeting area on the riverbank east of the existing steps and path and three new public benches will be provided. The planning application includes overlaying 41m of the existing path with a steel boardwalk from the foot of the ramp, enhancing the mobility for individuals with limited mobility. Approximately 148m of the riverside path will be reprofiled and finished with an anti-skid surface to prevent slip. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) report has been completed for this development at

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 May 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    18 Jul 2025

  3. Decision due

    20 Jul 2025

  4. Grant issued

    22 Aug 2025

Application Details

Location
The existing walkway along the River Francis between the centre of Castlerea town and the Demesne , Castlerea , Co. Roscommon
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Roscommon County Council
Site Area
0.03 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
26 May 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
18 July 2025
Grant Date
22 August 2025
Permission Expires
21 August 2030

Location

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2560218N/A9 May 2025

Permission for development consisting of converting the existing steps between the street and the river path to a 21m long ramp that will be suitable for individuals with limited mobility thereby providing access for all. It is also proposed to construct a 29m long metal cantilever meeting area on the riverbank east of the existing steps and path and three new public benches will be provided. The planning application includes overlaying 41m of the existing path with a steel boardwalk from the foot of the ramp, enhancing the mobility for individuals with limited mobility. Approximately 148m of the riverside path will be reprofiled and finished with an anti-skid surface to prevent slip.

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2534N/A9 May 2025

Permission for will consist of the converting the existing steps between the street and the river path to a 21m long ramp that will be suitable for individuals with limited mobility thereby providing access for all. It is also proposed to construct a 29m long metal cantilever meeting area on the riverbank east of the of the existing steps and path and three new public benches will be provided. The planning application includes overlaying 41 m of the existing path with a steel boardwalk from the foot of the ramp, enhancing the mobility for individuals with limited mobility. Approximately 148m of the riverside path will be reprofiled and finished with an anti-skid surface to prevent slip at the existing walkway along the River Franceis between the centre of Castlerea Town and the Demesne.

Castlerea , Co. Roscommon.

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1791CONDITIONAL6 Mar 2017

to demolish two dwelling houses and existing commercial premises and to erect a new commercial premises together with ancillary site works at

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50m
23241N/A8 Jun 2023

Permission for the following: 1) Demolish two derelict dwelling houses and existing commercial premises and construct new commercial premises; 2 Demolish existing storage shed and construct new storage shed and carry out all ancillary site development works including carparking and landscaping and utilize existing connections to water and waste water services at

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23294CONDITIONAL3 Jul 2023

Permission for the following: 1. Demolish two derelict dwelling houses and existing commercial premises and construct new commercial premises. 2. Demolish existing storage sheds and construct new storage shed and carryout all ancillary site development works including carparking and landscaping and utilise existing connections to water and waste water services at

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21435REFUSED29 Jul 2021

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17251CONDITIONAL8 Jun 2017

for the change of use to restaurant & takeaway and to make some internal alterations and carryout all ancillary site works including demolition of derelict prefab structure to rear of site for purposes of creating carparking at Castlerea Post Office ( A structure included on the Roscommon County Councils Record of Protected Structures-Reference 02600446) at

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23414N/A28 Nov 2023

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176m
21329CONDITIONAL11 Jun 2021

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Main Street , Castlerea , Co Roscommon

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1846CONDITIONAL7 Feb 2018

to retain change of use of existing yard and as constructed sheds for purpose of operating a carwash/valet service at

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