Carragh, Granard, Co. Longford.
Change of use from a bungalow dwelling to a creche, playschool, and montessori.
1669 · Longford County Council · Lodged 7 April 2016
- Reference
- 1669
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 April 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes a change of use for an existing bungalow dwelling house at Carragh, Granard. The property is to be converted into a creche, playschool, and montessori school.
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
Proposed change of use of existing bungalow type dwelling house into a creche/playschool/montessori school and all ancillary works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Cnoc Na Greine, Granard, Longford | Mar 2026 | €155,000 | 119 m |
| 59 Cnoc Na Greine, Granard, Longford | Apr 2026 | €202,500 | 123 m |
| 48 Cnoc Na Greine, Granard, Co Longford | Mar 2025 | €150,000 | 138 m |
| 4 Granada Retail Park, Granard, Co Longford | Apr 2025 | €71,000 | 152 m |
| 8 Cnoc Na Greine, Granard, Longford | Apr 2026 | €200,000 | 159 m |
| 5 Cnoc Na Gr�ine, Granard, Co Longford | Jun 2025 | €300,000 | 192 m |
| 12 Cnoc Na Graine, Granard, County Longford | Jul 2025 | €165,000 | 197 m |
| 6 Cnoc Na Gr�ine, Granard, Co Longford | Apr 2025 | €250,000 | 204 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received7 April 2016
- Further information requested30 May 2016
- Further information received3 June 2016
- Decision due30 June 2016
- Decision issued29 June 2016
- Grant issued2 August 2016
- Permission expiry1 August 2021
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