Cloonfin, Ballinalee, Co Longford
Proposed development
The retention of foundations and permission for the construction of a two-storey dwelling house, proprietary wastewater treatment system, tertiary treatment unit/polishing filter, associated site development works and all ancillary works. The Significant Further Information relates to: a revised site suitability assessment and site characterisation report prepared in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice –domestic waste water treatment systems (Population Equivalent =10), 2021; a completed local need form together with supporting documentation; and a revised development description clarifying that the proposal relates to retention permission and permission for new development as a standalone development
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Decision due
- 20 May 2026
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 217.4 m²
Timeline
Application received
18 Dec 2025
Council asked for further information
10 Feb 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
23 Apr 2026
Decision due
20 May 2026
Decision: conditional
19 May 2026
Grant issued
19 Jun 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
of PL 20/208 to construct a two storey type dwelling house, detached garage for domestic use, proprietary waste water treatment system with percolation area and attached ancillary site works
proposed construction of a two storey type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fence/wall, suitable onsite treatment system with polishing filter and all ancillary site works
demolition works to the North West (front) and South East (rear) elevations of the existing dwelling, the demolition of existing sheds to the North West (front) and North East (side) of the existing dwelling. Proposed new works include a single storey extension to the North East (side) and South East (rear) elevations providing new living areas and bedrooms and new proposed storey and a half extension to the North West (front) elevation to provide 1 no. new first floor bedroom, ensuite and wardrobe area, upgrade of existing roof and fenestration, along with all new internal modifications, the decommissioning of existing septic tank and percolation area and the installation of proprietary wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter, upgrade of existing site entrance and all ancillary site works
to erect new dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance, boundary walls, piers with sewerage treatment system & percolation area
to construct a two storey type dwelling house, detached garage for domestic use, proprietary waste water treatment system with percolation area and attached ancillary site works
construction of a three bay slatted shed to house cattle and ancillary works (i.e. concrete yards, gates and boundaries) all for agricultural purposes only in existing farmyard