Saintjohnstown, Longford Road, Ballinalee
Construction of a new shop, petrol forecourt, car wash, and underground fuel tanks in Ballinalee.
2360189 · Longford County Council · Lodged 27 October 2023
- Reference
- 2360189
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 27 October 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a single-storey shop building with an off-licence, coffee area, and seating, alongside a detached storage building. The development also includes a new petrol forecourt with a canopy, three 40,000-litre underground fuel tanks, a car wash facility, and parking.
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
- The following
- The proposed construction of a single storey shop building comprising of retail area, with ancillary off-licence area, coffee/serve over and seating area with ancillary console area, circulation area, office, toilet facilities, staff room and storage area
- The proposed construction of a detached single storey type storage building
- The proposed construction of a new forecourt area with pump islands and canopy over same
- The proposed installation of 3 no. 40,000l underground fuel storage tanks and associated pipework
- The proposed installation of 1 no. Car wash facility
- The proposed construction of ancillary site features such as refuse compound, service area, landscaping and parking bays
- The proposed installation of 1 no. Main id sign together with the proposed erection of canopy signage and shop fascia signage; and all ancillary works
Built & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 St Johns, Ballinalee, Co. Longfordnot full market price | Oct 2025 | €102,000 | 253 m |
| Main St, Ballinalee, Longford | Feb 2025 | €170,000 | 499 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received27 October 2023
- Further information requested13 December 2023
- Further information received23 February 2024
- Decision due22 April 2024
- Decision issued16 April 2024
- Grant issued22 May 2024
- Permission expiry21 May 2029
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