Renovation and extension to existing 2 Storey dwelling to include proposed new roof

Francis and Nimrata Rodrigues have applied to Longford County Council for permission to renovate and extend a two‑storey dwelling on Main Street in Ballymahon. The proposal includes a new roof, a rear extension and amendments to the building’s elevations, together with all ancillary site works. The application was received on 7 April 2026 and the council’s decision, coded as CONDITIONAL, was made on 18 May 2026 with a decision due date of 1 June 2026.

The council’s planning file (reference 2660108) records the applicant’s request and the conditional nature of the approval, indicating that certain conditions will need to be satisfied before the works can proceed. The decision does not yet confirm the exact timing of the construction, but it allows the Rodrigues to move forward subject to the council’s conditions.

This local planning decision comes against the backdrop of Longford County Council’s 2026 housing strategy, which emphasises the delivery of new social homes and the maintenance of existing ones. Chief Executive Paddy Mahon said that housing remains the council’s priority, while Director of Services for Housing Samantha Healy highlighted the need to tackle housing pressures through careful planning and collaboration. The council is also working with Approved Housing Bodies and the private sector to accelerate delivery and bring vacant properties back into use.

The Ballymahon application is one of several projects that illustrate the council’s ongoing focus on improving housing supply and quality in County Longford. While the Rodrigues’ proposal is specific to a single property, it reflects the broader effort to address local housing needs and to create sustainable, community‑focused developments.

For more details, see the Longford County Council planning file 2660108.

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