Former convent in Leitrim could become aparthotel under new plans
A planning application has been submitted for the conversion of a former convent in Ballinamore into an aparthotel, including a café, restaurant and associated extensions.
A planning application has been submitted which, if approved, would see a former convent transformed into an aparthotel.
The application, which is currently in the prevalidation stage, was submitted on May 1 to Leitrim County Council.
It seeks permission for changes to a former convent building, chapel and outbuildings located on Convent Road, Aghadark, Ballinamore (N41 HX40). The building is situated beside Scoil Bríd Naofa.
The proposal outlines the change of use of the former convent building, chapel and outbuildings to aparthotel use on the first and second floor, with café and restaurant use on the ground floor.
The plans also include the construction of a new lift and a single-storey kitchen extension to the rear of the building.
Further proposals include the construction of a glass porch and a covered outdoor seating area adjacent to the proposed café on the south elevation.
Additional details of the application include the construction of a link corridor connecting the convent building to existing outbuildings, along with the provision of on-site car parking, connection to all public services and all ancillary site works.
The former Convent of Mercy, built in the 1800’s, is situated on almost 2.4 acres of grounds in the centre of Ballinamore.
The current accommodation within the building comprises a former chapel, six reception rooms, kitchen, utility, pantry, laundry room, three bathrooms, and 20 bedrooms.