Camlin Service Station, Ardnacassa Lawns, Dublin Road
Demolition and redevelopment of a service station forecourt and shop.
2029 · Longford County Council · Lodged 7 February 2020
- Reference
- 2029
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 February 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of the existing forecourt canopy, fuel pumps, and wash facilities, alongside the partial demolition of the service station building. A single-storey extension will be built to expand the retail building to 343 sqm, alongside a new forecourt canopy, three fuel pumps, and associated site works.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 343 m²
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Official record
Development description
- (1) demolition of existing forecourt canopy and fuel dispensing pump islands, decommissioning of existing brush wash and 1 no. Jet wash slab with associated drainage and removal of existing wash recycling building
- Partial demolition of existing service station building south, east and west elevation facades and single storey external store building
- Construction of single storey extension to the existing service station retail building to provide a total floor area (343sq. M)
- Reconfiguration of the internal layout of the service station building to provide retail area, deli area, seating area with ancillary store, office and toilet facilities
- Construction of a service station forecourt with canopy, 3 no. Fuel dispensing pump islands and associated pipework
- Relocation of existing main id sign, erection of canopy signage and shop fascia signage and
- Construction of ancillary site features including wash recycle building, brush wash slab, drainage, car parking spaces and boundary treatments
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Midara Gardens, Longford, Longford | Nov 2025 | €207,000 | 62 m |
| Dublin Road, Longford | Dec 2025 | €360,000 | 175 m |
| 35 Ardnacassa, Dublin Rd, Longford | Jun 2025 | €270,000 | 232 m |
| 54 Grianard, Ardnacassa, Longford | Sept 2025 | €196,000 | 280 m |
| 25 Grian Ard, Ardnacassa, Longford | Dec 2025 | €176,500 | 302 m |
| 8 Fitzgerald House, Leader Park, Dublin Rd Longford Town | Oct 2025 | €60,000 | 309 m |
| 64 Grian Ard Ardnacassa, Ardnacassa, Longford | Nov 2025 | €239,000 | 331 m |
| Sruthan, 10 Ardnacassa Lawns, Longford | Nov 2025 | €295,000 | 335 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 received7 February 2020
- Further information requested20 March 2020
- Further information received30 September 2020
- Decision due27 October 2020
- Decision issued21 October 2020
- Grant issued23 November 2020
- Permission expiry22 November 2025
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