Planning decision made on protected Longford town structure
The application concerns The Gate Lodge, a 18th century structure situated at the entrance of Saint Mel's College.
Longford County Council have granted planning permission for varying works, including an element of demolition, to be carried out on a protected structure in Longford town.
The applicants, St Mel’s Diocesan Trust, filed for permission in relation to work on The Gate Lodge, a 18th century structure situated at the entrance of Saint Mel's College on St Mel’s Road/Major Wells Road.
The works involved the “retention of roof repairs; the demolition of garage to east and toilet block to south; new extension to east and south, alteration and upgrade of existing dwelling and all associated internal and external works.”
In granting permission, the council attached four conditions.
It was stipulated that all works are to be carried out under the supervision of a suitably qualified conservation professional and by a contractor with proven experience in historic buildings.
All conditions listed were in “the interest of protecting the architectural character of the protected structure, ensuring high-quality design, materials, and workmanship, and securing the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.”
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