Rathcronan, Granard, Co. Longford.
Change of use from a childcare building to an interpretive centre in Granard.
1642 · Longford County Council · Lodged 16 March 2016
- Reference
- 1642
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 March 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking a change of use for a building previously approved as a pre-school, creche, and childcare facility. The proposed new use is as an interpretive centre, including all ancillary works.
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Official record
Development description
Proposed change of use from pre-school/creche/childcare building (previously granted full planning permission under pl 04/1147) into an interpretive center and all ancillary works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To support the provision of a heritage and amenity centre”
National zoning type: Tourism and related
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
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lus Na Greine, Main Street, Granard | Apr 2026 | €150,000 | 163 m |
| 3 Main St, Granard, Longford | May 2026 | €85,000 | 185 m |
| 36 Main Street, Granard, Co. Longford | Aug 2025 | €190,000 | 250 m |
| Market Street, Granard, Co Longfordnot full market price | Mar 2026 | €67,000 | 264 m |
| 17 Ocarrolls Ave, Granard, Longford | Oct 2025 | €197,000 | 278 m |
| Main Street, Granard, Co Longford | May 2026 | €150,000 | 286 m |
| Mills Lane, Granard, Co. Longford | May 2026 | €46,000 | 290 m |
| 47 Main St, Granard, Longford | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 317 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received16 March 2016
- Decision due10 May 2016
- Decision issued5 May 2016
- Grant issued7 June 2016
- Permission expiry6 June 2021
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