Creevagh Beg
Townland in the civil parish of Noughaval, barony of Shrule, Co. Longford; in Irish An Chraobhach Bheag
- Area
- 184.5 ha
- 456 acres
- Land parcels
- 292
- registered freehold, median 680 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Residential
- Planning
- 30
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
292 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Creevagh Beg, from 1 m² to 188,231 m² (18.82 ha, 46.51 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 24 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Residential (Existing residential)
LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 201 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C6Industrial/Commercial/Warehousing (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1Recreation/Amenity/Green Space (Open space, park)
LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M2Town Core (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C3Industrial/Commercial/Warehousing (Office, business/technology park and related)
LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R4Strategic Residential Reserve
LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S3Social/Community/Education/Public Utility (Community facilities)
LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G5Recreation/Amenity/Green Space (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S4Social/Community/Education/Public Utility (General public administration)
LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
25 Jun 2026Refused
and retention permission to complete the construction of a 70 square metre single storey house type dwelling, reconnection into the current on site mains sewerage connection & all ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Longford County Council, 2660195
17 Feb 2026Conditional
to extend pitched roof over existing flat roof area at light industrial unit to include changes to relevant elevations and layout and all ancillary
Permission · Longford County Council, 2660051
6 Nov 2025Refused
permission to complete the construction of a 74 square metre single storey house type dwelling, reconnection into the current on site mains sewerage connection & all ancillary site works
Retention, 1 home · Longford County Council, 2560254
3 Jul 2025N/a
the construction of a 74 square metre single storey house type dwelling, reconnection into the current on site mains sewerage connection and all ancillary site works
Retention · Longford County Council, 2560139
26 Jun 2025Conditional
amendments to existing dwelling to include a single storey extension to the rear and change of use to tourist/guest accommodation with 1 no. one bedroom & 1 no. two bedroom self-contained unit. Demolition of existing shed, upgrade of access, parking, bicycle parking, storage shed/garage and all ancillary site works where it is now sought for permission to amend the site boundaries
Permission · Longford County Council, 2560134
30 Jul 2024Conditional
1. Demolish existing extension to side of existing dwelling 2. Construction of new extension to side and rear of existing dwelling 3. Creation of new window ope in front elevation 4. Alteration of existing window ope in rear elevation of existing dwelling to create new door opening 5. Removal of existing chimney to side of dwelling and all associated site works
Permission · Longford County Council, 2460161
13 Mar 2024Conditional
the development shall consist of; 1) Retention permission for the conversion of an original adjoining garage into habitable accommodation with permission for refurbishment into a gym and home office; 2) permission for the partial demolition of an existing single storey extension; 3) permission for the construction of new extensions to the front, sides and rear of an existing private dwelling with associated internal and external alterations; 4) permission for the de-commissioning of an existing septic tank and provision of a new waste treatment system and soil polishing filter; and all associated site development works
Retention · Longford County Council, 2460046
8 Feb 2024Refused
change of use of part of existing light industrial area to use as coffee shop/restaurant area changes to relevant elevations and all ancillary site works
Permission · Longford County Council, 2460024
20 Dec 2023Conditional
to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage with connection to public services and associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Longford County Council, 2360234
23 Mar 2023Conditional
the construction of a 242.00m2 single storey lean-to shed structure including all ancillary site works
Retention · Longford County Council, 2359
2 Aug 2022Conditional
(1.) retention for existing rear extension, (2.) permission for elevational modifications to existing dwelling, (3.) alterations to existing rear roof, (4.) new 2 storey rear extension, (5.) decommission existing septic tank & install new proprietary wastewater treatment system & percolation area, (6.)new soakaway and all ancillary site works
Permission · Longford County Council, 22186
