Demsene, Longford, Co. Longford.
Proposed additional use of a rugby club extension to include a crèche and montessori school in Longford.
18102 · Longford County Council · Lodged 18 May 2018
- Reference
- 18102
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 May 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to allow a recently constructed youth rugby extension to also be used as a crèche and montessori school. The site is located at Longford Rugby Club.
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
The proposed additional use of existing recently constructed extension to existing rugby club which was granted full planning permission under planning reference number pl17/112 to be used primarily for youth rugby whereby it is now proposed to also use this extension as a crèche/montessori school and all ancillary works at longford rugby club,
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Pearse Drive, Lisbrack Road, Co Longford | Nov 2025 | €200,000 | 129 m |
| 4 Cartrun Breac, Lisbrack Rd, Longford | Dec 2025 | €313,000 | 148 m |
| 9 Lisbrack Downs, Longford | Jul 2025 | €275,000 | 163 m |
| 36 Cartrun Breac, Lisbrack Rd, Longfordnot full market price | Feb 2025 | €150,000 | 177 m |
| 18 Demesne, Longford | May 2026 | €205,000 | 196 m |
| 11 The Demesne, Longford | Jun 2026 | €173,000 | 206 m |
| 54 Cartrun Breac, Lisbrack Rd, Longford | Dec 2025 | €275,000 | 216 m |
| 49 Carton Breac, Lisbrack, Longford | Feb 2025 | €155,000 | 219 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 May 2018
- Decision due12 July 2018
- Decision issued5 July 2018
- Grant issued8 August 2018
- Permission expiry7 August 2023
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