the former Garda Station Lyanmore, Ardagh, Co. Longford
Conversion of the former Ardagh Garda Station, a protected structure, into a dwelling.
2460083 · Longford County Council · Lodged 29 April 2024
- Reference
- 2460083
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 April 2024
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to carry out internal refurbishment and minor external works, including new window openings, to convert the former police station into a home. The property is a protected structure (RPS 388).
- Residential unit
- 1
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Official record
Development description
To carry out internal refurbishment works and minor external works, including the insertion of window openings, to facilitate the change of use from police station to dwelling and to carry out necessary ancillary site works. The proposed works relate to a protected structure (rps 388)
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardagh Village, Ardagh, Co Longford | May 2026 | €257,500 | 3 m |
| Ardagh Village, Co Longford | Sept 2025 | €261,000 | 190 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 received29 April 2024
- Decision due23 June 2024
- Decision issued11 June 2024
- Grant issued15 July 2024
- Permission expiry14 July 2029
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