4 Jun 2021Conditional
(1) alterations to previously granted planning permission reference 13/148 (extended under planning reference 18/67) to include the omission of the proposed storage building and car wash building, (2) installation of a car wash facility and, (3) construction of all ancillary site features including container compound, drainage, service bay, parking bays, line marking and e-charge points
Permission · Longford County Council, 21176
25 May 2021Conditional
the proposed material alteration to the front façade to demolish partial structure & install a single use industrial roller door similar in design and colour to that of the existing including all ancillary site works
Permission · Longford County Council, 21155
17 Feb 2021Conditional
proposed alterations to the floor plans and elevations of 8 no. three bedroom two storey semi detached type dwelling houses and 8 no. two bedroom two storey terrace type dwellings all of which have been granted full planning permission under planning reference PL18/266 and PL20/266 respectively & all ancillary site works
Permission, 16 homes · Longford County Council, 2141
20 Jan 2021Conditional
existing dormer garage type structure as constructed and which is currently been used as habitable accommodation and all ancillary works
Retention, 1 home · Longford County Council, 2110
27 Nov 2020Conditional
of PL16/96 - proposed change of residential development design previously granted full planning permission under Planning Reference No. PL15/178 from 6 no. to 9 no. two storey detached type dwelling houses, proposed connection to existing public services and all ancillary site works
Extension of duration · Longford County Council, 20287
11 Nov 2020Conditional
proposed change of residential development design previously granted full planning permission under Planning Reference Number PL18/266 whereby it is now proposed to replace the 4 No. four bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses with 8 No. two bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses contained withing 2 No. blocks of 4 No. dwellings, together with the proposed connections to existing public services & all ancillary site works
Permission, 8 homes · Longford County Council, 20266
14 Oct 2020Refused
of existing dormer garage type structure as constructed and which is currently been used as habitable accommodation and all ancillary works
Retention, 1 home · Longford County Council, 20234
21 Sept 2020Conditional
(i) the construction of a single storey extension to the north elevation of the existing dwelling, (ii) removal of flat roof section to east elevation and extending of existing pitched roof over same, (iii) the addition of two roof lights to single storey south elevation, (iv) replacing of existing window on east elevation with resized window, (v) relocation of existing shanette shed and eastern timber fence, (vi) and all associated site works
Permission · Longford County Council, 20209
17 Jul 2020Conditional
of 15/178 construction of 6 no. two storey type dwelling houses of the same design as were previously granted Full Planning Permission by An Bord Pleanala on sites 1-6 Inclusive under Planning Reference Number PL14.212172, Proposed connection to the existing foul sewer, surface water and watermain networks and all ancillary site works
Extension of duration · Longford County Council, 20161
24 Apr 2020Conditional
the proposed construction of a single storey extension which will comprise a reception area together with relevant signage to service existing two storey building and all ancillary works
Permission · Longford County Council, 2096
18 Mar 2020Conditional
of an existing yard which stores vehicles for sale purposes. This yard is currently serviced with a car sales building & perimeter fencing both of which was previously granted full planning permission under planning reference PL15/225 and all ancillary works COVID 19
Retention · Longford County Council, 2061
18 Sept 2019Conditional
proposed construction of a two storey type dwelling house with detached garage, entrance, boundary wall/fence, on site suitable treatment system with percolation area and all ancillary site works
Permission · Longford County Council, 19238
4 Mar 2019Conditional
construction of a bathroom to include level deck shower, doc M Pack W.C , grab Rails and ancillary works
Permission · Longford County Council, 1960
16 Nov 2018Conditional
the proposed change of residential development design previously granted full planning permission by An Bord Pleanala under planning reference no. PL14.246991 from 9 no. two storey detached type dwelling houses to a development of 12 no. two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses which consists of 4 no. four bedroom two storey semi detached type dwelling houses, 8 no. three bedroom two storey semi detached type dwelling houses, proposed connection to existing public services and all ancillary site works
Permission · Longford County Council, 18266
The 25 most recent of 30 applications.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Creevagh Beg.
