Unit 2C Mastertech Business Park, Farranyoogan, Longford
Conversion of a ground floor retail unit into a sports facility.
19142 · Longford County Council · Lodged 30 May 2019
- Reference
- 19142
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 May 2019
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for the change of use of a ground floor retail area to a sports facility. The project will involve changes to the existing floor layouts, elevations, access, and signage.
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
Permission for change of use of grd floor retail area to use as sports facility to include changes to existing floor layouts, changes to relevant elevations and access, signage and all associated site development works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To primarily provide for industrial/workshop, warehouse & commercial or business development including compatible uses such as offices & distribution.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlone Rd, Longford, Longford | Sept 2025 | €300,000 | 354 m |
| 9 Cuirt An Oir, Athlone Rd, Longford | Feb 2025 | €127,000 | 436 m |
| 17 Cuirt An Oir, Longford, Longford | Apr 2025 | €93,000 | 436 m |
| 3 Cuirt An Oir, Longford, Longford | Jan 2026 | €147,000 | 436 m |
| 1 Cuirtain Oir, Athlone Rd, Longford | Dec 2025 | €146,000 | 436 m |
| 7 Cuirt An Oir, Athlone Rd, Longford | Dec 2025 | €145,000 | 436 m |
| 13 Eden Court, Athlone Rd, Longford | Jan 2025 | €146,000 | 451 m |
| 9 Eden Court, Longford Town, Longford | Mar 2025 | €139,000 | 451 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 received30 May 2019
- Decision due24 July 2019
- Decision issued12 July 2019
- Grant issued16 August 2019
- Permission expiry15 August 2024
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted90 m away
Change of use of unit to a restaurant
1G Mastertech Business Park , Farranyoogan Td. , Longford
16224LongfordLodged 30 Sept 2016Change of use
- Granted90 m away
The construction of ancillary trade counters (for the sale of building related products principally to trade)…
Unit 1 , Athlone Road , Farranyoogan
213LongfordLodged 7 Jan 2021Commercial
- Granted130 m away
Change of use from industrial/warehouse granted under P04/946 to retail, retail warehouse. The construction…
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2410LongfordLodged 5 Mar 2024Change of use
- Granted150 m away
(a) extension to rear of existing unit known as Longford Hire; (b) associated site works concrete area and…
Farranyoogan , Athlone Road , Longford.
16115LongfordLodged 26 May 2016Commercial
- Granted160 m away
Proposed new Tool and Plant hire building with relevant storage, office, access road, parking and hard…
Farranyoogan , Athlone Road , Co Longford
238LongfordLodged 19 Jan 2023Commercial
- Granted190 m away
New storage building to the side of existing hire centre to include all relevant drainage and site works,…
Farranyoogan , Athlone Road , Longford
20139LongfordLodged 2 Jul 2020Commercial
- Granted310 m away
Proposed demolition of an existing two storey lean-to extension (144 sq. m floor area) to north eastern…
Flancare Business Park , Athlone Road , Ballyminion
2560031LongfordLodged 21 Feb 2025Demolition
- Granted350 m away
Of a mezzanine floor for ancillary plant, storage and staff welfare facilities totalling a floor area of 236…
Ballyminion / Faranyoogan , Longford , Co. Longford
19157LongfordLodged 12 Jun 2019Retention
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