Convert commercial building to residential dwelling and 3 tourism apartments with extensions

Shaun McKenna’s proposal to transform a single‑storey commercial building on Sheena Street in Drumkeeran, Co Leitrim, has received conditional approval from Leitrim County Council. The scheme will see part of the existing structure converted into a domestic dwelling, complete with a single‑storey rear extension, while another section will be re‑purposed as three short‑term self‑catering tourism apartments, each with a single‑storey side extension.

The council’s decision, issued on 21 May 2026, followed a review of the applicant’s plans. Initially, the council requested additional information on the combined site plans, boundary treatments for private amenity space, the provision of natural light to internal corridors, and clarification of land ownership boundaries. In April 2026, McKenna submitted revised plans addressing these concerns, prompting the council to issue updated public notices.

Under the approved scheme, the building will provide eight car parking spaces, including one designated for disabled access. The council also noted that the related application P.25/60313 will be withdrawn once the combined application is deemed acceptable.

The conversion will change the building’s use from commercial to residential, creating one dwelling and three tourism apartments. The extensions are designed to enhance the building’s functionality while respecting the existing character of the site.

The council’s conditional approval allows the project to proceed, subject to the applicant meeting the remaining conditions outlined in the planning decision. The development is expected to contribute to the local tourism sector by providing additional accommodation options in Drumkeeran.

For further details, see the Leitrim County Council planning decision and the revised plans submitted by Shaun McKenna.

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