Further information sought on change of use of former Post Office building

Roscommon County Council is seeking further information in relation to a proposed change of use of the former Post Office in Boyle.

Planning permission has been sought by Aaron Sharkey for the alteration, refurbishment and change of use of the existing Post Office,  which is a protected structure to a hostel accommodation including eight bedrooms with associated communal facilities and ancillary takeaway coffee facility at the Shop Street premises.

The plans also include the demolition of an existing shed, and the conversion of existing outbuilding for use as ancillary storage to hostel (bicycle store, bin store & utility) and all associated site development, connections and ancillary works.

The building was erected in 1910 and was used as a post office until its closure in early February when the service moved to Kelly’s SuperValu in the town.