Rathmore, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford.
Conversion of two retail units and two offices into four apartments in Aughnacliffe.
18175 · Longford County Council · Lodged 16 August 2018
- Reference
- 18175
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 August 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes a change of use to convert two ground-floor retail units into two 2-bedroom apartments. Additionally, two first-floor offices will be converted into two 2-bedroom apartments.
- Residential units
- 4
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
Change of use of 2 no. Retail units at ground floor to 2 no. 2 bed apartments and 2 no. First floor offices into 2 no. 2 bed apartments and connect to existing services ref. Previous pl. No. 04/1061
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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lios Na Crois, Aughnacliffe, Longford | Jan 2025 | €285,000 | 72 m |
| 21 Lios Na Croise, Aughnacliffe, Longford | Jun 2025 | €247,500 | 79 m |
| Coolnahinch, Keenagh, Co Longford | Sept 2025 | €90,000 | 82 m |
| 7 The Dolmen, Aughnacliffe, Longford | May 2025 | €259,000 | 165 m |
| Aughakiernan, Aughnacliffe, Longford | Mar 2025 | €50,000 | 191 m |
| Bridge House, Aughakine, Aughnacliffe | Jul 2025 | €277,000 | 191 m |
| Ladys Rd, Aughnacliffe, Longford | May 2025 | €70,000 | 191 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 received16 August 2018
- Decision due10 October 2018
- Decision issued27 September 2018
- Grant issued31 October 2018
- Permission expiry30 October 2023
In the area
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