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Planning application · Roscommon County Council

Change of use of Convent/Nunnery at Warren or Drum Townland, Abbeytown

Warren or Drum Townland, Abbeytown, Boyle

2650 · RoscommonLodged

up to 2 storeys · 0.507 ha · Lodged

Planning application 2650 to Roscommon County Council: Change of use of Convent/Nunnery which is a Protected Structure to domestic residence, at Warren or Drum Townland, Abbeytown, Boyle. A council decision is due by 24 August 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Further information requested
  3. Council decision due

Key facts

Reference
2650
Planning authority
Roscommon County Council
Received
30 Jun 2026
Decision due
24 Aug 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
Residential
Dwellings
1
Floor area
737 m²
Site area
0.507 ha
Further information requested
24 Aug 2026

Proposed development

Permission for change of use of Convent/Nunnery which is a Protected Structure (Reg. No. 00600335) to domestic residence, demolition of modern two storey "flat roofed" extension and provision of new pedestrian and vehicular entry from Abbeytown Road at

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 24 Aug 2026.

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