Permission & Retention Permission to (1) construct extension including alterations to

Gerry Page has lodged a pre‑validation application with Roscommon County Council for a series of works at his property in Cloonconra, Ballinlough, County Roscommon (postcode F45KH59). The proposal, submitted on 20 May 2026, seeks permission to construct an extension to the existing dwelling house, retain alterations made to the domestic garage, and build a percolation area in accordance with the previously approved planning reference 08‑226. Associated site works are also included in the application.

The application is currently in the pre‑validation stage, meaning the council will review the plans for compliance with local planning policy before a formal decision is made. The council has set a decision date of 14 July 2026, at which point the applicant will receive a formal outcome.

The extension to the dwelling house is intended to increase the living space, while the retention of the garage alterations allows the existing structure to remain in use. The percolation area, a key component of the proposal, is designed to manage stormwater runoff and is in line with the earlier approved reference 08‑226. The applicant has also included site works that will support the overall development, ensuring that the site remains functional and compliant with environmental standards.

Roscommon County Council will consider the application against the county’s planning policies, including those relating to land use, environmental protection and community impact. The council’s decision will be communicated to the applicant and made publicly available on the council’s planning portal.

The pre‑validation process allows the council to identify any major issues early, potentially saving time for both the applicant and the council.

The application is part of a broader trend of homeowners seeking to modify their properties, a topic that has recently attracted national attention. However, each application is assessed on its own merits, and the council’s decision will reflect the specific circumstances of this proposal.

For full details of the application and the council’s decision, see the Roscommon County Council planning portal.

Summary written by localnews.ie from the original source coverage. Click through for the full report.