New single-storey house with garage at Rathcline, Lanesborough

Anne O’Reilly, Padraig O’Reilly and Áine Stoneham have applied to Longford County Council to construct a new single‑storey dwelling on a site in Rathcline, Lanesborough. The proposal includes a detached garage and an onsite treatment system, as well as boundary walls, entrance works and other site preparation measures. The application, submitted on 9 April 2026, was granted a conditional decision by the council on 25 May 2026, with the decision due to be finalised on 3 June 2026. The council’s decision code is listed as CONDITIONAL, indicating that the approval is subject to certain conditions being met before construction can commence.

The planning file, reference 2660112, lists Adriana Navarro as the architect or agent for the project. The site address is recorded as Rathcline, Lanesborough, Co Longford. The council’s decision notes that the proposed works comprise a single‑storey dwelling house, a detached garage, entrance, boundary fence or wall, an onsite treatment system with a polishing filter, and all ancillary site works. No further details on the design or specifications are provided in the council’s public record.

While the council has announced a 2026 housing plan that focuses on delivering new social homes and maintaining existing ones, this particular application appears to be a private residential development. The council’s broader housing strategy, as outlined in a January 2026 announcement, emphasises collaboration with approved housing bodies and the private sector to accelerate delivery and bring vacant properties back into use. However, the Rathcline proposal is not described as part of that social housing programme.

The conditional approval means that the developers will need to satisfy the council’s conditions before construction can begin. These conditions typically cover matters such as compliance with planning regulations, environmental impact, and site preparation. Once satisfied, the developers can proceed with building the house, garage and associated works.

For more details, see the Longford County Council planning file 2660112.

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