4 apartments replacing storage areas on Ballymahon Street

Louis Herterich Junior, a local businessman, had submitted a planning application to Longford County Council to demolish the storage units at the rear of numbers 37 and 38 Ballymahon Street in Ballymahon, Co Longford. The proposal called for the erection of four new apartments, each with its own entrance, alongside parking spaces and connections to the existing surface and foul drains on the site. The application, recorded under outline permission reference 25/31, was received by the council on 17 April 2026 and was due for decision on 24 August 2026.

On 19 August 2026 the council issued a decision code REFUSED, rejecting the plans. The decision was made by the council’s planning committee, which considered the impact of the proposed development on the surrounding area, the adequacy of the proposed drainage connections, and the suitability of the site for residential use. The council’s refusal means that the storage units will remain in place and the four apartments will not be constructed.

The decision notice, which is publicly available through the council’s planning portal, confirms that the application was turned down this week. The council’s refusal follows a review of the proposal’s compliance with local planning policies and the assessment of the site’s suitability for the proposed residential development.

The rejection of the application is part of the council’s ongoing work to manage development in the town, ensuring that new projects meet the required standards for safety, infrastructure and community impact. While the applicant may appeal the decision, the current outcome means that the storage units at the rear of Ballymahon Street will continue to serve their existing purpose.

For further details, readers can consult the Longford County Council planning file (Ref No. 25/31) and the council’s decision notice on the council’s website.

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