Retention permission to retain existing extensions and alterations to originally

Cathal Cregg has lodged a planning application with Roscommon County Council to retain the extensions and alterations that were originally permitted on his house (PP Reg Ref No 6771 (c) /88) and the domestic shed on the property. The application, which is currently in pre‑validation, covers the existing extensions to the house and the shed, including a loft space, as well as the associated landscaping works and siteworks that have already been carried out.

In addition to the retention request, Cregg is seeking permission for a new porch at the front of the existing house. He also proposes an extension to the existing shed and an upgrade to the septic tank treatment system. The upgrade would involve the construction of a new soil polishing filter percolation area, as recommended by an engineering site assessment report, and an updated surface water disposal system to meet current environmental standards.

The property is situated in Dolanstown, Kilcashel TD, Athlone, Co Roscommon, with the postcode N37 KR52. The application documents detail the scope of the works and the technical specifications for the septic system upgrade, including the new percolation area designed to improve soil filtration and reduce surface runoff.

Roscommon County Council will review the application and decide whether to grant the retention permission and the additional planning permissions for the porch, shed extension, and septic system upgrade. The council’s decision will be based on compliance with local planning policies and the technical adequacy of the proposed works.

The application is part of a broader trend of homeowners seeking to maintain and improve existing structures while ensuring that any new additions meet contemporary environmental and safety standards. The council’s assessment will determine whether the proposed works align with the county’s planning objectives and environmental guidelines.

For further details, see the council’s planning file and the original application documents.

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