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The two existing three-storey dwellings are situated on Lanesboro’s Main Street
Longford County Council has received an application for planning permission to refurbish and convert 2 existing 3-storey dwellings situated on Lanesboro’s Main Street. The change of use for the dwellings, which are currently derelict, has been cited as “tourist /guest accommodation.”
Read more: Longford projects unable to proceed due to €5 million voids deficit
The application - which was lodged by local pharmacist and businessman Gareth Johnson with a registered company address of Johnstown Pharmacy, Main Street, Lanesboro - also involves amendments to the layout and elevations.
The change of use to tourist/guest short term accommodation would include the provision of one 4-bedroom unit, as well as two 2-bedroom self-contained units with upgrade of access, parking, bicycle parking, storage and ancillary works.
PICTURES | Inside the Longford property with bar and gym sold by CAB for €79,000
The Longford Planning Authority is due to make a decision by November 12th
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