Allen Park, Lamagh, Newtownforbes
Construction of an Astro Turf pitch with fencing, lighting, and a pedestrian walkway in Newtownforbes.
21214 · Longford County Council · Lodged 15 July 2021
- Reference
- 21214
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 July 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will consist of an Astro Turf playing pitch with goal posts, perimeter fencing, and access gates. It also includes erecting lighting poles with fixtures and constructing a pedestrian walkway.
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
Proposed construction of an astro turf playing pitch with goal posts & associated perimeter fencing & access gates, erection of lighting poles with lighting fixtures together with the proposed construction of a pedestrian walkway and all ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To primarily provide for educational, health, social, cultural, religious and community facilities”
National zoning type: Other community services/facilities uses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cluain Doire, Lamagh, Newtownforbes | Mar 2025 | €245,000 | 190 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 received15 July 2021
- Further information requested3 September 2021
- Further information received22 December 2021
- Decision due27 January 2022
- Decision issued12 January 2022
- Grant issued14 February 2022
- Permission expiry13 February 2027
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