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Main Street / Church View Backlands , Ballymahon Co. Longford , (including rear of former St. Matthews National School Nally Tyres / Circle K and adjoining lands)

May 16 2024

Application Received

Jul 05 2024

Further Info. Requested

Oct 17 2024

Further Info. Received

Dec 04 2024

Decision

Dec 11 2024

Decision Due

Jan 16 2025

Granted

Jan 15 2030

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 16 / 05 / 2024
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

development for a Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales. The proposed development comprises: 1) The demolition of existing single storey former school building and site clearance; 2) Construction of new footpath to (West side) of existing Church View access road and associated and ancillary road realignment; 3) Construction of new access road from Church View access road, providing vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed development (and facilitating the future development of adjoining lands); 4) The construction of a single storey Discount Foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) with mono-pitch roof measuring 2,291 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,489 sqm; and, 5) Provision of car and cycle parking, boundary treatments, free standing and building mounted signage, covered trolley bay, refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, hard and soft landscaping, public lighting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, roof mounted solar panels, ESB substation, drainage, utility and services infrastructure and connections, and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level

Nearby Applications:

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1.2km 27/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Drinan , Ballymahon , Co. Longford demolition of an existing house and the construction of a new four bedroom, single storey dwelling with a storey and a half element and detached single storey domestic garage, secondary treatment system and soil polishing filter, using an existing access and site utilities along with all facilitating and associated site development works Details...
1.2km 21/04/2026 N/A Drinan , Ballymahon , Co. Longford demolition of an existing house and the construction of a new four bedroom, single storey dwelling with a storey and a half element and detached single storey domestic garage, secondary treatment system and soil polishing filter, using an existing access and site utilities along with all facilitating and associated site development works Details...
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1km 17/02/2026 CONDITIONAL Unit 1 Athlone Road Industrial Estate , Creevagh Beg , Ballymahon to extend pitched roof over existing flat roof area at light industrial unit to include changes to relevant elevations and layout and all ancillary Details...
3km 11/02/2026 CONDITIONAL Clooncallow , Ballymahon , Co. Longford to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage and a single dwelling treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works Details...
910m 23/01/2026 CONDITIONAL Antley (or Antely Cottage) , Ballybranigan , Ballymahon miscellaneous alterations and refurbishments of the existing two storey residential protected structure (RPS: 93), including inter alia:- (i) alterations to rear accommodations to facilitate the construction of a new ground floor rear entrance lobby and the extension of the rear first floor landing area to accommodate a double height space with roof lights, (ii) extension of the eastern ground floor accommodations into the attached rear garage area to create an additional living room (with attic accommodation over at first floor level), (iii) insertion of new east facing patio doors and new conservation roof lights above into the rear pitched roof areas, (iv) re roofing of pitched roof areas, (v) conservation and structural repair of the external outbuildings forming the rear courtyard area, (vi) installation of new M&E services throughout the property, including a new kitchen/utility at ground floor level and a new bathroom, service area and en suite at first floor level, and (vii) insertion of a new proprietary sewerage treatment system with percolation area, within the grounds, including inter alia, works and alterations to facilitate all necessary site services. The existing use of the overall accommodations will remain unchanged Details...
2.7km 20/01/2026 UNCONDITIONAL Daroge , Ballymahon , Co. Longford of PL 21/49 proposed construction of a two storey type dwelling house with attached sunlounge & garage, entrance, boundary fence/wall, septic tank with percolation area and all ancillary works Details...
320m 12/01/2026 REFUSED Parkside , Ballymahon , Co. Longford extension to Garage/Industrial unit and new parking area Details...
2.4km 18/12/2025 CONDITIONAL Rathmore , Ballymahon , Co. Longford a new single storey extension to existing house, a new domestic garage, the reconfiguration of an existing road entrance with new relocated entrance piers and wingwalls, the construction of a new front boundary wall with the demolition of the existing boundary wall, and all ancillary site works Details...
770m 12/12/2025 REFUSED Drinan , Ballymahon , Co. Longford the proposed construction of a dormer-type dwelling, proposed vehicular entrance, connection to public foul sewer and surface water services inclusive of all ancillary site works Details...
