Churchquarter, Granard, Co. Longford.
Construction of 9 bungalow homes and demolition of extensions to a protected structure in Granard.
1688 · Longford County Council · Lodged 21 April 2016
- Reference
- 1688
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 April 2016
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to construct 9 bungalow-type dwellings for older persons. The proposal includes relocating the site entrance, which requires the demolition of extensions to the side and rear of the former Ulster Bank building, a protected structure.
- Residential units
- 9
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 construction of 10 no. Bungalow opd type dwelling houses consisting of two no. Blocks of 3 no. Terraced bungalow opd type houses and one block of 4 no. Terraced bungalow opd type houses, access road, car parking, green open space, boundary fences/walls, proposed connections to existing foul sewer, surface water and water main networks and all ancillary works. It is now proposed to (a) alter the site boundaries so as to relocate the proposed entrance and access road servicing the proposed development onto market street (b) demolish existing extensions to the side and rear of existing former ulster bank building which is a protected structure so as to allow for the proposed relocation of the proposed entrance & access road (c) proposed reduction in total house numbers from 10 to 9 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Lane, Granard, Co. Longford | May 2026 | €46,000 | 121 m |
| Market Street, Granard, Co Longfordnot full market price | Mar 2026 | €67,000 | 164 m |
| 47 Main St, Granard, Longford | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 226 m |
| 3 Main St, Granard, Longford | May 2026 | €85,000 | 227 m |
| 36 Main Street, Granard, Co. Longford | Aug 2025 | €190,000 | 236 m |
| Main Street, Granard, Co Longford | May 2026 | €150,000 | 247 m |
| 17 Ocarrolls Ave, Granard, Longford | Oct 2025 | €197,000 | 247 m |
| Lus Na Greine, Main Street, Granard | Apr 2026 | €150,000 | 250 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 received21 April 2016
- Further information requested13 June 2016
- Further information received16 March 2017
- Decision due12 April 2017
- Decision issued12 April 2017
- Grant issued15 May 2017
- Permission expiry14 May 2022
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2420LongfordLodged 12 Apr 2024Housing estate
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2660117LongfordLodged 12 Apr 2026New dwelling
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