Connaught Road, Longford, Co. Longford
Demolition of derelict structures and construction of 42 houses in Longford.
2360083 · Longford County Council · Lodged 11 July 2023
- Reference
- 2360083
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 July 2023
- Residential units
- 42
- Floor area
- 3778 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal involves the demolition of existing derelict structures on site to construct a residential development of 42 two-storey houses. The mix includes 14 three-bedroom semi-detached, 8 three-bedroom terraced, and 20 two-bedroom terraced houses, with a new entrance and green open space.
- Storeys
- 2
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 demolition of existing onsite derelict structures together with the proposed construction of a residential development of 42 no. Dwelling houses consisting of 14 no. Three bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses, 8 no. Three bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses in two blocks of four units, 20 no. Two bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses in five blocks of four units, proposed entrance from the proposed link road previously granted full planning permission under planning reference number pl17/148 & subsequent extension of duration of planning permission planning reference number pl21/192, internal access road, green open space, boundary fences/walls, proposed connections into the existing foul sewer, surface water & watermain networks of longford town 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Richmond St, Longford, Co Longford | Apr 2025 | €50,000 | 206 m |
| 4 Richmond Court, Richmond Street, Longford | Apr 2025 | €65,000 | 237 m |
| Apartment 19, Sandy Lane, Richmond Street | Apr 2026 | €122,500 | 259 m |
| 31 Sandy Lane, Richmond St, Longfordprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €142,000 | 259 m |
| 16 Congress Terrace, Longford, Longfordnot full market price | Feb 2025 | €123,000 | 366 m |
| 17 Congress Terrace, Longford, Longford | Apr 2026 | €170,000 | 370 m |
| 7 Wards Terrace, Longford, Longford | Aug 2025 | €180,000 | 378 m |
| 15 Eden Court, Longford | Dec 2025 | €130,000 | 416 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 received11 July 2023
- Further information requested28 August 2023
- Further information received15 December 2023
- Decision due27 February 2024
- Decision issued20 February 2024
- Appeal submitted12 March 2024
- Appeal decided17 June 2024
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