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Planning in Longford

Approved
100%
19 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Longford in the last 24 months, from Warrington Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Warrington Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Longford

Postcode districts

WA2 110 applications in the last 12 monthsWA5 166 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Warrington Borough Council

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About Longford

Longford is the largest town in County Longford, Ireland, with a population of 10,952 as of the 2022 census, accounting for about one third of the county's residents. Strategically located at the junction of the N4 and N5 roads, it serves as a key transit point for traffic between Dublin and County Mayo, as well as north County Roscommon. The town is well-connected by rail, with Longford railway station on the Dublin-Sligo line, making it a vital hub for commuters in the region.

Property prices in Longford show an average sale price of £252,351, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Longford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Longford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Longford?
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Longford. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Longford?
The average planning decision time near Longford is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Longford?
The planning approval rate near Longford is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Longford?
The most common type of planning application near Longford is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Longford?
You can search and track planning applications near Longford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.