Castleforbes Demesne , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford

Jun 18 2026

Application Received

Jul 27 2026

Decision

Aug 12 2026

Decision Due

Aug 31 2026

Granted

Aug 30 2031

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 18 / 06 / 2026
Longford County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

the proposed construction of a grain store agricultural type building and all ancillary site works

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
2.4km	17/09/2026	N/A	Carrickmoyragh , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford	the proposed construction of an 8 bay slatted shed with underground effluent storage tank, adjoining feed passages together with adjacent livestock handling yard/facilities, erection of a feed silo, access road, alterations to existing agricultural entrance from adjacent public road and all ancillary site works	Details...
1.8km	17/08/2026	N/A	Newtownforbes , Longford , Co. Longford	to convert & extend existing building into a one bedroom apartment, connect to existing public sewer and all associated works	Details...
2.4km	22/07/2026	N/A	Cluain Doire , Lamagh , Newtownforbes	(a) retention & completion of existing dwelling for which planning permission was previously granted under planning reference number’s PL09/167 & PL14/75 for a double garage & storage shed whereby same will consist of a storey & a half type two bedroom dwelling house; (b) the proposed construction of a storey & a half type five bedroom dwelling to adjoin the aforementioned dwelling on the footprint of which a granny flat was previously granted under planning reference number’s PL09/167 & PL14/75 together with access road, boundary fences/walls, green open space, proposed connections to the existing water, wastewater & surface water networks; and all ancillary site development works	Details...
1.8km	15/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	Main Street , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford	proposed change of use of a former hair/beauty salon into a coffee shop and all ancillary site works	Details...
1.8km	05/06/2026	CONDITIONAL	Main Street , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford	the proposed change of use of the ground floor level of existing dwelling house into a coffee shop together with internal & external alterations to the front & rear facades and all ancillary site works	Details...
1.9km	28/05/2026	N/A	Corry , Newtownforbes , Longford	amendments to existing dwelling to include a) demolition of domestic shed and attached single storey structures b) change of use of existing Two Storey dwelling to use as dental practice with c) single storey extension to the side and rear d) upgrade of access, new Parking area, Bicycle parking, e) connections to relevant services and all ancillary site works	Details...
2.8km	25/05/2026	N/A	Ballagh , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford	conversion of attic of my dwelling house to living accommodation, and all associated works. Significant Further Information in relation to the application namely upgrading of existing septic tank to a new treatment unit in order to provide secondary and tertiary treatment	Details...
1.8km	03/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Saint Michael’s Convent of Mercy Church , The Courtyard , Newtownforbes	for development at Saint Michael's Convent of Mercy Church (a protected structure, RPS No. 445). The Former Sisters of Mercy Convent (a protected structure, RPS No. 526) is within the curtilage of the development site; but it is not subject to any works. The development will consist of: A) Change of use from the church’s most recently permitted commercial uses (restaurant, offices, exhibition, conference, educational and studio) to residential use comprising 8 no. apartments. B) Alterations to the external façades, including: partial demolition of four sections of the existing external wall; replacement of two non-original windows with new glazed units; and removal of two existing stained-glass windows to be replaced with new glazed windows. The stained-glass windows will be carefully removed and reinstated elsewhere on site. C) Partial demolition of sections of the existing pitched roofs to accommodate new rooflights. D) Replacement of three non-original timber entrance doors with new timber-framed doors incorporating fixed glazed panels. E) Removal of one non-original internal partition wall. F) Construction of new internal partition walls to facilitate the proposed residential layout. G) Hard and soft landscaping, provision of external communal amenity space for the residents of the proposed apartments together with ancillary bicycle and bin stores, and all associated site development works above and below ground within the curtilage of the site	Details...
2.9km	18/03/2026	N/A	Ballykenny , Newtownforbes , Longford	proposed demolition of existing agricultural shed together with the proposed construction of a 5 bay slatted shed with underground effluent storage tanks	Details...
2.9km	13/03/2026	N/A	Ballykenny , Newtownforbes , Longford	proposed demolition of existing agricultural shed together with the proposed construction of a 5 bay slatted shed with underground effluent storage tanks	Details...
2.3km	26/02/2026	CONDITIONAL	Kilmacannon , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford	the construction of proposed extensions to north, south and east elevations together with amendments to fenestration of the existing west elevation on the existing bungalow type dwelling house. The proposed extensions include: 1. single storey extension to south elevation; 2. single storey to east elevation; 3. single storey garage & utility extension to north elevation. The proposed amendments to fenestration include: 1. the relocation of front door to the west elevation of the dwelling; 2. installation of new window to existing front door ope to south elevation of projection ; 3. installation of new window to north elevation of projection; 4. enlarging of sitting room window on west elevation of projection together with all associated site works	Details...
2.8km	16/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballagh , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford	demolition of existing garage and for construction of steel framed building, new entrance, boundary wall and all ancillary site works	Details...
2.8km	12/12/2025	N/A	Ballagh , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford	demolition of existing garage and for construction of steel framed building, new entrance, boundary wall and all ancillary site works	Details...
1.9km	08/09/2025	UNCONDITIONAL	Newtownforbes , Co. Longford	of PL 19/204 - proposed construction of a residential development of 8 no. dwelling houses consisting of 6 no. three bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses, 2 no. two bedroom single storey semi-detached type dwelling houses, entrances, access road, boundary fence/walls, green open space, demolition of existing detached domestic garage to the rear of the applicants existing dwelling house, proposed connections to the existing foul sewer, surface water & watermain networks servicing the village of Newtownforbes and all ancillary works	Details...
2.4km	28/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	No. 28 Cluain Doire , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford	the proposed construction of a single storey extension to the side of existing two storey semi-detached type dwelling house and all ancillary site works	Details...
2.2km	20/06/2025	CONDITIONAL	Carrickmoyragh , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford	the proposed construction of a bungalow type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fence/wall, suitable onsite treatment system with polishing filter and all ancillary site works	Details...
2.7km	16/05/2025	CONDITIONAL	Lisnabo , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford	proposed construction of a two storey type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fence/wall, suitable onsite treatment system with polishing filter and all ancillary site works	Details...
2.4km	28/02/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballagh , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford	domestic garage, fuel storage and storage shed and all associated works	Details...
2.3km	07/06/2024	CONDITIONAL	Allen Park , Lamagh , Newtownforbes	the proposed erection of signage along the adjacent N4 National Road within the confines of the applicants landholding and all ancillary site works	Details...

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