Ballybranigan , Ballymahon , Co. Longford

Oct 11 2024

Application Received

Nov 22 2024

Further Info. Requested

May 28 2025

Further Info. Received

Jun 17 2025

Decision

Jun 24 2025

Decision Due

Jul 18 2025

Granted

Jul 17 2030

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 11 / 10 / 2024
Longford County Council
Application Type:
RETENTION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

of existing single storey habitable accommodation as currently constructed that was previously granted full planning permission for use as stables under planning reference number PL16/201 whereby retention permission is now being sought for an existing wastewater treatment system with polishing filter which services the existing development and all ancillary site works

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
1.2km	26/06/2026	REFUSED	Main Street , Ballymahon , Co. Longford	conversion of existing storage shed into a one bedroom apartment, proposed connection to the existing public sewer and all ancillary site works	Details...
1.5km	25/06/2026	REFUSED	The Bridge House , Athlone Road , Ballymahon	and retention permission to complete the construction of a 70 square metre single storey house type dwelling, reconnection into the current on site mains sewerage connection & all ancillary site works	Details...
1.5km	08/05/2026	REFUSED	Drinagh , Ballymahon , Co. Longford	the proposed construction of a vehicular entrance to serve a landholding	Details...
2.5km	27/04/2026	REFUSED	Lislom , Keenagh , Co. Longford	to retain the existing use and the proposed change of use permission of existing agricultural shed to a commercial premises for automotive electrics and diagnostics inclusive of all ancillary site works as per submitted drawings	Details...
1.6km	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...
1.6km	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...
1.3km	07/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Main Street , Ballymahon , Co. Longford	renovation and extension to existing 2 Storey dwelling to include proposed new roof, rear extension with amendments to relevant elevations and all ancillary site works	Details...
1.8km	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...
2.7km	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...
310m	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...
870m	12/01/2026	REFUSED	Parkside , Ballymahon , Co. Longford	extension to Garage/Industrial unit and new parking area	Details...
1.5km	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...
1.7km	20/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	Drinan , Ballymahon , Co. Longford	the proposed construction of an extension to the rear of existing workshop area together with internal alterations, proposed erection of signage on the external façade of existing showroom/workshop building & extension and all ancillary site works	Details...
2.7km	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...
1.5km	06/11/2025	REFUSED	The Bridge House Athlone Road , Ballymahon , Co Longford	permission to complete the construction of a 74 square metre single storey house type dwelling, reconnection into the current on site mains sewerage connection & all ancillary site works	Details...
1.6km	04/11/2025	REFUSED	Drinan , Ballymahon , Co. Longford	a) demolition of an existing house b) Construction of a new four-bedroom, two storey dwelling with a detached single storey domestic garage, using an existing access and site utilities along with all facilitating and associated site development works	Details...
870m	20/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Parkside , Ballymahon , Co. Longford	of steel framed building	Details...
1.1km	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...
1.1km	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...
1.5km	03/07/2025	N/A	The Bridge House Athlone Road , Ballymahon , Co. Longford	the construction of a 74 square metre single storey house type dwelling, reconnection into the current on site mains sewerage connection and all ancillary site works	Details...

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