Shanmullagh, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford.
Demolition of a shop to build two semi-detached houses in Ballinamuck.
17201 · Longford County Council · Lodged 26 July 2017
- Reference
- 17201
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 July 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of a derelict single-storey shop unit. In its place, the applicant now proposes to construct 2 two-bedroom, two-storey semi-detached houses instead of the previously planned bungalows.
- Residential units
- 2
- Storeys
- 2
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 demolition of existing derelict single storey shop unit together with the proposed construction of 2 no. Two bedroom bungalow type dwelling houses, boundary fences/walls, proposed connection to the existing foul sewer network servicing ballinamuck village and all ancillary works at shanmullagh, ballinamuck, co. Longford whereby it is now proposed to seek full planning permission for the proposed construction of 2 no. Two bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses instead of the 2 no. Two bedroom bungalow type dwelling houses originally proposed, on-site car parking, boundary fences/walls, proposed connection to the existing foul sewer network servicing ballinamuck village and all ancillary works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for the development and 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 27 March 2018.
Notified floor area: 79 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ardromin, Ballinamuck, Longford | Jan 2025 | €77,000 | 14 m |
| 9 Cuirt Shanmullagh, Ballinamuck, Co. Longfordnot full market price | Dec 2025 | €54,440 | 102 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 received26 July 2017
- Further information requested18 September 2017
- Further information received24 November 2017
- Decision due21 December 2017
- Decision issued14 December 2017
- Grant issued23 January 2018
- Permission expiry22 January 2023
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