Eir Exchange, Barrack Lane, Granard
Construction of a 21-metre telecommunications monopole and associated equipment in Granard.
2460129 · Longford County Council · Lodged 25 June 2024
- Reference
- 2460129
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 June 2024
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a 21-metre monopole (22.5m overall height) carrying antennas and dishes at the Eir Exchange. The project includes ground cabinets, fencing, and the removal of an existing rooftop support structure.
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 construction of telecommunications infrastructure comprised of; a 21 metre monopole (22.5 metre overall structure height to top of lightning finials) carrying antennas, dishes and associated equipment, together with new ground level equipment cabinets, new fencing, temporary construction access and all associated site works. The proposal also includes the removal of an existing telecommunications rooftop support structure and replacement of existing operators equipment
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Main St, Granard, Longford | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 157 m |
| Main Street, Granard, Co Longford | May 2026 | €150,000 | 191 m |
| 36 Main Street, Granard, Co. Longford | Aug 2025 | €190,000 | 221 m |
| Market Street, Granard, Co Longfordnot full market price | Mar 2026 | €67,000 | 226 m |
| Mills Lane, Granard, Co. Longford | May 2026 | €46,000 | 254 m |
| Lus Na Greine, Main Street, Granard | Apr 2026 | €150,000 | 325 m |
| 3 Main St, Granard, Longford | May 2026 | €85,000 | 326 m |
| 17 Ocarrolls Ave, Granard, Longford | Oct 2025 | €197,000 | 426 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 received25 June 2024
- Decision due19 August 2024
- Decision issued6 August 2024
- Appeal submitted2 September 2024
- Appeal decided18 December 2024
In the area
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- RefusedAt this site
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- Granted60 m away
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2360078LongfordLodged 5 Jul 2023Housing estate
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19152LongfordLodged 5 Jun 2019Housing estate
- Granted80 m away
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1820LongfordLodged 7 Feb 2018Housing estate
- Granted130 m away
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- Granted160 m away
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2460311LongfordLodged 18 Dec 2024Change of use
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2660165LongfordLodged 19 May 2026Change of use
- Granted160 m away
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