Smithfield, Lenamore, Legan
Construction of two semi-detached houses and demolition of two storage sheds in Legan.
2660139 · Longford County Council · Lodged 28 April 2026
- Reference
- 2660139
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 April 2026
- Residential units
- 2
- Floor area
- 130 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project proposes the construction of two semi-detached dwellings utilizing an existing entrance. It also includes the demolition of two storage sheds and lowering of boundary walls to improve vehicular sightlines.
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 proposed construction of two semi-detached type dwellings to be serviced with the existing entrance, demolition of two storage sheds with lowered boundary walls to accommodate vehicular sightlines. Connection to foul sewer, watermain, with surface water piped to soakpit with oil and fuel interceptor, car parking spaces as per site layout plan inclusive of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Presbytery, Lenmore, Co Longford | Feb 2026 | €180,000 | 21 m |
| Ardandra, Legan, Longford | Apr 2025 | €352,000 | 94 m |
| 13 Rock View, Legan, Longford | Mar 2026 | €195,000 | 98 m |
| Legan Village Legan, Longford | Apr 2026 | €225,000 | 160 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 received28 April 2026
- Decision due22 June 2026
- Decision issued12 June 2026
In the area
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2560258LongfordLodged 7 Nov 2025Extension
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1869LongfordLodged 5 Apr 2018Other
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20190LongfordLodged 28 Aug 2020New dwelling
- Granted280 m away
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2154LongfordLodged 26 Feb 2021Commercial
- Granted280 m away
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22108LongfordLodged 12 May 2022Commercial
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