20 Dublin Street, Longford Town, Longford
Demolition of two outbuildings and amalgamation of two retail units into a single pharmacy in Longford.
163 · Longford County Council · Lodged 15 January 2016
- Reference
- 163
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 January 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves the demolition of two outbuildings in the rear yard. It also includes the amalgamation of two ground-floor retail units into a single pharmacy, with alterations to the front and rear elevations and new signage.
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
For the demolition of two out buildings located within the rear yard area of the premises. The amalgamation of two individual ground floor retail units into one pharmacy retail unit. Consequent alterations to the existing front and rear elevation and associated signage to front elevation
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for the development & enhancement of town core uses including retail, residential, commercial, civic & other uses”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 8 June 2016. A completion certificate was lodged on 7 December 2016.
2 commencement notices are linked to this development.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Chapel St, Longford, Longfordnot full market price | Oct 2025 | €95,000 | 38 m |
| Dublin St, Longford | May 2026 | €210,000 | 64 m |
| 48 Dublin St, Longford | Mar 2025 | €150,000 | 66 m |
| Apartment 1, 6 Dublin Street, Longford | Feb 2025 | €100,000 | 81 m |
| 17 Chapel St, Longford | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 111 m |
| 21 Chapel St, Longford, Longford | Jun 2025 | €120,000 | 119 m |
| 11 Hibernian Court, Longford Town Centre, Longford | May 2025 | €100,000 | 120 m |
| 5 Hibernian Court, Main St, Town Centre | Nov 2025 | €125,000 | 120 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received15 January 2016
- Further information requested8 March 2016
- Further information received15 March 2016
- Decision due11 April 2016
- Decision issued5 April 2016
- Grant issued9 May 2016
- Permission expiry8 May 2021
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