Scoil Samhthann, Schoolland T.d., Ballinalee
Construction of an astro turf playing pitch with perimeter fencing and lighting poles.
22111 · Longford County Council · Lodged 13 May 2022
- Reference
- 22111
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 May 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe application at Scoil Samhthann seeks permission for the construction of an astro turf playing pitch. The development will include perimeter fencing, the erection of lighting poles with lighting, and all ancillary site works.
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Official record
Development description
The proposed construction of an astro turf playing pitch together with perimeter fencing, erection of lighting poles with lighting 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”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Land, Ballinalee, Longford | Nov 2025 | €150,000 | 105 m |
| School Land, Ballinalee, Longford | Mar 2026 | €240,000 | 168 m |
| Cornafunshion, Ballinalee, Longford | Sept 2025 | €45,000 | 420 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 received13 May 2022
- Decision due7 July 2022
- Decision issued28 June 2022
- Grant issued29 July 2022
- Permission expiry28 July 2027
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