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Planning permission in Longford

Planning permission in Longford is decided by Longford County Council. Search Longford planning applications, see recent decisions and notices, and check how often projects are granted. Here is how planning applications have gone in Longford over the last 5 years.

Granted in Longford

114 granted, 12 refused in the last 5 years. That is the same as the Longford average.

Applications
153

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
126

Granted or refused

Typical wait
7weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
37%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in Longford

The latest granted and refused applications decided by Longford County Council. Wording is trimmed and never includes applicant names.

Granted
The proposed renovations to an existing single-storey dwelling house together with the construction of a proposed single-storey extension to the...
Dublin Road, Longford, Co. Longford, reference 2660232
13 Oct 2026
Refused
Retention & completion of construction works to an existing boiler house type structure, consisting of a single storey extension & construction of...
No. 16 Templemichael Glebe, Longford, Co. Longford, reference 2660157
25 Jun 2026
Granted
Single storey extension (82sqm) to side of detached single storey multi-purpose building to west boundary and all ancillary works
Attic House, Major's Well Road, Deanscurragh, reference 2660159
25 Jun 2026
Granted
The proposed change of use of the ground floor level of existing former public house into retail/commercial space together with proposed...
1 Dublin Street & Chapel Lane, Longford, Co. Longford, reference 2660142
10 Jun 2026
Granted
The construction of: (1) a 1,241.25m2, three storey community health facility (comprising consultation spaces, meeting rooms, offices and support...
Lands at the former Longford Creamery Site, Connaught Road, Longford, reference 2560168
27 Apr 2026
Granted
The proposed construction of a standalone single-storey gym building incorporating gym/fitness areas, changing & toilet facilities, storage &...
Longford Rugby Club, Demesne, Longford, reference 2660033
19 Mar 2026
Refused
A single storey flat roof, independent access extension to existing building, for office use, with existing pedestrian access and associated...
Bridge Street, Abbeycartron Td, County Longford, reference 2660024
19 Mar 2026
Granted
The proposed construction of a two storey type dwelling house with detached garage, entrance, boundary wall/fence, sewerage to service the...
Demesne Lane, Battery Road, Longford Co. Longford, reference 2660025
13 Mar 2026

Longford planning applications per year

Applications received each year. The coloured part of each bar is the share granted. The outlined bar is the year so far.

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Common questions about Longford planning

Do I need planning permission in Longford?

The rules are national, so the same exemptions apply in Longford as everywhere else. Many small projects, such as some single-storey rear extensions, are exempt under S.I. 600/2001. Longford County Council decides applications here, and a site in a protected area or a protected structure has fewer exemptions.

Who decides planning applications in Longford?

Longford County Council is the planning authority for Longford. It must decide within eight weeks of a valid application, unless it asks for further information.

How many planning applications are granted in Longford?

90 in 100 decided applications in Longford were granted over the last 5 years, from 126 decisions.

Source: National Planning Application Database and council planning registers, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data is a guide and may be out of date, so check with the council. Applicant names are never published.