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received — mostly still in process
weekly volume · last 12 wks
0% granted
48 granted · 16 refused
permission
58 applications
Longford planning authorities received 63 new planning applications over the last 90 days, with the vast majority of these proposals still in process. The most common application types submitted during this period were permission with 58 filings, followed by retention with three and extension of duration with two. Out of 64 recently decided applications, 48 were granted and 16 were refused, representing a 75% grant rate.
Notable recent applications
A 10-year planning permission is sought for a solar farm spanning approximately 96.3 hectares of a 146.93-hectare site, featuring solar panel arrays, 24 MV stations, and an on-site substation to export up to 85 MW of power to the grid.
permissionCommons North Gorteengar Tullyvrane Knock Lisrevagh Rathcline Lisnacush Carrigeens Carrowroe and Aghaloughan , Co. Longford· 2026-08-19Official applicationRetention permission is sought for changes to the external cladding of a new aerial zipline tower platform, alongside planning permission to build a 25.5 square meter extension to the existing Action Challenge Hut at Center Parcs.
Retention permission is sought for changes to the external cladding of a new aerial zipline tower platform, alongside planning permission to build a 25.5 square meter extension to the existing Action Challenge Hut at Center Parcs.
The project proposes to renovate and extend an existing cottage, convert an attached shed into habitable living space, and replace the existing septic tank with a new onsite sewerage system.
The proposal involves importing and depositing topsoil and inert materials to raise land levels for agricultural improvement, which will require a separate waste facility permit.
Auto-generated from live planning data. Figures are indicative and for information only — not legal advice. Always confirm details on the official planning register.
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Prior to investing time, energy and money into your development it is essential that you undertake comprehensive research to ensure that you maximise the possibility of your planning application being successful. There are currently 31 Planning Authorities within the Republic of Ireland. Although the planning permission application and regulatory process is uniform throughout, individual Planning Authorities have varying objectives and visions of future developments within their local areas. Whether your development is residential, agricultural, commercial or industrial, the probability of your application being successful will be greatly enhanced if it is in keeping with the objectives of the County Longford Planning Authority.
Planning Permission Ireland has every resource necessary to enable you to navigate your path through County Longford’s planning process. From within our site, you can access guidelines, advice and detailed information specific to your proposed development and location. All frequently requested planning permission guidelines and information can be accessed via our Home Page drop-down menus. E.g. Planning Permission Ireland “Getting Started”, “Application Process”, ”Self Build” “Local Needs”, “Plans & Drawings” etc. In addition, you may utilise Planning Permission Ireland’s AI assisted Chatbot for more specific information with regard to County “Longford Development Plan”, County “Longford Local Area Plans”, “Building Regulations”, “National Planning Framework”, “Regional Spatial & Economic Strategies” etc.
To ensure that proposed planning and developments are in keeping with the economic, social and community needs of specific areas Planning Authorities adhere to a planning hierarchy as set out within Project Ireland 2040 and detailed below:
• National Planning Framework
• Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy
• County Longford Development Plan
• County Longford Local Area Plans
Longford’s Planning Authority in deciding on a proposed planning application will be mindful of the overriding objectives of both the National Planning Framework as set out by the Department of Housing Local Government & Heritage and the Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy as set out by Regional Authorities. The Planning Authority will then ensure that your application is in keeping with both the Longford Development Plan in addition to the Local Area Plan specific to the town or village where you propose to construct your development. If your proposed development is located within a rural area of Longford your application will most likely be subjected to a Local Needs Assessment by the Longford Planning Authority.
For example, a planning application to development a 100 unit 5 storey apartment block would have a greater likelihood of being successful in Longford Town than on the outskirts of Ballinalee Village. Likewise a Planning Application to develop a one off residential bungalow would be more in keeping with the local area planning objectives of Killashee than that of Edgeworthstown
Having carried out research into your proposed development you may find that planning permission is not required as Longford Planning Authority may consider your project to be an Exempted Development. Considerable planning permission exemptions are afforded to agricultural developments in addition to small-scale residential extensions, alterations and renovations.
Prior to commencement (see Commencement Notices for more details) of any works regardless of size, scale or nature of your proposed development it is prudent to seek clarity from Longford Planning Authority with regard to planning permission requirements. Construction, alteration or renovation of lands or structures which require planning permission that has not been applied for and granted may be deemed to be an Unauthorised Development by the Longford Planning Authority and could lead to avoidable protracted and costly Enforcement Proceedings.
In order to avoid the pitfalls of lodging a Planning Application that is unsuitable or not in keeping with the Longford Development Plan or your specific location’s Local Area Plan it is essential that you determine that your proposed development is compatible with the Planning Authority’s objectives. If you feel that your proposed development may not be fully in keeping with Longford’s Development Plan or Local Area Plan objectives it would be wise to schedule a Pre Planning Consultation / Meeting with your local authority. We encourage you to maximise the comprehensive resources which Planning Permission Ireland provides, as we assist you on your journey.
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