No. 2, Legion Terrace, Townspark
Demolition of a side extension and construction of three new terraced houses next to an existing home.
18272 · Longford County Council · Lodged 22 November 2018
- Reference
- 18272
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 November 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe development proposes the demolition of an existing single-storey side extension. In its place, three new two-storey, three-bedroom terraced houses will be built, alongside a new rear extension to the existing house, parking, and a new footpath.
- Residential units
- 3
- Storeys
- 2
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
Proposed a) demolition of existing single storey extension to side of existing semi-detached dwelling b) construction of single storey extension to the rear of same existing semi detached dwelling with relevant changes to elevations c) proposed construction of 3 no. Terraced type two storey, three bedroom dwellings to side of existing dwelling d) provision of new footpath e) associated car parking for dwellings f) connection to public foul sewer, surface water & watermains services g) provision of rear garden area, augmentation to boundary walls/fences and all associated ancillary site works
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 17 May 2023.
Notified floor area: 82.03 m²
2 commencement notices are linked to this development.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legion Terrace, Longford, County Longford | Jan 2026 | €70,000 | 24 m |
| 5 Park Court, Longford, Longford | Feb 2025 | €205,000 | 74 m |
| 12 Park Drive, Longfordnot full market price | Jun 2026 | €102,000 | 106 m |
| 4 Clabby Dr, Park Rd, Longford | May 2026 | €205,000 | 106 m |
| 1b Park Road, Teffia Park, Longford Townnot full market price | Nov 2025 | €56,000 | 126 m |
| 3 Teffia Park, Longford | Mar 2026 | €177,000 | 169 m |
| 5 Canal Walk, Longford, Co Longfordnot full market price | Jan 2026 | €59,640 | 210 m |
| 5 Town Park, Glack, Co. Longford | Jul 2026 | €285,000 | 255 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 November 2018
- Further information requested22 January 2019
- Application withdrawn30 August 2019
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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- Granted40 m away
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- Awaiting decision50 m away
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- Awaiting decision50 m away
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- Refused120 m away
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