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Dunaras and Marian terrace/Marian villas, Ballymahon, Co. Longford

Extension of duration for a residential development of 37 houses in Ballymahon.

2533 · Longford County Council · Lodged 26 August 2025

Reference: 2533
Authority: Longford County Council
Register status: Withdrawn
Type: EXTENSION OF DURATION
Received: 26 August 2025

Summary

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An extension of duration is sought for the construction of 37 dwelling houses. The development includes a mix of detached, terraced, and single-storey houses, along with the continuation of the existing estate road network and connection to public services.

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Residential units: 37

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Official record

Development description

Of pl20/74 (a) proposed construction of a residential development of 37 no. Dwelling houses which comprises the following: (i) 9 no. Three bedroom two storey detached type dwelling houses of which there are two different designs (ii) 7 no. Three bedroom storey & a half detached type dwelling houses (iii) two blocks of 4 no. Two storey terraced type dwelling houses consisting of 1 no. Three bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling house & 3 no. Two bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses in each block, ie 8 no. Two storey terrace type dwelling houses in total (iv) 3 no. Four bedroom two storey detached type dwelling houses (v) 5 no. Two bedroom single storey type dwelling houses, (vi) 5 no. Three bedroom single storey type dwelling houses (vii) proposed continuation of existing estate road network together with the proposed connection to the existing foul sewer, surface water & watermain networks currently servicing the existing housing estate known as dunaras which was previously granted full planning permission by an bord pleanala under planning reference number pl. 14.212595 (viii) construction of green open spaces, boundary fence/walls (b) proposed construction of a pedestrian footpath and cycle lane to link the existing internal footpath which services phase 1 of the existing estate known as dunaras and the adjoining public road (public road no. L-52182) which services marian terrace/marian villas housing estate so as to provide connectivity for the existing occupied dwelling houses in phase 1 of the existing estate known as dunaras together with the proposed development to which this application relates and the main street of the town of ballymahon. It is proposed as part of this planning permission application to upgrade the existing footpaths, car parking bays and carriageway that services marian terrace/marian villas housing estate so as to create a shared surface in accordance with the guidance and recommendations outlined in "the design manual for urban roads and streets" (dmurs) and complete the pedestrian footpath, cycle lane and shared surface prior to the commencement of any of the proposed dwellings to which this application relates (c) proposed construction of a 2.5 high capped & plastered wall along the boundary which separates the site to which this planning permission application relates & the property known as the longford/westmeath farmers mart. Proposed removal of the existing 10 no. Ground floor slab foundations which servic

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

New ResidentialR1

“To provide for new residential development in tandem with the provision of the necessary social & physical infrastructure.”

National zoning type: New/proposed 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.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
25 Dunarus, Ballymulvey Rd, Ballymahon	May 2025	€252,000	129 m
20 The Granary, Ballymahon	Aug 2025	€148,000	301 m
Apt 3, The Mill, Rivercourt	Aug 2025	€140,000	345 m
Sisters Of Mercey, Upper Main St, Ballymahon	Apr 2025	€550,000	395 m
Main St, Ballymahon, Longford	Oct 2025	€170,000	417 m
14 Auburn Village, Ballymahon, Longford	Jul 2025	€245,000	437 m
The Hill, Ballymahon, Co Longford	Mar 2025	€300,000	442 m
96 Main St, Ballymahon, Co Longford	Nov 2025	€110,000	447 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

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Application received26 August 2025
Decision due20 October 2025
Application withdrawn29 August 2025

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