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File Photo: Planners have given the green light to AMC Developments Ltd to proceed with the construction of 42 new houses at Connaught Road, Longford town
Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a significant housing development in Longford town.
Longford County Council planners have given the green light to AMC Developments Ltd to proceed with the construction of 42 new houses at Connaught Road, Longford town.
The proposed project will also involve the demolition of existing onsite derelict structures.
The granting of planning permission came with fourteen conditions attached.
The 42 houses will comprise 14 three bedroom two storey semi-detached houses, 8 three bedroom two storey terraced houses in two blocks of four units and 20 two bedroom two storey terraced houses in five blocks of four units.
The plan submitted by AMC Developments Ltd also incorporates a proposed link road previously granted full planning permission under planning reference number PL17/148 and subsequent extension of duration of planning permission planning reference number PL21/192.
The development also incorporates internal access road, green open space, boundary fence/walls, proposed connections into the existing foul sewer, surface water and watermains networks of Longford Town and all ancillary works.
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