16 Caislean Breac, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford.
Single-storey side and rear extensions to a house in Newtownforbes.
17292 · Longford County Council · Lodged 23 November 2017
- Reference
- 17292
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 November 2017
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for single-storey extensions to the side and rear of an existing dwelling. The project also includes changes to the first-floor window layout on the northern elevation.
- Storey
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Official record
Development description
Proposed single storey extensions to the side and rear of existing dwelling together with amendment to fenestration at first floor level to northern elevation of dwelling house
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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 27 June 2018.
Notified floor area: 61.92 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Avon, The Courtyard, Newtownforbes | Jul 2025 | €112,000 | 230 m |
| A The Berkely, Newtownforbes, Longford | Apr 2026 | €137,000 | 244 m |
| 1 Clarissa, The Courtyard, Newtownforbes | Nov 2025 | €148,000 | 272 m |
| 53 Clonguish Court, Newtownforbes, Longford | Jan 2026 | €170,000 | 320 m |
| 40 Clonguish Court, Newtownforbes, Longfordnot full market price | Feb 2025 | €147,500 | 355 m |
| 36 Clonguish Court, Newtownforbes, Longford | Aug 2025 | €220,000 | 362 m |
| 34 Clonguish Court, Newtown Forbes, Longford | Apr 2026 | €191,000 | 364 m |
| 2 Clonguish Court, Newtownforbes, Co Longford | Jun 2026 | €75,000 | 402 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 received23 November 2017
- Decision due26 January 2018
- Decision issued10 January 2018
- Grant issued13 February 2018
- Permission expiry12 February 2023
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