GrantedAlterationsDecision was due 15 July 2026

Ballydownan, Geashill, Co. Offaly

Refurbishment and extension of a derelict house in Geashill, including partial demolitions and a new single-storey extension.

2660211 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 23 April 2026

Reference: 2660211
Authority: Offaly County Council
Register status: In progress
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 23 April 2026
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 79.76 m²

Summary

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The project involves the refurbishment and upgrade of a derelict dwelling house within the Geashill Architectural Conservation Area. Works include the demolition of an existing rear extension, shed, and part of a garage, followed by the construction of a new single-storey side and rear extension. The existing roof and chimneys will be replaced, new windows and rooflights installed, and external wall insulation added.

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Storey: 1

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Official record

Development description

The demolition of an extension to the rear of the existing dwelling house, demolition of an existing shed, partial demolition of a garage, refurbishment and upgrade of the existing derelict dwelling house comprising of removal and replacement of existing roof, demolition of existing chimneys, installation of new rooflight, internal demolition works, replacement of windows, formation of new window opes, external wall insulation, alterations to the existing site entrance and vehicular access onto a regional road, and construction of a single storey extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling house and all associated site works to complete the development. The development is located within the architectural conservation area of geashill.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Existing ResidentialRS

“This zoning allows for the conservation and enhancement of the quality and character of existing residential areas, to protect residential amenities and to allow for small scale infill development.”

Objective set by the Offaly 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.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Geashill, Tullamore, Offaly	Apr 2025	€177,000	60 m
18 Ballydownan, Geashillprice excludes VAT	Mar 2026	€330,396	86 m
20 Ballydownan, Geashillprice excludes VAT	Apr 2026	€308,943	86 m
16 Ballydownan, Geashillprice excludes VAT	Jun 2026	€303,964	86 m
19 Ballydownan, Geashillprice excludes VAT	Jan 2026	€334,801	156 m
21 Ballydownan, Geashillprice excludes VAT	Oct 2025	€343,612	156 m
5 St Olivers Est, Geashill, Tullamore	Mar 2026	€220,000	222 m
2 Beech Grove, Geashill, Offaly	Dec 2025	€275,000	249 m

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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 received23 April 2026
Further information requested16 June 2026
Further information received18 June 2026
Decision due15 July 2026

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