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More than 500 applications for retention permission submitted locally since 2024
An investigation by the Irish Independent on the "build first, ask for permission later" culture revealed more than half of all retention applications lodged since January 2024 have been approved by local authorities across the country.
Feb 7, 2026 13:26
Councillors highlight major delays in land transfer process in Leitrim
Dromod councillor Sean McGowan says constituents are complaining about long delays in getting properties registered in their name.
Nov 8, 2025 14:07
Major extension planned for Roscommon secondary school
An application for upgrade works proposed for Roscommon Community College has been submitted to county planners.
Oct 26, 2025 12:21
Longford GAA club seeks permission for grounds upgrade
Ardagh & Moydow GAA club in Longford has applied to Longford County Council for renovation works at their grounds.
Oct 19, 2025 13:56
Plans lodged for 20 new apartments at The Chestnuts in Mullingar
The application proposes to demolish existing two-storey and one-storey residential dwellings at The Chestnuts estate and construct twenty new apartments.
Apr 13, 2025 09:42
Planning permissions lodged for works at local Ulster Bank
Internal works to remove ATMs, furniture and merchandise is also included as part of the application.
Sep 29, 2023 10:59
Greenlight for works on former Longford Bank
The bank became vacant when the company left the Irish market at the end of April.
Jun 20, 2023 11:42
Council refuse planning for Roscommon telecom mast
In their decision, Roscommon County Planners rejected the application on 3 conditions.
Mar 16, 2023 07:52
One in ten planning permissions refused by local authorities in 2021
The national grant rate for permissions in 2021 was 88.5 percent, with the Shannonside region seeing higher levels on average.
Jan 4, 2023 13:32
Planning sought for former Granard Bank of Ireland building
The Bank closed last year following the withdrawal of services.
Nov 2, 2022 14:07
Solar power plans for popular Longford filling station
Hanlon's Gala store on the Dublin road is the third well known business in the town seeking the installation of the panels
Aug 26, 2022 09:19
Council to call for free electricity for locals if wind farm greenlit
Councillor John Keogh submitted that any household within 3KM of a wind turbine should receive free electricity
Jul 26, 2022 07:51
Planning approval upheld for new Carrick on Shannon McDonalds
The application was granted by Leitrim County Council last year before an appeal was brought to An Bord Pleanála.
Jun 10, 2022 12:27
Two Longford businesses planning major solar panel installation
Planners at Longford County Council will decide on the application next month.
Jun 3, 2022 13:09Shannonside Newsletter
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