Permission to construct domestic dwelling house along with domestic garage

Roscommon County Council has received a planning application from Sarah Quain for a new domestic dwelling and a garage on the Kilmocolmock site in Drum, Athlone. The proposal, identified by reference number 2660233, was submitted on 19 May 2026 and is currently in the pre‑validation stage. The development plan includes a new treatment system and a percolation area, as well as all ancillary site development works required to support the new structures. The pre‑validation stage is the first step in the council’s planning process, where the completeness of the application is checked against statutory requirements. Once the pre‑validation criteria are satisfied, the council will undertake a full assessment of the proposal, taking into account local planning policies, national guidelines and any environmental considerations. The inclusion of a treatment system and percolation area indicates that the applicant has addressed concerns about stormwater management and environmental impact. The Kilmocolmock site is located in the Drum area of Athlone, within County Roscommon, and the proposed development would add a new domestic dwelling and a garage to the existing land use. The council will consider the application against relevant planning policies and any objections that may arise. The decision is expected to be delivered by 13 July 2026, at which point the outcome will be published on the council’s website and the applicant will be notified. Local media outlets will report on the decision, and the council will provide guidance to the applicant if further amendments are required. The application remains in pre‑validation, and the council will proceed with a full assessment once all pre‑validation criteria are met. The final decision will determine whether the development can proceed or if additional changes are necessary. The council will also review the proposed site layout to ensure compliance with the local development plan, and will assess the impact on traffic, drainage, and community facilities. If the application is approved, the applicant will be required to submit a detailed construction schedule and obtain the necessary building permits. The council will keep the public informed through its website and local news outlets.

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