Connolly Barracks, Abbeycarton, Longford Town
Conversion of a former gymnasium and ration store into educational and canteen facilities.
2360202 · Longford County Council · Lodged 10 November 2023
- Reference
- 2360202
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 November 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes changing the use of a former gymnasium to educational use. It also includes converting a former ration store into a canteen and welfare facility, featuring a new glazed link extension and entrance lobby.
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
- The following
- Change of use of the former gymnasium building to educational use, including alterations to existing elevations
- Change of use of the former ration store building to a canteen and welfare facility including alterations to existing elevations, along with a proposed extension to the west elevation to facilitate a new entrance lobby and welfare toilets
- A new glazed link extension to the south elevation of the proposed canteen and welfare facility. Together with all associated ancillary site 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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Battery Court, Longford, Longford | Dec 2025 | €235,000 | 73 m |
| 25 Battery Court, Longford, Longford | Oct 2025 | €260,000 | 143 m |
| 21 Battery Court, Longfordnot full market price | Jul 2025 | €102,000 | 166 m |
| 2 Apt Top Floor, Church St, Longford | Oct 2025 | €75,000 | 171 m |
| 33 St Albans, Battery Rd, Longford | Jan 2025 | €197,000 | 196 m |
| 6 River Court, Great Water St, Longford | Feb 2025 | €93,000 | 216 m |
| 11 Rivercourt Apts, Great Water St, Longford | Jul 2025 | €93,000 | 216 m |
| Apt. 1st Floor Left, Fee Court, Rear 2 Church Street | Oct 2025 | €50,000 | 217 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 received10 November 2023
- Further information requested3 January 2024
- Further information received23 February 2024
- Decision due21 March 2024
- Decision issued13 March 2024
- Grant issued16 April 2024
- Permission expiry15 April 2029
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