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| Item | PlanningBrief note |
|---|---|
| County | Laois |
| Development plan / zoning | LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027 (2022-2028); 2187 GZT zones, data vintage 2026-05-14 |
| Development contributions | Contribution schemes, bonds, fees and exemptions vary by local authority. Verify current charges with the council before quoting work. |
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RETAIN AND MAKE PERMANENT THE EXISTING TEMPORARY VISITOR PARKING AREA, GRANTED UNDER PLANNING PERMISSION REFERENCE NUMBER 20/703, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED COMPLETION WORKS. THE PROPOSED WORKS TO MAKE PERMANENT INCLUDE SLIGHT ALTERATIONS TO THE CAR PARK LAYOUT, ...
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- the Commissioners for Public Works
- Units / floor
- units unknown / floor unknown
- Useful for
- Agent
- David Kelly Partnership
Retention
Source: Laois County Council public planning register / official file linked
Convert former Coach-House Building into 2 No. two-storey semi-detached dwellings of floor areas 75 Sq.m and 96 Sq.m. The Coach House is a Protected Structure and is listed in the Record of Protected Structures under RPS 188_B
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €250k–500k
- Applicant
- Msgr. John Byrne
- Units / floor
- 2 units / 171 m² (units estimated, floor estimated)
- Useful for
- Agent
- Eugene Keyes
H&S triggerProtected structureVacant / reuse signal
Source: Laois County Council public planning register / official file linked
construct a new staff car park and all associated site works
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- Board of Management St Colemans National School
- Units / floor
- units unknown / floor unknown
- Useful for
- Agent
- Aoca Engineering Consultants
H&S triggerInfrastructure
Source: Laois County Council public planning register / official file linked
1) Demolish an existing shop and office building, weighbridge control building, overground grain silos along with a portion of front boundary wall 2) Construct of a new shop and office building, car parking area, new Wastewater treatment system and percolat...
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- Tirlan
- Units / floor
- units unknown / floor unknown
- Useful for
- Agent
- Michael Keightley
Commercial new buildFire / FSC likelyH&S trigger
Source: Laois County Council public planning register / official file linked
construct new industrial unit with effluent treatment system & percolation area with new vehicular entrance and all associated site works
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- Liam McNamara
- Units / floor
- units unknown / floor unknown
- Useful for
- Agent
- Adrian Donoghue
H&S triggerInfrastructure
Source: Laois County Council public planning register / official file linked
construct a 2-bed two storey gate lodge, the provision of solar PV panels, changes to existing landscaping, new landscaping and paving, connection to existing sewer foul network and connection to proposed surface water network as per Planning Permission Ref...
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- Ross McDonald
- Units / floor
- units unknown / floor unknown
- Useful for
- Agent
- Bernard Voortman
EnergyH&S triggerProtected structure
Source: Laois County Council public planning register / official file linked
RETAIN EXTENSION TO REAR OF DWELLING AND PART CONVERSION EXISTING DWELLING TO CREATE ATTACHED INDEPENDENT LIVING UNIT; CHANGE OF USE OF GARAGE/ GAMES ROOM TO CREATE DETACHED INDEPENDENT LIVING UNIT; GARAGE / STORAGE SHED; AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- Joe Sheahan
- Units / floor
- units unknown / floor unknown
- Useful for
- Agent
- Adrian Hennessy
RetentionVacant / reuse signal
Source: Laois County Council public planning register / official file linked
provide extra windows at first floor level of existing house, also Retention permission to retain extra windows at ground floor level and front door, and all associated site works.
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- Estate of Eamonn Price
- Units / floor
- units unknown / floor unknown
- Useful for
- Agent
- Mark Kelly
Retention
Source: Laois County Council public planning register / official file linked
remove condition number 14 of previously granted planning permission 19/699.
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- Katie Lewis & Stephen Lawless
- Units / floor
- units unknown / floor unknown
- Useful for
- Agent
- Daniel Keane
Retention
Source: Laois County Council public planning register / official file linked
construct a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, upgrading of existing entrance, bored well, secondary treatment system & soil polishing filter, and all associated site works
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- not available yet
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / floor unknown (units estimated)
- Useful for
- Agent
- not available yet
One-off house
Source: Laois County Council public planning register / official file linked
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An Coimisiún Pleanála cases / data to 2026-06-29
Appeals
Park , Ballacolla , County Laois.
Change of house type from a 2 storey dwelling, as permitted under P.24/60117, to a single storey bungalow with associated works.