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2.8km 14/11/2025 CONDITIONAL Tirlickeen Td. Cartronbrack Td. Clogh Td. , Corryena Td. Lismacmorrough Td. , County Longford a RED III Application for a 10 year planning permission with an operational lifespan of 40 years. The development applied for consisted of a solar farm and energy storage compound with a total area of circa 111.1ha. The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring circa 94.18ha. The export capacity to the grid is estimated to be up to 80 MW. The development will consist of a solar farm comprising of: · Installation of approximately 700,000 sqm solar PV panel arrays, to include approximately 355,000 sqm of ground mounted panels supported by steel frame structures, and the remaining area as solar array row spacing. · Installation of approximately 18 MV stations. · An energy storage compound consisting of 56 no. containerised energy storage modules and associated plant and equipment. · Installation of underground cabling and ducting, comprising approximately 1.8 km along the R397 and L5527 public roads. · Provision of temporary site compounds, welfare facilities, and secure materials storage areas. · Construction of circa 3,800m internal access tracks throughout the site. · Erection of approximately 550 m of security fencing around the BESS compound and pole-mounted CCTV cameras for site monitoring. · Construction and operational access via two existing entrances on the R397 and L5527 roads. · Landscaping and biodiversity enhancement measures. The proposed development will also include drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The application may also be viewed/downloaded on the following website; https://www.bnrgballymahon.com/ Details...
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560m 29/08/2025 UNCONDITIONAL Dunaras and Marian terrace/Marian villas , Ballymahon , Co. Longford of PL20/74 (A) proposed construction of a residential development of 37 no. dwelling houses which comprises the following: (i) 9 no. three bedroom two storey detached type dwelling houses of which there are two different designs (ii) 7 no. three bedroom storey & a half detached type dwelling houses (iii) two blocks of 4 no. two storey terraced type dwelling houses consisting of 1 no. three bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling house & 3 no. two bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses in each block, ie 8 no. two storey terrace type dwelling houses in total (iv) 3 no. four bedroom two storey detached type dwelling houses (v) 5 no. two bedroom single storey type dwelling houses, (vi) 5 no. three bedroom single storey type dwelling houses (vii) proposed continuation of existing estate road network together with the proposed connection to the existing foul sewer, surface water & watermain networks currently servicing the existing housing estate known as Dunaras which was previously granted full planning permission by An Bord Pleanala under planning reference number PL.14.212595 (viii) construction of green open spaces, boundary fence/walls (B) proposed construction of a pedestrian footpath and cycle lane to link the existing internal footpath which services phase 1 of the existing estate known as Dunaras and the adjoining public road (public road no. L-52182) which services Marian Terrace/Marian Villas housing estate so as to provide connectivity for the existing occupied dwelling houses in phase 1 of the existing estate known as Dunaras together with the proposed development to which this application relates and the main street of the town of Ballymahon. It is proposed as part of this planning permission application to upgrade the existing footpaths, car parking bays and carriageway that services Marian Terrace/Marian Villas housing estate so as to create a shared surface in accordance with the guidance and recommendations outlined in "The Design Manual For Urban Roads and Streets" (DMURS) and complete the pedestrian footpath, cycle lane and shared surface prior to the commencement of any of the proposed dwellings to which this application relates (C) proposed construction of a 2.5 high capped & plastered wall along the boundary which separates the site to which this planning permission application relates & the property known as the Longford/Westmeath farmers mart. Proposed removal of the existing 10 No. ground floor slab foundations which servic Details...
560m 26/08/2025 N/A Dunaras and Marian terrace/Marian villas , Ballymahon , Co. Longford of PL20/74 (A) proposed construction of a residential development of 37 no. dwelling houses which comprises the following: (i) 9 no. three bedroom two storey detached type dwelling houses of which there are two different designs (ii) 7 no. three bedroom storey & a half detached type dwelling houses (iii) two blocks of 4 no. two storey terraced type dwelling houses consisting of 1 no. three bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling house & 3 no. two bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses in each block, ie 8 no. two storey terrace type dwelling houses in total (iv) 3 no. four bedroom two storey detached type dwelling houses (v) 5 no. two bedroom single storey type dwelling houses, (vi) 5 no. three bedroom single storey type dwelling houses (vii) proposed continuation of existing estate road network together with the proposed connection to the existing foul sewer, surface water & watermain networks currently servicing the existing housing estate known as Dunaras which was previously granted full planning permission by An Bord Pleanala under planning reference number PL.14.212595 (viii) construction of green open spaces, boundary fence/walls (B) proposed construction of a pedestrian footpath and cycle lane to link the existing internal footpath which services phase 1 of the existing estate known as Dunaras and the adjoining public road (public road no. L-52182) which services Marian Terrace/Marian Villas housing estate so as to provide connectivity for the existing occupied dwelling houses in phase 1 of the existing estate known as Dunaras together with the proposed development to which this application relates and the main street of the town of Ballymahon. It is proposed as part of this planning permission application to upgrade the existing footpaths, car parking bays and carriageway that services Marian Terrace/Marian Villas housing estate so as to create a shared surface in accordance with the guidance and recommendations outlined in "The Design Manual For Urban Roads and Streets" (DMURS) and complete the pedestrian footpath, cycle lane and shared surface prior to the commencement of any of the proposed dwellings to which this application relates (C) proposed construction of a 2.5 high capped & plastered wall along the boundary which separates the site to which this planning permission application relates & the property known as the Longford/Westmeath farmers mart. Proposed removal of the existing 10 No. ground floor slab foundations which servic Details...

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