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Can it be built in Roscommon?
Water, electricity, planning and housing starts in Roscommon, from the operators' own registers.
In Roscommon, 1 of 31 settlements have no spare wastewater capacity and 3 have limited capacity; 2 of 6 substations show no spare demand capacity; 182 homes were started in the past 12 months (2.6 per 1,000 people).
26th of 26 by share of settlements at red19th of 26 by share of constrained substations23rd of 26 by homes started per 1,000 people
Wastewater1 red · 3 amberof 31 settlements; 2 with upgrades planned or underwayElectricity33% constrained2 of 6 substations with no spare demand capacityPlanning, 12 months695 applications89 homes granted · refusal rate 12.6%Homes started, 12 months182-15.3% on the year · 2.6 per 1,000 peopleMedian home price€235k712 sales in 12 months
Wastewater capacity
| Settlement | Plant | Capacity | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinameen | Ballinameen WWTP | Red | Yes |
| Castlerea | Castlerea WWTP | Amber | |
| Monksland (Athlone) | Monksland WWTP | Amber | |
| Roscommon | Roscommon WWTP | Amber | |
| Arigna | Arigna WWTP | Green | |
| Athleague | Athleague WWTP | Green | |
| Ballaghaderreen | Ballaghaderreen WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Ballinlough | Ballinlough | Green | |
| Ballintober | Ballintober WWTP | Green | |
| Ballyfarnon | Ballyfarnon WWTP | Green | |
| Ballyforan | Ballyforan WWTP | Green | |
| Bellanagare | Bellanagare WWTP | Green | |
| Boyle | Boyle WWTP | Green | |
| Cloonfad | Cloonfad WWTP | Green | |
| Cootehall | Cootehall WWTP | Green | |
| Cortober | Carrick‐on‐Shannon WWTP | Green | |
| Creagh WWTP | Creagh WWTP | Green | |
| Croghan | Croghan WWTP | Green | |
| Elphin | Elphin WWTP | Green | |
| Frenchpark | Frenchpark WWTP | Green | |
| Hodson Bay | Hodson Bay WWTP | Green | |
| Keadew | Keadew WWTP | Green | |
| Knockcroghery | Knockcroghery WWTP | Green | |
| Lanesborough-Ballyleague | Ballyleague WWTP | Green | |
| Lecarrow | Lecarrow WWTP | Green | |
| Lisacul | Lisacul WWTP | Green | |
| Loughlynn | Loughlynn WWTP | Green | |
| Roosky | Roosky WWTP | Green | |
| Strokestown | Strokestown WWTP | Green | |
| Termonbarry | Termonbarry WWTP | Green | |
| Tulsk | Tulsk WWTP | Green |
Electricity substations
Spare demand capacityNone
| Substation | Class | Demand MVA | Gen MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALLAGHADERREEN (433000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| ROSCOMMON (136000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| BOYLE (047000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| CASTLEREA (256000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.3 | 3.1 |
| GURTEEN (045000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.4 | 4.2 |
| TONROE (904000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 6.1 | 7.9 |
Planning
Applications lodged in Roscommon, data to 21 Oct 2026. Median decision time 88 days.
By town (within ~3 km)
| Town | Applications (12m) | Homes granted | One-off houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon | 39 | 4 | 4 |
| Castlerea | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| Boyle | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarmonbarry | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| Cootehall | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| Athleague | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Elphin | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Strokestown | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Ballaghadereen | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Hodson Bay | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Ballinlough | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Keadew | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Lecarrow | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Bellanagare | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Croghan | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Frenchpark | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Ballyforan | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Knockcroghery | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Lisacul | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Ballyfarnon | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Four Mile House | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Roosky | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tulsk | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Arigna | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloonfad | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Ballinameen | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Large schemes (50+ homes)
52 homes · Ardsallagh Beg off Golf Links Road , Roscommon Town , Co. Roscommon.Pending
Permission for development which will consist of 52 no. dwellings comprising of 22 no. 4-bed semi-detached 2 & 1/2-storey, 3 no. 4-bed detached 2 & 1/2-storey, 12 no. 4-bed semi-detached 2-storey, 1 no. 4-bed terraced 2-storey, 1 no. 5-bed detached 2-storey, 4 no. 4-bed semi-detached, double aspect 2 & 1/2-storey, 1 no. 4-bed terraced, double aspect 2 & 1/2-storey, 8 no. 2-bed 2-storey duplex apar
ref 2660509 · lodged 25 Sep 2026 · council file
96 homes · Monksland , Athlone , Co. RoscommonWithdrawn
Permission to demolish existing outbuilding, formerly serving a dwelling house, which had previously been demolished and to construct 99 No. dwelling units and a Creche facility. The development will consist of 6 No. 2 storey x 2 bed units (composed of 2 blocks x 3 No. units), 2 No. x 2 bed apartments over the Creche facility, 34 No. 2 storey x 3 bed semi-detached units, 36 No. 2 storey x 4 bed se
ref 2460605 · lodged 21 Dec 2024 · council file
Housing starts
Public projects in Roscommon
| Project | Stage | Cost | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyle Primary Care Centre | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Roscommon Rehabilitation Unit | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Roscommon Sewerage Scheme | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Uisce Éireann |
| An Chistin Project | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Boyle Regeneration - An Ríoga | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Life Sciences Innovation Hub and Soft Landing Space | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Roscommon County Council |
| An Bealach Project | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Roscommon Integrated Development Company Ltd |
| N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Transport |
| The Walk, Rosommon Town | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Meadowbrook, Ballyclare Rd., Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Silveroe Meadows, Boyle | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Ballaghdereen Public Realm Enhancement | 4. Implementation | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Plunkett Community Nursing Unit, Boyle | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Aras Mathair Pol Community Nursing Unit | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Coláiste Chiaráin, Summerhill, Athlone, Co. Roscommon - 68325L | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Energising Boyle Town Centre and King House | 4. Implementation | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Public Realm Plan - Market Square & Main Street - Market Square & Main Street | 4. Implementation | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Roscommon Town Centre | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Roscommon Town Putting the Spokes back into the Hub- Call 2 | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Roscommon County Council |
| DigiWest - Location #2 of 4 - Tulsk | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Western Development Commission |
| Putting the Heart Into Monksland | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Rejuvenating Strokestown’s Potential | 4. Implementation | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Athlone to Ballyleague / Lanesborough Greenway | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| Lough Key to Carrick-on-Shannon Greenway | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Transport |
| Lough Ree Greenway - Ballyleague/ Lanesborough to Tarmonbarry/ Strokestown/ Roosky | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Transport |
| Boyle Community Library | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Slí an Choiste, Monksland | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Roscommon Town Putting the Spokes back into the Hub- Call 2 - Roscommon Town Centre East Improvement Works | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Roscommon Town Putting the Spokes back into the Hub- Call 2 - Roscommon Town Centre West Improvement Works (formerly Activating backlands of Main Street) | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Roscommon Town Putting the Spokes back into the Hub- Call 2 - Roscommon Town - Cycle Connectivity Works (formerly Wheel Rim project) | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Public Realm Plan - Market Square & Main Street - Covered Civic Space and opening of Historic Well on Market Square | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Public Realm Plan - Market Square & Main Street - Enhancement of Laneways and Artistic Installation on Market Square | 4. Implementation | – | Roscommon County Council |
| Rejuvinating Strokestown's Potential | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Roscommon County Council |
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Sources: Uisce Éireann capacity registers; ESB Networks capacity heatmap; National Planning Application Database; DHLGH commencement notices; NDP construction pipeline. Registers are indicative, not connection offers.