Rathcronan, Granard, Co. Longford
Amendments to a 24-house residential development in Granard.
2460012 · Longford County Council · Lodged 15 January 2024
- Reference
- 2460012
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 January 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking amendments to a previously granted permission. It is proposed to replace 4 single-storey detached units with 4 two-storey terraced houses, and 14 single-storey semi-detached units with 14 two-storey semi-detached houses, alongside a new entrance and site layout changes.
- Residential units
- 24
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Amendments to previously granted permission under 18306 for construction of residential development of 24 no. Dwelling houses previously granted for a) 4 no. Detached single storey three bedroom units b) 20 no. Semi detached single storey two bedroom units where is now proposed to replace the 4 no. Detached single storey dwelling (previously hse numbers 1-4) with 4 no. Terrace type two storey 3 bed dwellings and replace 14 no. Semi-detached single storey two bed dwellings (previously hse numbers 5-8 & 15-24 inclusive), with 14 no. Semi-detached two storey 4 bed dwellings, provision of new entrance to the higginstown road, amended site boundary, green open space, boundary fences/walls, internal access road, amendments to internal sewerage and water supply layouts and all associated ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higginstown, Granard, Co. Longfordnot full market price | Sept 2025 | €39,000 | 306 m |
| 17 Higgenstown Wood, Granard, Longford | Apr 2026 | €240,000 | 394 m |
| 23 Higginstown Woods, Granard, Longford | Aug 2025 | €241,250 | 423 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 received15 January 2024
- Further information requested5 March 2024
- Further information received3 September 2024
- Decision due30 September 2024
- Application withdrawn24 September 2024
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