Smyths Supervalu, Main Street, Ballymahon
Extension and alterations to Supervalu, including a new Post Office area.
19243 · Longford County Council · Lodged 25 September 2019
- Reference
- 19243
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 September 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of an existing trolley bay and entrance to construct a single-storey extension. The works will incorporate a relocated entrance, a new internal access ramp, a new trolley bay, external limestone cladding, and internal reconfiguration to include a new Post Office area.
- Floor area
- 26 m²
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
Demolition of the existing trolley bay (19 sq. M), demolition of the existing entrance door and front windows, to allow for a new single storey extension of 26 sq. M (additional floor space of 7 sq. M) which will incorporate the relocation of the entrance door, a new internal access ramp and new trolley bay complete with new windows, new external limestone wall cladding, internal reconfiguration of the retail area to include a new post office area of 19 sq. M. , external signage and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for the development & enhancement of town core uses including retail, residential, commercial, civic & other uses.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main St, Ballymahon, Longford | Oct 2025 | €170,000 | 128 m |
| 96 Main St, Ballymahon, Co Longford | Nov 2025 | €110,000 | 144 m |
| Sisters Of Mercey, Upper Main St, Ballymahon | Apr 2025 | €550,000 | 264 m |
| 14 Auburn Village, Ballymahon, Longford | Jul 2025 | €245,000 | 282 m |
| 5 Auburn Village, Ballymahon, Longford | Feb 2026 | €262,000 | 347 m |
| 20 The Granary, Ballymahon | Aug 2025 | €148,000 | 348 m |
| Apt 3, The Mill, Rivercourt | Aug 2025 | €140,000 | 363 m |
| 25 Dunarus, Ballymulvey Rd, Ballymahon | May 2025 | €252,000 | 410 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 received25 September 2019
- Decision due19 November 2019
- Decision issued15 November 2019
- Grant issued18 December 2019
- Permission expiry17 December 2024
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