Planning application · Longford County Council

A protected structure, Reg No. 269 at Maria Edgeworth Visitor Centre, Ballymahon Road Edgeworthstown

Maria Edgeworth Visitor Centre, Ballymahon Road Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford

2660311 · LongfordLodged

up to 2 storeys · 0.057 ha · Lodged

Planning application 2660311 to Longford County Council: A protected structure, Reg No. 269, at Maria Edgeworth Visitor Centre, Ballymahon Road Edgeworthstown. A council decision is due by 24 November 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council decision due

Key facts

Reference
2660311
Planning authority
Longford County Council
Received
30 Sept 2026
Decision due
24 Nov 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
Civic or community
Site area
0.057 ha

Proposed development

a protected structure, Reg No. 269. The development will consist of alterations and extension to the existing building to create new exhibition spaces, community engagement space, staff office, reception, toilets, lift, stairs and associated ancillary spaces. Alterations to the existing building include repairs and thermal upgrade to the building envelope, upgrade works to floors, repair / replacement of windows, mechanical and electrical upgrade, demolition of non-original flat roof extension to side of property, demolition of free-standing ancillary structures to the northeast of the property and partial demolition of existing entrance wall for accessibility. The proposed extension works will include the erection of two storey structures to the rear and side of the property and single storey extension with building signage to the front of the property and all associated site works

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 24 Nov 2026.

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