Planning application received: retention permission for change of use of school to detached single storey dwelling and detached dom

Planning permission has been lodged with Monaghan County Council for the conversion of a former school building at Drumsheeny in Threemilehouse. The application, reference 2660251, was submitted by Declan Fay on 16 June 2026 and seeks retention permission to change the use from an educational premises to a detached single‑storey dwelling and a detached dom.

The council has placed the proposal in pre‑validation status, with a decision expected by 10 August 2026. If approved, the building would remain on its current site while being repurposed for residential accommodation, providing additional housing for the local community.

This application comes amid broader discussions about regeneration in Threemilehouse and surrounding villages, as highlighted in recent coverage of a major regeneration drive for the trio of villages. Residents are encouraged to review the application details on the council’s planning portal and submit any comments before the decision deadline.

For further information, see Monaghan County Council Planning records and local news reports.

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