For development at Saint Michael's Convent of Mercy Church (a protected structure, RPS No. 445).

Application details

Planning reference

2660107

Council

Longford County Council

Proposal description

For development at Saint Michael's Convent of Mercy Church (a protected structure, RPS No. 445). The Former Sisters of Mercy Convent (a protected structure, RPS No. 526) is within the curtilage of the development site; but it is not subject to any works. The development will consist of: A) Change of use from the church’s most recently permitted commercial uses (restaurant, offices, exhibition, conference, educational and studio) to residential use comprising 8 no. apartments. B) Alterations to the external façades, including: partial demolition of four sections of the existing external wall; replacement of two non-original windows with new glazed units; and removal of two existing stained-glass windows to be replaced with new glazed windows. The stained-glass windows will be carefully removed and reinstated elsewhere on site. C) Partial demolition of sections of the existing pitched roofs to accommodate new rooflights. D) Replacement of three non-original timber entrance doors with new timber-framed doors incorporating fixed glazed panels. E) Removal of one non-original internal partition wall. F) Construction of new internal partition walls to facilitate the proposed residential layout. G) Hard and soft landscaping, provision of external communal amenity space for the residents of the proposed apartments together with ancillary bicycle and bin stores, and all associated site development works above and below ground within the curtilage of the site

Location / address

Saint Michael’s Convent of Mercy Church, The Courtyard, Newtownforbes

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

3 Apr 2026

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

25 May 2026

Final grant date

26 Jun 2026

Appeal lodged

22 Jun 2026

Appeal decision

Invalid - fee S.127(1)(f)

Appeal decision date

22 Jun 2026