Rathcronan, Granard, Co. Longford
Alterations and extensions to a previously approved banqueting hall and WC block.
2045 · Longford County Council · Lodged 27 February 2020
- Reference
- 2045
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 27 February 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal includes increasing the floor area of a previously granted banqueting hall from 175sqm to 222sqm, with associated elevation changes. It also includes minor alterations to a WC block to provide camping facilities, increasing its floor area from 52sqm to 76sqm.
- Floor area
- 298 m²
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Official record
Development description
- Proposed alterations to banqueting hall & wc block of previously granted pl ref 18-239 as follows
- Increase in floor area of banqueting hall from 175sqm to 222sqm and alterations to elevations to suit
- Minor alterations to wc block to include internal modifications to provide facilities for camping, increase in floor area from 52sqm to 76sqm, and alterations to elevations to suit
- All associated site development works covid 19
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To support the provision of a heritage and amenity centre”
National zoning type: Tourism and related
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lus Na Greine, Main Street, Granard | Apr 2026 | €150,000 | 263 m |
| 3 Main St, Granard, Longford | May 2026 | €85,000 | 279 m |
| 17 Ocarrolls Ave, Granard, Longford | Oct 2025 | €197,000 | 328 m |
| 36 Main Street, Granard, Co. Longford | Aug 2025 | €190,000 | 360 m |
| Market Street, Granard, Co Longfordnot full market price | Mar 2026 | €67,000 | 368 m |
| Mills Lane, Granard, Co. Longford | May 2026 | €46,000 | 384 m |
| Main Street, Granard, Co Longford | May 2026 | €150,000 | 397 m |
| 47 Main St, Granard, Longford | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 427 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received27 February 2020
- Decision due17 June 2020
- Decision issued9 June 2020
- Grant issued14 July 2020
- Permission expiry13 July 2025
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