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  1. planningPlanning record updated: conversion of attic of my dwelling house to living accommodation, and all...
  2. planningPlanning application received: the proposed construction of an 8 bay slatted shed with underground effluent...
  3. planningPlanning record updated: (a) retention & completion of existing dwelling for which planning permission was...
  4. planningPlanning application received: the proposed construction of an 8 bay slatted shed with underground effluent...
  5. planningPlanning record updated: proposed change of use of a former hair/beauty salon into a coffee shop and all...
  6. planningPlanning record updated: the proposed construction of a grain store agricultural type building and all...
  7. planningPlanning application received: the construction of proposed extensions to north, south and east elevations...
  8. planningPlanning record updated: the proposed change of use of the ground floor level of existing dwelling house...
  9. planningPlanning application received: to convert & extend existing building into a one bedroom apartment, connect...
  10. planningPlanning application received: the following; (A) retention & completion of existing dwelling for which...
  11. planningPlanning application received: amendments to existing dwelling to include a) demolition of domestic shed and...
  12. planningChurch converted to 8 apartments with external and internal alterations

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Planning record updated: conversion of attic of my dwelling house to living accommodation, and all associated works. Significant Further Informat

Source status: PUBLICATION REQUIRED → NEW APPLICATION; Decision due date: not supplied → 2026-10-15; Proposal description: conversion of attic of my dwelling house to living accommodation, and all associated works → 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…

Ann Casey
File ref: 2628 · Longford County Council
23 Sep 2026 · Longford County Council (Planning)

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Planning application received: the proposed construction of an 8 bay slatted shed with underground effluent storage tank, adjoining feed passages toget

Ciaran McGrath — 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

Ciaran McGrath
File ref: 2660295 · Longford County Council
17 Sep 2026 · Longford County Council (Planning)

Planning application received: the construction of proposed extensions to north, south and east elevations together with amendments to fenestration of

Cynthia Geelan — 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 &…

Cynthia Geelan
File ref: 2613 · Longford County Council
28 Aug 2026 · Longford County Council (Planning)

Church converted to 8 apartments with external and internal alterations

Frank Kelly is proposing to convert Saint Michael's Convent of Mercy Church in Newtownforbes into 8 residential apartments, moving away from its current use as a restaurant and office space. The work will involve changes to the building's exterior—including new windows and rooflights—plus internal reconfiguration to create the apartments. A separate protected convent building on the site won't be…

Frank Kelly
File ref: 2660107 · Longford County Council
25 May 2026 · Longford County Council (Planning)