Unit 1, Athlone Road, Farranyoogan
Construction of trade counters and minor external works at a warehouse unit.
213 · Longford County Council · Lodged 7 January 2021
- Reference
- 213
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 January 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves constructing ancillary trade counters for building products within an existing warehouse. Minor external works include a new ramp, railing, replacement doors, security bollards, mechanical plant, and parking layout adjustments.
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Official record
Development description
The construction of ancillary trade counters (for the sale of building related products principally to trade) within the permitted warehouse unit. The unit has permission as a warehouse by virtue of the permission granted under pa ref: 04/946. Minor external works include: (a) west elevation: new ramp and railing to front door; (b) north elevation: replacement doors and security bollards; (c) east elevation: mechanical plant; new barrier across shuttered loading doors and replacement doors. Marking out of car parking spaces and one van space for loading; and all other ancillary works required to complete the development
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To primarily provide for industrial/workshop, warehouse & commercial or business development including compatible uses such as offices & distribution.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlone Rd, Longford, Longford | Sept 2025 | €300,000 | 447 m |
| 33 Gleann Riada, Ballyminion, Longford | Nov 2025 | €190,000 | 471 m |
| 44 Gleann Riada, Longford, Longford | Dec 2025 | €190,000 | 494 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 January 2021
- Further information requested24 February 2021
- Further information received20 April 2021
- Decision due17 May 2021
- Decision issued12 May 2021
- Grant issued14 June 2021
- Permission expiry13 June 2026
In the area
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