The proposed change of use of the ground floor level of existing former public house into

Cassidy Blinds Ltd has applied to Longford County Council for a change of use at 1 Dublin Street & Chapel Lane, Longford. The proposal seeks to convert the ground floor of the former public house into retail or commercial premises. In addition to the change of use, the company plans alterations to the existing facades and the erection of a new shopfront, together with all ancillary site works.

The application was submitted on 28 April 2026 and carries decision code “CONDITIONAL”. The council’s decision deadline was set for 22 June 2026, but the matter was decided on 10 June 2026. The planning file (ref 2660142) lists Brendan McVeigh as the architect/agent representing Cassidy Blinds Ltd.

The proposed works would give the historic building a new commercial role while retaining its external character through the planned facade changes. The conditional nature of the decision suggests that certain conditions will need to be met before construction can proceed, although the specific conditions are not detailed in the available information.

Local residents and business owners have expressed interest in how the change could affect footfall on Dublin Street, but no further commentary has been provided by the council or the applicant at this stage. The decision reflects the council’s ongoing review of adaptive reuse projects within the town centre.

For more detail see the Longford County Council planning file (ref 2660142) and local news coverage.

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