No. 16 Dublin Street, Longford, Co. Longford
Conversion of commercial space into four studio apartments.
2660177 · Longford County Council · Lodged 5 June 2026
- Reference
- 2660177
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 June 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal seeks to partially convert the ground floor commercial space to include one studio apartment. Additionally, it seeks to convert the entire first floor from commercial/storage use into three studio apartments.
- Residential units
- 4
- Storeys
- 2
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 partial change of use of existing ground floor level currently used as commercial space into part commercial/part residential space with the provision of 1 no. Studio type apartment to the rear of same, together with seeking full planning permission for the proposed change of use of existing first floor level currently used as commercial/storage space into residential space with the provision of 3 no. Studio type apartments 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Chapel St, Longford, Longfordnot full market price | Oct 2025 | €95,000 | 42 m |
| 48 Dublin St, Longford | Mar 2025 | €150,000 | 46 m |
| Apartment 1, 6 Dublin Street, Longford | Feb 2025 | €100,000 | 57 m |
| Dublin St, Longford | May 2026 | €210,000 | 85 m |
| 11 Hibernian Court, Longford Town Centre, Longford | May 2025 | €100,000 | 105 m |
| 5 Hibernian Court, Main St, Town Centre | Nov 2025 | €125,000 | 105 m |
| Apt 6, Hibernian Court, Longford Town Centre | Mar 2026 | €110,000 | 105 m |
| 4 Hibernian Court, Longford Town, Longford | Mar 2026 | €156,000 | 105 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 June 2026
In the area
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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- RefusedAt this site
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- GrantedAt this site
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