Former Longford Creamery Site, and adjoining Residential Site, Connaught Road Longford
Demolition of derelict structures and construction of a 54-unit residential development on a former creamery site.
2660023 · Longford County Council · Lodged 26 January 2026
- Reference
- 2660023
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 January 2026
- Residential units
- 54
- Floor area
- 4863.46 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves the demolition of existing derelict structures on a former creamery site. It will be replaced by 54 dwelling houses comprising a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced houses, along with a new road connection.
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
The demolition of on-site derelict structures, together with the construction of a residential development of 54 no. Dwelling houses, comprising 10 no. One-bedroom, single-storey semi-detached houses, 2 no. Two-bedroom single-storey detached houses, 4 no. Three-bedroom 2-storey semi-detached houses, 20 no. Two-bedroom 2-storey terraced houses in 4 no. Blocks: 1 block of 4 units, 2 blocks of 5 units, 1 block of 6 units, and 18 no. 3-bedroom 2-storey terraced houses in 6 no. Blocks of 3 units in each block, together with all ancillary site and services works, with vehicular access from connaught road and proposed new road from connaught road to little water street as granted under pl17/148 and subsequent extension of duration pl/21/192. A natura impact statement (nis) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Richmond St, Longford, Co Longford | Apr 2025 | €50,000 | 202 m |
| 4 Richmond Court, Richmond Street, Longford | Apr 2025 | €65,000 | 233 m |
| Apartment 19, Sandy Lane, Richmond Street | Apr 2026 | €122,500 | 256 m |
| 31 Sandy Lane, Richmond St, Longfordprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €142,000 | 256 m |
| 16 Congress Terrace, Longford, Longfordnot full market price | Feb 2025 | €123,000 | 366 m |
| 17 Congress Terrace, Longford, Longford | Apr 2026 | €170,000 | 370 m |
| 7 Wards Terrace, Longford, Longford | Aug 2025 | €180,000 | 378 m |
| 15 Eden Court, Longford | Dec 2025 | €130,000 | 417 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 received26 January 2026
- Further information requested19 March 2026
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Connaught Road , Longford
21192LongfordLodged 22 Jun 2021Commercial
- Awaiting decision110 m away
Amendments to previously permitted single storey licensed convenience discount retail unit development…
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17119LongfordLodged 25 Apr 2017Commercial
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