Infrastructure · Co. Longford

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

Granted 12 Aug 2026

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Key facts

  • Planning application 2660073 at Rear of St Mel’s Cathedral Dublin Street, & Teallach Íosa Family Centre, St. Mel’s Road, Co. Longford: New single storey shared link reception area.
  • The applicant is Teallach Íosa Family Centre Development Committee. The agent is Nick Sweeney.
  • It was received by Longford County Council on 10 Mar 2026.
  • Status: Granted 12 Aug 2026.
  • Permission was granted on 12 Aug 2026 and no site start has been filed yet. The next step is a commencement notice, filed before building work begins; the start date and who will build it are not known yet.

Source: the Longford County Council planning register, checked 2 Sep 2026. Open the council's file

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What and where

New single storey shared link reception area

(1) New single storey shared link reception area (133 m²), 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.)

Location
St. Mel’s Road, Co. Longford Map
Planning reference
2660073
Applicant
Teallach Íosa Family Centre Development Committee

Numbers and dates

Floor area
133 m²
Project type
Infrastructure
Received
10 Mar 2026
Granted
12 Aug 2026
Protected structure
Yes

Timeline

  1. Application received
  2. Granted

Outlook

What happens next

Permission was granted on 12 Aug 2026 and no site start has been filed yet. The next step is a commencement notice, filed before building work begins; the start date and who will build it are not known yet.

Work packages named so far

  • Conservation work to a protected structureNamed in the application description
  • Roads and site development worksNamed in the application description

An outlook from the planning record, not a tender or a confirmed start date.

Documents and evidence

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  • Council planning fileThe application file 2660073 on eplanning.ie: drawings, reports and the decision.Open the council's file

How we know this

From the Longford County Council planning register, checked 2 Sep 2026. We link to the council's own file so you can check the official record before you act.

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