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Rachel and Leigh Kelly of Lisnagrish, Dublin Road, Edgeworthstown have applied to Longford County Council for permission to place a temporary mobile home at the rear of their existing house. The proposal is for an approximate two‑year period and includes connecting the dwelling to the property’s existing sewage treatment system – comprising a septic tank and percolation area – as well as all ancillary site works required.

The application was lodged with the council on 14 May 2026, under reference number 2625. The council set a decision deadline of 8 July 2026, but the matter was resolved earlier when the council issued its decision on 23 June 2026. The decision code recorded is REFUSED, meaning the council has rejected the request in its current form.

The refusal follows the council’s standard review process for temporary dwellings that rely on existing on‑site sewage treatment facilities. While the application detailed the intended duration and technical connections, it did not satisfy the council’s criteria for such a temporary structure at this site. No appeal or further action has been announced by the applicants as of the latest update.

The decision is part of the council’s routine planning work in Edgeworthstown, where local residents often seek approvals for short‑term housing solutions. The council remains available to discuss alternative arrangements should the Kellys wish to pursue a different approach that meets regulatory requirements.

For further information on the application and the council’s decision, see the Longford County Council planning file (Reference 2625).

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