Planning retention for a development on the R446, described as Ballydangan Enterprise Park, has been refused by An Comisiún Pleanála. South Roscommon ‘enterprise park’ refused planning retentionA South Roscommon company's appeal against a planning retention refusal relating to commercial units on a 2.2 hectare site in Ballydangan has been turned down by An Coimisiún Pleanála. The company said Roscommon County Council's decision to refuse retention permission had been based on an "overly narrow" definition of rural economic activity, and one which "does not reflect the broader scope of rural economic diversification and enterprise". Mr Ó Bric said there was a clear objective in the Roscommon County Development Plan to "align (the) population and employment growth" of the county within designated growth centres. "Dolanstown is a rural area and is only partially serviced," his report stated.

Source: Irish Independent January 24, 2026 12:46 UTC