Rathcronan, Granard, Co. Longford
Development of a Norman-themed Heritage and Cultural park on a 6.5-hectare site in Granard.
18239 · Longford County Council · Lodged 24 October 2018
- Reference
- 18239
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 October 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will feature a re-created Norman village with 19 traditional single-storey buildings inside a timber palisade fence. It will also include defensive structures, a pond, footpath trails, a grass amphitheatre, a camping ground, and parking areas.
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Official record
Development description
The development of a heritage/cultural park on a 6.50 hectare (16 acre) site adjacent to the existing 'knights of conquests' interpretative centre bounding granard motte. The development comprises the re-creation of a norman village, with 19 no. Traditional, single-storey buildings, contained within a timber palisade fence; related defensive structures; a treasure trove; a pond feature; footpath trails; primary vehicle access from dublin street (n55) to existing and new car parking areas; all hard and soft landscaping, including native orchard and woodland, wildflower grass areas, grass amphitheatre, camping ground, picnic and general amenity areas; boundary treatments and associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To support the provision of a heritage and amenity centre”
National zoning type: Tourism and related
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lus Na Greine, Main Street, Granard | Apr 2026 | €150,000 | 266 m |
| 3 Main St, Granard, Longford | May 2026 | €85,000 | 281 m |
| 17 Ocarrolls Ave, Granard, Longford | Oct 2025 | €197,000 | 330 m |
| 36 Main Street, Granard, Co. Longford | Aug 2025 | €190,000 | 362 m |
| Market Street, Granard, Co Longfordnot full market price | Mar 2026 | €67,000 | 370 m |
| Mills Lane, Granard, Co. Longford | May 2026 | €46,000 | 387 m |
| Main Street, Granard, Co Longford | May 2026 | €150,000 | 399 m |
| 47 Main St, Granard, Longford | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 429 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 October 2018
- Further information requested11 December 2018
- Further information received23 January 2019
- Decision due19 February 2019
- Decision issued25 January 2019
- Grant issued27 February 2019
- Permission expiry26 February 2024
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19273LongfordLodged 23 Oct 2019Alterations
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2045LongfordLodged 27 Feb 2020Alterations
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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Rathcronan , Granard , Co. Longford.
16147LongfordLodged 30 Jun 2016Other
- Granted110 m away
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179LongfordLodged 18 Jan 2017Extension
- Granted110 m away
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Rathcronan , Granard , Co. Longford.
1642LongfordLodged 16 Mar 2016Change of use
- Granted120 m away
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Rathcronan , Granard , Co. Longford.
16184LongfordLodged 11 Aug 2016Infrastructure
- Granted150 m away
Proposed Change of Use Permission from Pharmacy (Previously granted Full Planning Permission under PL04/1147)…
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1651LongfordLodged 22 Mar 2016Change of use
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