Drinan, Ballymahon, Co Longford
Conversion of a protected former school building in Ballymahon into a community remote working hub.
2116 · Longford County Council · Lodged 22 January 2021
- Reference
- 2116
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 January 2021
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of the semi-derelict Naomh Colmcille Primary School Building into a Community Remote Hub Unit. The facility will include offices, toilets, a kitchenette, and IT services. The building is a protected structure.
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
For change of use of existing semi derelict naomh colmcille primary school building (protected structure 169 in the record of protected structures) to community remote hub unit with offices, toilets, kitchenette facilities and it services, associated site development work and services
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To primarily provide for educational, health, social, cultural, religious and community facilities.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Main St, Ballymahon, Co Longford | Nov 2025 | €110,000 | 190 m |
| Main St, Ballymahon, Longford | Oct 2025 | €170,000 | 202 m |
| Sisters Of Mercey, Upper Main St, Ballymahon | Apr 2025 | €550,000 | 303 m |
| 21 Hawthorn Meadows, Ballymahon, Longford | Feb 2025 | €265,000 | 332 m |
| 9 Moycourt, Moyvale, Ballymahon | Mar 2026 | €145,000 | 368 m |
| 21 Moycourt, Ballymahon, Co.longford | Jun 2025 | €115,000 | 386 m |
| 24 Moycourt, Moyvale, Ballymahon | Aug 2025 | €123,000 | 395 m |
| 34 Moycourt, Moyvale, Ballymahon | Sept 2025 | €144,000 | 408 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 received22 January 2021
- Decision due18 March 2021
- Decision issued12 March 2021
- Grant issued14 April 2021
- Permission expiry13 April 2026
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