Drinan, Ballymahon, Co. Longford
An extension to the rear of an existing workshop and new external signage in Ballymahon.
2560270 · Longford County Council · Lodged 20 November 2025
- Reference
- 2560270
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 November 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the construction of an extension to the rear of an existing workshop area. It also includes internal alterations, the erection of signage on the external façade of the existing showroom and workshop building, and all ancillary site works.
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Official record
Development description
The proposed construction of an extension to the rear of existing workshop area together with internal alterations, proposed erection of signage on the external façade of existing showroom/workshop building & extension and all ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To primarily provide for industrial/workshop, warehouse & commercial or business development including compatible uses such as offices & distribution.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moigh, Ballymahon, Co Longford | Sept 2025 | €101,000 | 365 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 received20 November 2025
- Decision due23 January 2026
- Decision issued20 January 2026
- Grant issued24 February 2026
- Permission expiry23 February 2031
In the area
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21144LongfordLodged 13 May 2021Industrial
- Awaiting decision70 m away
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- Refused220 m away
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2660153LongfordLodged 8 May 2026Infrastructure
- Refused220 m away
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2560297LongfordLodged 12 Dec 2025New dwelling
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