Recorded monuments
- LF027-047 Burial
Description
Human remains, of unknown date, were discovered in the course of excavation works on a farm. The bones were found among pieces of stones, bottles and sherds of modern ceramics at a depth of 0.60m below ground level (Cahill and Sikora 2011, ii, 494). Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
Architectural heritage
- Innyview House, house, 1820–1840 · Regional interest
Description
Detached five-bay two-storey over half basement house, built or rebuilt c. 1830 and altered c. 1870. Hipped artificial slate roof with rendered chimneystacks to either end and cast-iron rainwater goods. Painted pebbledashed walls with smooth render to basement. Square-headed window openings with two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows and limestone sills. Central square-headed door opening with timber panelled door having a painted limestone surround with centred carved limestone putto/angel figure over. Flight of limestone steps to door with wrought-iron railings. Two-storey outbuilding to rear with pitched corrugated-metal roof and rubble limestone walls. Rendered gate piers with wrought-iron gates to front of site. Set within its own grounds, slightly back from the road, to the south end of Ballymahon, adjacent to the bridge.
- Water pump, 1890–1910 · Regional interest
Description
Freestanding cast-iron water hydrant, erected c.1900, comprising fluted shaft on moulded base, moulded spout and surmounted by fluted domed capping with acorn finial over. Street fronted on footpath.
- Water tower, 1940–1960 · Regional interest
Description
Freestanding reinforced concrete water tower on cylindrical-plan, erected c. 1950, consisting of four-storey tower on cylindrical-plan supporting water holding tank over. Reinforced concrete walls with concrete string courses and flat cornice. Square-headed window openings with small pane glass blocks. Remains of multiple-bay single-storey building to south. Set back from road in own grounds, with rendered boundary walls with concrete coping to site. Located to the southeast end of Ballymahon.
- Inny Lodge, house, 1850–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house on T-shaped plan, built c. 1870, with single-bay gable-fronted porch to the centre of the front elevation (southeast), and two-storey extension to return, and single-storey lean-to extension to rear (northwest). Hipped slate roofs with two central rendered chimneystacks and cast-iron rainwater goods. Scalloped bargeboards to gable of porch, corrugated-metal roof to lean-to extension. Painted roughcast rendered walls over smooth rendered plinth course. Square-headed window openings with painted stone sills and two-over-two (first floor), and six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows (ground floor). Timber panelled shutters to interior. Timber casement window with stone sill to rear. Square-headed entrance opening to the northeast face of porch with timber panelled door and stone threshold. Square-headed timber battened double leaf door to south elevation of lean-to, square-headed timber battened doors to north elevations. Set in landscaped surroundings, with outbuildings to south, comprising three-bay single-storey building with pitched slate roof having render over rubble stone walls, and three-bay single-storey outbuilding with pitched corrugated-metal roof, having render over rubble stone walls. Rendered boundary walls and wrought-iron double leaf gates. Located to the southwest of Ballymahon, on the south banks of the River Inny. Rubble stone boundary walls to the southwest of the house.
- Creevaghbeg House, house, 1840–1880 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house to T-shaped plan, built c. 1860 and possibly incorporating the fabric of an earlier building to site, with single-bay two-storey extension to rear of return, having pitched slate roof. Flat-roofed porch to the centre of the front elevation (south). Hipped slate roof with two rendered chimneystacks. Roughcast rendered walls. Square-headed window openings with limestone sills, having replacement windows. Square-headed door opening to east side of porch with replacement door. Half-glazed vertically divided timber panelled doors to inside of porch. Retains interior features. Single-storey outbuildings to rear (north). Set back from road in own grounds to the southeast of Ballymahon. Rubble stone boundary walls to road frontage.
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground and water.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_1739 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Creevagh Beg with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Longford.
The townland
- Name
- Creevagh Beg · An Chraobhach Bheag
- Area
- 1,845,091 m² (184.51 ha, 455.93 acres)
- Civil parish
- Noughaval, and its townlands
- Barony
- Shrule
- Electoral division
- Ballymahon, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Ballymahon electoral division: 2,970 people in 1,076 households; 52% of households own their home; 50% of homes were built since 2001; 13% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Placenames
- Creevagh Beg on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland
Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.