Main Street, Lanesboro, Co Longford
Conversion of two derelict three-storey buildings into tourist accommodation.
2560204 · Longford County Council · Lodged 18 September 2025
- Reference
- 2560204
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 September 2025
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 353 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks the change of use and refurbishment of two existing derelict three-storey buildings. They will be converted into tourist and guest accommodation comprising one 4-bedroom unit and two 2-bedroom self-contained units.
- Storeys
- 3
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
Change of use and refurbishment of 2 no. Existing 3 storey buildings (existing derelict dwellings) with amendments to layout and elevations to include change of use to tourist/guest accommodation to provide 1 no. 4 bedroom unit, 2 no. 2 bedroom self-contained unit with upgrade of access, parking, bicycle parking, storage and all ancillary site works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main St, Lanesborough, Longford | Apr 2026 | €147,500 | 88 m |
| 4 The Green, Lanesborough, Longford | Mar 2026 | €162,000 | 401 m |
| 3 Waters Edge, Ballyleague, Roscommon | Nov 2025 | €220,000 | 488 m |
| 35 Waters Edge, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon | Mar 2025 | €205,000 | 492 m |
| Apartment 38 Waters Edge, Ballyleague | Oct 2025 | €195,000 | 496 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 received18 September 2025
- Further information requested3 November 2025
- Application withdrawn12 May 2026
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