Retaining new entrance, dining extension and home office at rural house

Patrick and Susan Greene have applied to Leitrim County Council for a retention application concerning work already carried out at Millbrook House in Drumcanon, Carrigallen. The applicants seek permission to retain three new single‑storey additions that were constructed without prior planning approval.

The first addition is a new main entrance with a scullery replacement. The second is an extension of the dining area, also built as a single‑storey structure. Finally, the Greene couple have added a study or home office space to the property. Because these works were completed before any formal permission was obtained, the application falls under the council’s retention scheme, which allows owners to secure post‑construction approval.

The planning file, reference 2614, was submitted on 10 April 2026 and carries a decision code of “CONDITIONAL.” The council had set a deadline for a final decision of 7 July 2026. In fact, the application was decided on 22 June 2026, with the council granting conditional approval. While the exact conditions attached to the approval are not detailed in the available information, the conditional status indicates that certain requirements must be met before the works can be fully legitimised.

The decision reflects the council’s approach to balancing development needs against planning controls. By allowing owners to regularise previously unapproved work, the council provides a mechanism for rural properties such as Millbrook House to comply with regulations without having to demolish or remove existing structures.

For those interested in the full details of the application and the council’s decision, refer to Leitrim County Council’s planning file 2614.

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