Ballyminion / Farranyoogan, Longford, Co. Longford
Change of use of part of a GP medical practice ground floor into a pharmacy.
2360175 · Longford County Council · Lodged 20 October 2023
- Reference
- 2360175
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 October 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal seeks to convert a portion of the ground floor of an existing GP medical practice into a pharmacy. The works will include new signage, alterations to the front facade, and ancillary site works.
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Official record
Development description
Proposed change of use of part of the ground floor level of an existing gp medical practice into a pharmacy together with associated signage, proposed alterations to existing front façade 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”
National zoning type: Health and related
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Gleann Riada, Ballyminion, Longford | Nov 2025 | €190,000 | 204 m |
| 44 Gleann Riada, Longford, Longford | Dec 2025 | €190,000 | 216 m |
| Apt 65 Block A The Gara, Gleann Riada, Strokestown Road | May 2025 | €38,000 | 277 m |
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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 received20 October 2023
- Further information requested11 December 2023
- Further information received26 January 2024
- Decision due22 February 2024
- Decision issued13 February 2024
- Appeal submitted11 March 2024
- Appeal decided4 October 2024
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