Flynn's Field, Townspark, Carrick on Shannon
Proposed development
Construction of a 3-storey mixed-use building comprising a 72-room tourist hostel with associated facilities and three ground floor retail units with maintained pedestrian access to Bridge Street via a ground-level right of way. The ground floor will accommodate hostel reception, café, staff facilities, admin office, linen store, toilets, service areas including bin and bike storage, and three retail units (507m²) with direct access to the street. ESB substation and switch room accessed from Flynn’s field. The 1st and 2nd floor will contain guest accommodation in a range of room types including double, family, accessible, and shared dormitory-style rooms, designed to accommodate up to 244 guests. The development includes all ancillary hostel facilities such as co-working area, luggage storage, utility/service rooms and extensive roof-mounted solar panels to optimise Energy consumption. There is provision for 5 staff parking spaces to the rear. The total gross floor area of the proposed development is 3,522m², comprising 3,015 square metres allocated to hostel use and 507 square metres for retail use.
- Applicant
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- Authority
- Leitrim County Council
- Decision due
- Not available
Timeline
Application received
4 Jul 2025
Decision due
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Planning history within 750 m
The development consists of the proposed retention of the subdivision of a single residential unit into two apartments. The development will consist of the proposed carrying out of internal works to the upper floors of the existing building serving two no. residential units.
(1)Demolition of existing rear conservatory, (2) exterior alterations to all elevations of existing property, (3) extension to rear of property, (4) provision of new store to left hand side (5) internal alterations to existing dwelling, (6) conversion of existing attic space to accommodate a games room, ensuite and attic storage & (7) all ancillary site works.
Change of Use of existing unit from Bookmakers to Amusement and Gaming Arcade with associated external signage
Works to Dunnes Bar comprising the following:- A. Retain as built new bar with fixed roof on lower ground level to rear, circulation areas, raised stage to rear of existing external bar on ground level, including link and ancillary areas to bars and glass wash. B. Permission for site development works, form new street access to rear, alterations to existing external steps, form new service yard, internal alterations to existing bar & stores and associated works. C. Permission for change of use of existing residential dwelling to bar associated games room and ancillary office space, construct extension to proposed games room with alterations to elevations and improved internal & external access. D. Permission for amendment to Condition 2 on Planning Reg. Ref. No. P.15/19, in terms of time limits to do with outdoor music and subject to licensing laws, noise levels and noise monitoring. Condition determined by the Planning Authority.
We, Enda and Brenda Stenson, wish to apply for full planning permission for the following works: 1. The annexation of an existing single storey dwelling into 2 no. single storey self contained units. 2. To demolish an existing rear single storey porch and reconstruct the same. 3. Alterations to existing facades to include the replacement of all existing doors and windows and the replacement/repair of existing roof structures. 4. The demolition of 2 no. existing chimneys. 5. The creation of a new independent pedestrian entrance at the South East façade of the existing building. 6. The demolition of an existing shed and garage located to the South of the existing building. 7. The construction of a new vehicular parking area in place of the existing shed and garage, and all ancillary works. The works are located at Dublin Road, Townparks, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41 YX31.
Conversion Of Existing Outhouse Building Into Habitable Accommodation Consisting Of 2 No. Two Bedroom Apartments, i.e. 1 On Ground Floor Level and 1 One On First Floor Level, together with proposed Internal & external alterations to the building and all ancillary site works