Roscommon County Council recently granted planning permission to construction 70 homes in a new development at Cloongowna Townland, Monksland.
The site is located North-East of the estate known locally as Monksfield and Monksfield Park
The development will consist of 20 x Two Storey Semi-Detached, 3 Bedroom Dwellings, 30 x Two Storey Semi-Detached, 4 Bedroom Dwellings and 20 x Two Storey, 2 Bedroom Dwellings arranged in 6 Terraces / Blocks.
It will also include a Creche and two Playground areas. 14 of the Houses have been designated for Social and Affordable Housing.
The Agents for the application are Malachi Cullen Consulting Engineers and the developer is John Slevin, who has been involved with similar developments in Monksland. The estimated value of the project is €6 Million.