Pairc an Phiarsaigh (Pearse Park), Lisbrack, Longford Town
Structural upgrading, partial demolitions, and alterations to Pearse Park stadium.
17222 · Longford County Council · Lodged 22 August 2017
- Reference
- 17222
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 August 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of extensive structural upgrading works to the existing west stand and south terrace, including partial demolitions and rebuilding. It also includes alterations to the southwest undercroft, a change of use of an office to a referees room, new toilet facilities, additional turnstiles, and security fencing reconfiguration.
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Official record
Development description
- Structural upgrading works to the existing west stand seating structure to include partial demolitions and rebuilding of existing seating support structures
- Structural upgrading works to the existing south terrace structure to include partial demolitions and rebuilding of existing terrace structure and rear access stairs and installation of new safety barriers
- Structural upgrading works to the existing southwest seating and undercroft area
- Alterations to, and extension of, the existing southwest undercroft area layout to accommodate the provision of additional toilet facilities and to facilitate crowd control
- Change of use of existing office to referees room with provision of associated secure access and egress route to and from pitch
- Provision of a new, stand alone, building to serve as additional toilets provision for the south terrace
- Provision of 8 nr additional turnstiles to facilitate crowd control
- Reconfiguration and partial relocation of existing security fencing and associated access/egress gates to facilitate crowd control including provision of 6 nr new double security gates
- Demolition and removal of an existing water tank
- Alterations and adjustments to existing services to facilitate the proposed development; and
- The installation of new, high level, edge cladding to the pitch side of the existing roofs to south terrace and west stand
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To primarily provide for recreational open space, (environmental buffers) and ancillary structures”
National zoning type: Active open space
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Cartrun Breac, Lisbrack Road, Longford | Apr 2025 | €256,000 | 109 m |
| 11 The Demesne, Longford | Jun 2026 | €173,000 | 164 m |
| 49 Carton Breac, Lisbrack, Longford | Feb 2025 | €155,000 | 167 m |
| 6 The Demesne, Longford | Aug 2025 | €173,000 | 173 m |
| 109 Cartrun Breac, Lisbrack, Longford | May 2025 | €228,000 | 184 m |
| 4 Demense, Longford | Feb 2026 | €230,000 | 188 m |
| 54 Cartrun Breac, Lisbrack Rd, Longford | Dec 2025 | €275,000 | 195 m |
| 18 Demesne, Longford | May 2026 | €205,000 | 196 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 received22 August 2017
- Decision due16 October 2017
- Decision issued13 October 2017
- Grant issued20 December 2017
- Appeal submitted8 November 2017
- Permission expiry19 December 2022
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