Old Post Office, Ardagh Village, Co Longford
Subdivision of the Old Post Office in Ardagh into two dwellings with extensions and repairs.
2282 · Longford County Council · Lodged 12 April 2022
- Reference
- 2282
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 April 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves subdividing the former post office to create a separate dwelling, resulting in two separate units. It includes constructing single-storey extensions, partial demolition of a shed for parking, installing solar panels, and carrying out extensive restoration and refurbishment works.
- Residential units
- 2
- Floor area
- 4 m²
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
- Development consisting of
- Sub-division of former post office to northern end as separate dwelling
- Construction of single storey extensions 3.8sqm to south-west, internal rearrangements to form two separate units and minor external alterations to the rear of existing part one storey, part storey and a half detached dwelling
- Partial demolition of shed to provide onsite parking for two spaces
- Solar panels and roof lights on south-west rear and north-east side roof
- Stonework repairs
- Replacement of front windows with original lattice iron windows & timber surround
- Electrical and plumbing upgrade
- New connections to mains water and to public sewerage system and ancillary site works
- Associated internal and external alterations and refurbishments
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardagh Village, Co Longford | Sept 2025 | €261,000 | 103 m |
| Ardagh Village, Ardagh, Co Longford | May 2026 | €257,500 | 159 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 received12 April 2022
- Decision due6 June 2022
- Decision issued30 May 2022
- Grant issued5 July 2022
- Permission expiry4 July 2027
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
(A PROTECTED STRUCTURE, Ref: RPS — for proposed installation of PV/solar panels to rear main roof. Retention…
Old Post Office , Ardagh Village , Co Longford
2460307LongfordLodged 18 Dec 2024Alterations
- Granted50 m away
A) remove and replace existing building roof cladding B) proposed changes to internal arrangement of toilet…
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2060LongfordLodged 12 Mar 2020Alterations
- Granted50 m away
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2460189LongfordLodged 28 Aug 2024Energy
- Granted140 m away
Of existing external finishes servicing existing dormer type dwelling house and all ancillary works
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20243LongfordLodged 23 Oct 2020Retention
- Granted140 m away
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2460212LongfordLodged 26 Sept 2024Change of use
- Granted160 m away
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2460083LongfordLodged 29 Apr 2024Change of use
- Granted160 m away
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2460039LongfordLodged 6 Mar 2024Extension
- Granted180 m away
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1 Lynamore , Ardagh , Co Longford
22237LongfordLodged 7 Oct 2022Extension
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