Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedNew dwellingDecided 19 May 2026

Cloonfin, Ballinalee, Co Longford

Retention of foundations and permission to build a two-storey house with a wastewater system.

2560302 · Longford County Council · Lodged 18 December 2025

Reference
2560302
Authority
Longford County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
18 December 2025
Residential units
1
Floor area
217.4 m²

Summary

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This application seeks retention permission for existing foundations and full planning permission to construct a two-storey dwelling house. The project also includes a proprietary wastewater treatment system, tertiary treatment unit, and associated site works.

New dwellingone off houseretention
Storeys
2

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Official record

Development description

The retention of foundations and permission for the construction of a two-storey dwelling house, proprietary wastewater treatment system, tertiary treatment unit/polishing filter, associated site development works and all ancillary works. The significant further information relates to: a revised site suitability assessment and site characterisation report prepared in accordance with the epa code of practice –domestic waste water treatment systems (population equivalent =10), 2021; a completed local need form together with supporting documentation; and a revised development description clarifying that the proposal relates to retention permission and permission for new development as a standalone development

The historical record

How new dwellings have been decided in Longford County Council

86% granted

of 826 new dwellings granted, refused or part-granted by Longford County Council, 2016–2026.

The same category nationally
81%75,352
All categories in Longford County Council
92%2,730

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Key dates

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  1. Application received18 December 2025
  2. Further information requested10 February 2026
  3. Further information received23 April 2026
  4. Decision due20 May 2026
  5. Decision issued19 May 2026
  6. Grant issued19 June 2026
  7. Permission expiry18 June 2031

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