Aghnacliff, Co. Longford
Demolition of a commercial unit to build four short-term tourist accommodation units in Aghnacliff.
2460321 · Longford County Council · Lodged 19 December 2024
- Reference
- 2460321
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 December 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of an existing commercial unit to construct a block of self-contained tourist and short-term let accommodation. The block will contain four 1-bedroom units attached to an existing guest house, complete with parking and garden amenities.
- Residential units
- 4
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
Demolition of existing commercial unit and construction of 1 no. Block of self-contained tourist/short term let accommodation containing four no. 1 bedroom units with kitchen, bedroom, wc & living space attached to existing building. The site will provide parking, bike parking, garden/amenity area, connection to public services and all ancillary site works all at existing guest house accommodation
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughakiernan, Aughnacliffe, Longford | Mar 2025 | €50,000 | 227 m |
| Ladys Rd, Aughnacliffe, Longford | May 2025 | €70,000 | 227 m |
| Bridge House, Aughakine, Aughnacliffe | Jul 2025 | €277,000 | 227 m |
| Coolnahinch, Keenagh, Co Longford | Sept 2025 | €90,000 | 336 m |
| 2 Lios Na Crois, Aughnacliffe, Longford | Jan 2025 | €285,000 | 420 m |
| 21 Lios Na Croise, Aughnacliffe, Longford | Jun 2025 | €247,500 | 462 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 received19 December 2024
- Further information requested12 February 2025
- Further information received19 May 2025
- Decision due15 June 2025
- Decision issued11 June 2025
In the area
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2560019LongfordLodged 4 Feb 2025Infrastructure
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263LongfordLodged 16 Jan 2026New dwelling
- Granted420 m away
Change of use of 2 no. retail units at ground floor to 2 no. 2 bed apartments and 2 no. first floor offices…
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18175LongfordLodged 16 Aug 2018Change of use
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1999LongfordLodged 4 Apr 2019Change of use
- Granted490 m away
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Rathmore , Aughnacliff , Co. Longford.
16195LongfordLodged 25 Aug 2016Alterations
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