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Can it be built in Longford?
Water, electricity, planning and housing starts in Longford, from the operators' own registers.
In Longford, 3 of 19 settlements have no spare wastewater capacity and 0 have limited capacity; 3 of 8 substations show no spare demand capacity; 68 homes were started in the past 12 months (1.5 per 1,000 people).
13th of 26 by share of settlements at red16th of 26 by share of constrained substations26th of 26 by homes started per 1,000 people
Wastewater3 red · 0 amberof 19 settlements; 3 with upgrades planned or underwayElectricity38% constrained3 of 8 substations with no spare demand capacityPlanning, 12 months316 applications101 homes granted · refusal rate 9.9%Homes started, 12 months68-48.9% on the year · 1.5 per 1,000 peopleMedian home price€200k381 sales in 12 months
Wastewater capacity
| Settlement | Plant | Capacity | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeylara | Abbeycourt (Abbeylara) WWTP | Red | |
| Culyfad - Woodlands Park | Culyfad ‐ Woodlands Park WWTP | Red | Yes |
| Meathas Truim (Edgeworthstown) | Edgeworthstown WWTP | Red | Yes |
| Abbeyshrule | Abbeyshrule WWTP | Green | |
| Ardagh (LD) | Ardagh (LD) WWTP | Green | |
| Aughnacliffe | Aughnacliffe WWTP | Green | |
| Ballinalee | Ballinalee WWTP | Green | |
| Ballinamuck | Ballinamuck WWTP | Green | |
| Ballymahon | Ballymahon WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Clondra | Clondra WWTP | Green | |
| Colehill | Colehill WWTP | Green | |
| Drumlish | Drumlish WWTP | Green | |
| Enybegs - Crannlur | Enybegs ‐ Crannlur WWTP | Green | |
| Granard | Granard WWTP | Green | |
| Kenagh | Kenagh WWTP | Green | |
| Killashee | Killashee WWTP | Green | |
| Legan | Legan WWTP | Green | |
| Longford | Longford WWTP | Green | |
| Newtownforbes | Newtownforbes WWTP | Green |
Electricity substations
Spare demand capacityNone
| Substation | Class | Demand MVA | Gen MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGHAMORE (124000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| FINEA (587000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| GLEBE (416000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.8 | 6.0 |
| BALLYMAHON (076000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.1 | 6.0 |
| EDGEWORTHSTOWN (130000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.5 | 6.0 |
| LANESBORO (686000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| LONGFORD (049000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.2 | 5.3 |
| RICHMOND (713000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 2.8 | 6.0 |
Planning
Applications lodged in Longford, data to 29 Oct 2026. Median decision time 49 days.
By town (within ~3 km)
| Town | Applications (12m) | Homes granted | One-off houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longford | 32 | 9 | 1 |
| Ballymahon | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| Newtownforbes | 17 | 5 | 0 |
| Ballinalee | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Granard | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Aughnacliffe | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Ballinamuck | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Drumlish | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Edgeworthstown | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Legan | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Lanesborough | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Abbeylara | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Moyne | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Killashee | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Keenagh | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| Abbeyshrule | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Ardagh | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Moydow | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Large schemes (50+ homes)
54 homes · Former Longford Creamery Site , and adjoining Residential Site , Connaught Road LongfordPending
the demolition of on-site derelict structures, together with the construction of a residential development of 54 no. dwelling houses, comprising 10 no. one-bedroom, single-storey semi-detached houses, 2 no. two-bedroom single-storey detached houses, 4 no. three-bedroom 2-storey semi-detached houses, 20 no. two-bedroom 2-storey terraced houses in 4 no. blocks: 1 block of 4 units, 2 blocks of 5 unit
ref 2660023 · lodged 26 Jan 2026 · council file
80 homes · Aghadegnan , Longford , County LongfordWithdrawn
the construction of 80 no. two storey residential units comprising 18 no. 3 bed semi-detached units (115 sq. m. floor area each) and 62 no. 3 bed terrace units (24 no. @ 115 sq. m. and 38 no. @ 124 sq. m. floor area) and a two-storey childcare facility (270 sq. m. floor area) with play area, set down area, 11 no. car parking spaces including 1 no. accessible space and 4 no. cycle parking spaces. A
ref 2560017 · lodged 30 Jan 2025 · council file
Housing starts
Public projects in Longford
| Project | Stage | Cost | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Edgeworthstown Regeneration | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Longford County Council |
| Historic Granard Motte Project | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Longford County Council |
| Longford Connected | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Longford County Council |
| Libraries Capital Programme - Edgeworthstown Library | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Longford County Council |
| The Yard, Abbeyshrule - Community and Economic Hub | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Longford County Council |
| Knock, Lanesborough | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Carragh, Granard | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Enhancement of Attractiveness of Lanesborough as a Tourism Destination | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Longford County Council |
| St. Joseph's Care Centre, Longford | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Health |
| Ballymahon ‘Pobal le Cheile’ | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Longford County Council |
| Granard Destination Town | 4. Implementation | – | Longford County Council |
| Mid Shannon Wilderness - Corlea Bog Greenway | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Transport |
| Mid Shannon Wilderness Greenway - Kilnacarrow Bridge-Darogue/Ballymacormack | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Longford County Council |
| Royal Canal Branch Line Greenway- Kilashee to Longford Town | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Transport |
| Longford Connected - Shopping Centre Carpark/Square (formerly called Market Square in original approval) | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Longford County Council |
| Longford Connected - Market Square/Grafton Court/Shopping Centre Carpark (formerly Shopping Centre/Grafton Court in original approval) | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Longford County Council |
| Longford Connected - St Mel's Road (carried out as part of Urban Design Framework Connectivity) | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Longford County Council |
| Longford Connected - Urban Design Framework Connectivity | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - The Mall - Outdoor Facilities Upgrade | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - The Mall - Link Road and Camlin Road Bridge | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - Church Street - all elements | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - Great Water Street/Bridge Street - Oneway Great Water St | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - Great Water Street/Bridge Street - Great Water Street to Camlin View (100m road) | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - Great Water Street/Bridge Street - Plaza at LWS shopping centre pedestrian entrance | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - Great Water Street/Bridge Street - Oneway Little Water Street | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - Great Water Street/Bridge Street - Boardwalk | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - Great Water Street/Bridge Street - Linear Park along the Camlin | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - Great Water Street/Bridge Street - Civic Plaza around Council Offices | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - Great Water Street/Bridge Street - St Mel's Junction | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - Little Water Street - Streetscape Regularisation | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - Little Water Street- Waterpark | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - Little Water Street - Site Acquisition & Pedestrian Access bridge to Water Park | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - Little Water Street - Link Road | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
| Camlin Quarter Regeneration - The Barracks - all elements | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Longford County Council |
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Sources: Uisce Éireann capacity registers; ESB Networks capacity heatmap; National Planning Application Database; DHLGH commencement notices; NDP construction pipeline. Registers are indicative, not connection offers.