Renovation and extension of rebuilt house with new roof and drainage system

Gary & Sile Mulvihill have applied to Longford County Council for permission to retain and renovate a house at Cleraun, Newtowncashel, Co. Longford. The dwelling, which was rebuilt after the original house on the site was demolished, is to undergo a series of alterations and extensions, including a redesigned roof. The proposal also calls for the decommissioning of the existing septic tank and percolation area and the installation of a proprietary treatment system and new percolation area, together with all ancillary site works as shown in the submitted drawings.

The application, reference 2660115, was received by the council on 10 April 2026. The council’s decision code is CONDITIONAL, with a decision due on 4 June 2026. The council announced that it had made a decision on 25 May 2026, approving the proposed works under the stated conditions.

The project is part of the council’s broader housing agenda for 2026, which includes the delivery of new social homes and the maintenance of existing ones. In a recent statement, the council’s Chief Executive highlighted the importance of developing, improving and acquiring quality and sustainable homes to meet the needs of people in County Longford. The council is also working with Approved Housing Bodies and the private sector to accelerate delivery and bring vacant properties back into use.

The proposed renovation and extension at Cleraun will therefore be carried out under the council’s conditional approval, subject to the conditions set out in the decision. The work will involve significant structural changes to the existing dwelling, a new roof design and the replacement of the old septic and drainage system with a modern treatment solution.

For more details, see the Longford County Council planning file 2660115.

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