Main St, Ballymahon, Co Longford
Conversion of two protected agricultural buildings into a cafe, restaurant, and cheese factory in Ballymahon.
2287 · Longford County Council · Lodged 14 April 2022
- Reference
- 2287
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 14 April 2022
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought to convert two derelict agricultural buildings, which are protected structures, into a cafe, restaurant, and cheese-making factory with a shop. The plans include a single-storey link extension, facade alterations, and ancillary works.
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Official record
Development description
Of pl17/66 for the proposed change of use of existing 2 no. Derelict agricultural buildings (which are listed as protected structures) into a cafe/restaurant/food outlet with associated kitchen area, customer sit down area, customer and staff toilet facilities, cheese making factory with shop together with seeking full planning permission for the proposed construction of a single storey extension linking the 2 no. Buildings together, alterations to facades and all ancillary works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for the development & enhancement of town core uses including retail, residential, commercial, civic & other uses.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 | 157 m |
| Main St, Ballymahon, Longford | Oct 2025 | €170,000 | 164 m |
| 14 Auburn Village, Ballymahon, Longford | Jul 2025 | €245,000 | 211 m |
| 5 Auburn Village, Ballymahon, Longford | Feb 2026 | €262,000 | 275 m |
| 20 The Granary, Ballymahon | Aug 2025 | €148,000 | 320 m |
| Apt 3, The Mill, Rivercourt | Aug 2025 | €140,000 | 326 m |
| Sisters Of Mercey, Upper Main St, Ballymahon | Apr 2025 | €550,000 | 338 m |
| 25 Dunarus, Ballymulvey Rd, Ballymahon | May 2025 | €252,000 | 465 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 received14 April 2022
- Decision due8 June 2022
- Decision issued20 May 2022
- Permission expiry28 May 2027
In the area
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