Planning near you · Longford · Ref 2660073

(1) New single storey shared link reception area (133 sqm), also linked at roof…

Rear of St Mel’s Cathedral Dublin Street , & Teallach Íosa Family Centre , St. Mel’s Road

Permission granted with conditions

Council decision recorded: August 12, 2026

Applicant: Teallach Íosa Family Centre Development Committee
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

10 Mar 2026Application received
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NPAD · source SHA-256: fe5de7223e0510f794ccf8fa6dc4ae9fbb15bbf4e95752fff7536f6fbe090a3e · field: ReceivedDate
21 Apr 2026Further information requested
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NPAD · source SHA-256: fe5de7223e0510f794ccf8fa6dc4ae9fbb15bbf4e95752fff7536f6fbe090a3e · field: FIRequestDate
20 Jul 2026Further information received
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NPAD · source SHA-256: fe5de7223e0510f794ccf8fa6dc4ae9fbb15bbf4e95752fff7536f6fbe090a3e · field: FIRecDate
12 Aug 2026Council decisionGranted with conditions
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NPAD · source SHA-256: fe5de7223e0510f794ccf8fa6dc4ae9fbb15bbf4e95752fff7536f6fbe090a3e · field: DecisionDate
14 Sep 2026Grant recorded
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NPAD · source SHA-256: fe5de7223e0510f794ccf8fa6dc4ae9fbb15bbf4e95752fff7536f6fbe090a3e · field: GrantDate

What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Rear of St Mel’s Cathedral Dublin Street , & Teallach Íosa Family Centre , St. Mel’s Road. Proposal excerpt: “(1) New single storey shared link reception area (133 sqm), also linked at roof podium level, between crypt St Mel’s Cathedral and Teallach Íosa Family Centre including lobby, plant and storge areas; (2) removal of exist…”

Sources disagree on some fields. The latest reported value is shown; differences require review.

Location & nearby applications

Rear of St Mel’s Cathedral Dublin Street , & Teallach Íosa Family Centre , St. Mel’s Road

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

works to a PROTECTED STRUCTURE ref. 517 as follows: retention of roof repairs; demolition of garage to east & toilet block to…Under 100 m · Gate Lodge St Mel's College , Saint Mel's Road Major's Well Road , TownsparksRef 2660017 · Permission granted with conditions
the proposed partial change of use of existing ground floor level currently used as commercial space into part commercial/par…About 100 m · No. 16 Dublin Street , Longford , Co. LongfordRef 2660215 · Further Information
the removal of storage areas & the erection of 4 no. own-door apartments with parking spaces, connection into existing on-sit…About 200 m · Rear 37 & rear 38 Ballymahon Street , LongfordRef 2531 · Permission granted with conditions
(Ref No. 25/31) of the removal of storage areas and the erection of 4 No. own-door apartments with parking spaces, connection…About 200 m · Rear of No. 37 & Rear of No. 38 Ballymahon Street , Longford , and fronting onto Breadens Lane and Saints QuarterRef 2619 · Refused
the following for a.) Partial demolition of a single storey storage at the rear. b.) Proposed construction of two storey rear…About 300 m · Monaghan's Craft Butchers , 2 Killashee Street , LongfordRef 2660146 · Permission granted with conditions

Documents & sources

Longford County Council · Reference 2660073

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: fe5de7223e0510f794ccf8fa6dc4ae9fbb15bbf4e95752fff7536f6fbe090a3e

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: fe5de7223e0510f794ccf8fa6dc4ae9fbb15bbf4e95752fff7536f6fbe090a3e

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:00:47.437195+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

(1) New single storey shared link reception area (133 sqm), also linked at roof podium level, between crypt St Mel’s Cathedral and Teallach Íosa Family Centre including lobby, plant and storge areas; (2) removal of existing bridge and adjustment of stone balustrade at podium level; (3) Alterations to Teallach Íosa Family Centre to remove part of upper level and rearrange internal layout including upgrade of WC facilities; (4) repairs to roof to Teallach Íosa Family Centre including alteration of roof profile at west end, new dormers to south end and proposed PV/ solar panel to southern pitch; (5) repair and alteration of windows to Teallach Íosa Family Centre; (6) Minor relocation of external podium steps to northwestern corner; (7) Adjust external levels including removal of ramp and steps to current Teallach Íosa Family Centre entrance (east) and relocation of adjacent existing entrance gates fronting St. Mel’s Road; (8) Mechanical & electrical upgrade to Teallach Íosa Family Centre and all ancillary works, a PROTECTED STRUCTURE (Ref. 450.)

Application details

Reference: 2660073
Applicant: Teallach Íosa Family Centre Development Committee
Site address: Rear of St Mel’s Cathedral Dublin Street , & Teallach Íosa Family Centre , St. Mel’s Road
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Permission granted with conditions
Date received: March 10, 2026
Decision due: August 16, 2026
Council decision date: August 12, 2026
Authority: Longford County Council

Source differences

Source status: {"ePlan": "DECISION MADE", "NPAD": "APPLICATION FINALISED"}
Proposal description: {"ePlan": "(1) New single storey shared link reception area (133 sqm), also linked at roof podium level, betwee...", "NPAD": "(1) New single storey shared link reception area (133 sqm), also linked at roof podium level, between crypt St Mel’s Cathedral and Teallach Íosa Family Centre including lobby, plant and storge areas; (2) removal of existing bridge and adjustment of stone balustrade at podium level; (3) Alterations to Teallach Íosa Family Centre to remove part of upper level and rearrange internal layout including upgrade of WC facilities; (4) repairs to roof to Teallach Íosa Family Centre including alteration of roof profile at west end, new dormers to south end and proposed PV/ solar panel to southern pitch; (5) repair and alteration of windows to Teallach Íosa Family Centre; (6) Minor relocation of external podium steps to northwestern corner; (7) Adjust external levels including removal of ramp and steps to current Teallach Íosa Family Centre entrance (east) and relocation of adjacent existing entrance gates fronting St. Mel’s Road; (8) Mechanical & electrical upgrade to Teallach Íosa Family Centre and all ancillary works, a PROTECTED STRUCTURE (Ref. 450.)"}
Site address: {"ePlan": "Rear of St Mel’s Cathedral, Dublin Street & Teallach Íosa Family Centre St. Mel’s Road Longford", "NPAD": "Rear of St Mel’s Cathedral Dublin Street , & Teallach Íosa Family Centre , St. Mel’s Road"}
detail_url: {"ePlan": "https://www.eplanning.ie/LongfordCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660073/0", "NPAD": "http://www.eplanning.ie/LongfordCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660073/0"}

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