Planning application received: Permission for the following: 1. Construct new community garden to include walking track and sensor

The Board of Management at Granlahan National School has lodged a planning application with Roscommon County Council last week, seeking permission to develop a new community garden and associated facilities on the school grounds in Granlahan, Co Roscommon.

The proposal includes a community garden featuring a walking track and sensory elements, a new car park and a multi‑use games area. The application was formally received by the council on 25 June 2026 and is currently in pre‑validation status.

Roscommon County Council will consider the application and is expected to deliver a decision by 19 August 2026, according to the planning portal. The applicant is listed as Granlahan of Board Management, with the site address recorded as Granlahan National School, Granlahan Co Roscommon.

Local residents have expressed interest in the proposed garden and play facilities, which would provide a new green space for families and students alike. The inclusion of a walking track and sensory features aims to create an inclusive environment that encourages outdoor activity and community engagement.

The planning application is part of a broader trend of schools in the county seeking to enhance their premises with recreational and environmental amenities, although this particular proposal remains subject to council approval before any work can commence.

For further information, see the Roscommon County Council planning portal and Shannonside.ie.

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