Mercy Secondary School, Ballymahon, Co. Longford.
Installation of a temporary ASD classroom and link corridor at Mercy Secondary School.
16177 · Longford County Council · Lodged 28 July 2016
- Reference
- 16177
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 July 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves installing a temporary Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) classroom at the school. It includes a link corridor connecting to the existing school building, minor modifications to the existing structure, and connection to services.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Install a temporary asd (autistic spectrum disorder) classroom with link corridor connecting to the existing school building, resulting minor modifications to the existing building, connection to existing services and associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To primarily provide for educational, health, social, cultural, religious and community facilities.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027 (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisters Of Mercey, Upper Main St, Ballymahon | Apr 2025 | €550,000 | 86 m |
| Main St, Ballymahon, Longford | Oct 2025 | €170,000 | 302 m |
| 96 Main St, Ballymahon, Co Longford | Nov 2025 | €110,000 | 343 m |
| 25 Dunarus, Ballymulvey Rd, Ballymahon | May 2025 | €252,000 | 427 m |
| 21 Hawthorn Meadows, Ballymahon, Longford | Feb 2025 | €265,000 | 431 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received28 July 2016
- Decision due21 September 2016
- Decision issued21 September 2016
- Grant issued24 October 2016
- Permission expiry23 October 2021
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