Carragh, Granard, Co. Longford
Change of use of the remainder of a bungalow into a creche, playschool, and Montessori school.
1947 · Longford County Council · Lodged 22 February 2019
- Reference
- 1947
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 February 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a change of use for the remaining portion of an existing bungalow to a creche, playschool, and Montessori school, expanding on a previously permitted childcare use. It also includes changes to the front facade and the construction of a car park.
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
The proposed change of use of the remainder of existing bungalow type dwelling house into a creche/playschool/montessori school part of which was previously granted full planning permission for a creche/playschool/montessori school under planning reference number pl16/69 together with seeking full planning permission for changes to the front façade of the existing building, construction of car park and all ancillary 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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Cnoc Na Greine, Granard, Longford | Mar 2026 | €155,000 | 119 m |
| 59 Cnoc Na Greine, Granard, Longford | Apr 2026 | €202,500 | 123 m |
| 48 Cnoc Na Greine, Granard, Co Longford | Mar 2025 | €150,000 | 138 m |
| 4 Granada Retail Park, Granard, Co Longford | Apr 2025 | €71,000 | 152 m |
| 8 Cnoc Na Greine, Granard, Longford | Apr 2026 | €200,000 | 158 m |
| 5 Cnoc Na Gr�ine, Granard, Co Longford | Jun 2025 | €300,000 | 191 m |
| 12 Cnoc Na Graine, Granard, County Longford | Jul 2025 | €165,000 | 197 m |
| 6 Cnoc Na Gr�ine, Granard, Co Longford | Apr 2025 | €250,000 | 204 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received22 February 2019
- Decision due18 April 2019
- Decision issued16 April 2019
- Grant issued17 May 2019
- Permission expiry16 May 2024
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