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Pending / not decided
- Received
- 6 Mar 2026
- Decision date
- 18 Jun 2026
- Council
- Laois County Council
AppealPending / not decidedProfessionalInvestment
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Rear of Boston Health Centre & Boston Pharmacy, Dublin Rd, Ballyroan, Co. Laois.
Change of use from workshop to out patients medical centre. Works to include restoration, alteration and extension with associated site works.
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Grant permission with revised conditions
- Received
- 9 Sep 2025
- Decision date
- 16 Jun 2026
- Council
- Laois County Council
AppealGrant permission with revised conditionsProfessionalInvestment
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Hapurs Lane , Portlaoise , Co. Laois (part of former Minch Norton Maltings).
Permission for an intensification of usage of creche including car park and all associated site works.
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Pending / not decided
- Received
- 15 Jun 2026
- Decision date
- Not decided
- Council
- Laois County Council
AppealPending / not decidedProfessionalInvestment
Open ACP case
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BALLYBRITTAS , KILLENARD , CO. LAOIS
Construction of a single storey dwelling.
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Refuse permission
- Received
- 9 Feb 2026
- Decision date
- 15 Jun 2026
- Council
- Laois County Council
AppealRefuse permissionProfessionalInvestment
Open ACP case
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Graiguecullen , Carlow , Co. Laois
Modifications and amendments to permitted residential development REF:21887 (214 units)
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Appeal withdrawn S.140(1)(a)
- Received
- 9 Mar 2026
- Decision date
- 5 Jun 2026
- Council
- Laois County Council
AppealAppeal withdrawn S.140(1)(a)ProfessionalInvestment
Open ACP case
Open matched lead Matched lead: Residential development, Graiguecullen, Carlow, Co. Laois - Planning Application 2560833 / Appeal / Unknown - verify / 2560833
Current/open TED notices / data to 2026-07-15
Open tenders
Current/open TED notice
36 days left
€1,000,000
Ireland – Leisure centre construction work – Refurbishment of Portarlington Leisure Centre - Laois County Council
Laois County Council
Construction works
CPV 45212110
cn-standard
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Current/open TED notice
Deadline passed
Value not stated
Ireland – Construction work – Term Maintenance Framework for Town Regeneration and Capital Delivery Works
Laois County Council
Construction works
CPV 45000000
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Historical BCMS detailed records / data to 2026-06-29
Commencements
construct 4 no. semi- detached two storey 3 bed dwellings, 1 no. detached 3 bed two storey dwelling and 1 no. detached 3 bed dormer dwelling, connect to public sewer and all associated siteworks as previously granted under permission Nr....
construct 4 no. semi- detached two storey 3 bed dwellings, 1 no. detached 3 bed two storey dwelling and 1 no. detached 3 bed dormer dwelling, connect to public sewer and all associated siteworks as previously granted under permission Nr....
- Notice
- Commencement Notice With Compliance Documentation
- Commencement
- 2026-06-22
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Ballyroan, Laois
- Council
- Laois County Council
- Owner company
- Evermont Ltd
- Builder
- Par Ltd
- Units / floor
- 4 units / 89 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice With Compliance DocumentationOwner exportOne-off dwelling
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Open official planning file Map Planning ref 2360323
New house and garage build, landscaping, fencing
New house and garage build, landscaping, fencing
- Notice
- Commencement Notice with Opt Out Declaration
- Commencement
- 2026-06-16
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Durrow, Laois
- Council
- Laois County Council
- Units / floor
- 1 units / 142 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice with Opt Out DeclarationOwner exportDomestic extension / garage
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Open official planning file Map Planning ref 24/60787
Extension and renovation of existing dwelling at Crannagh Mountrath
Extension and renovation of existing dwelling at Crannagh Mountrath
- Notice
- Commencement Notice with Opt Out Declaration
- Commencement
- 2026-06-15
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Mountrath, Laois
- Council
- Laois County Council
- Units / floor
- 1 units / 204 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice with Opt Out DeclarationOwner exportDomestic extension / garage
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Open official planning file Map Planning ref 2660101
Construction of a two storey dwelling, installation of septic tank system and percolation area, bored well and all associated site works, including proposed site entrance
Construction of a two storey dwelling, installation of septic tank system and percolation area, bored well and all associated site works, including proposed site entrance
- Notice
- Commencement Notice with Opt Out Declaration
- Commencement
- 2026-06-15
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Mountrath, Laois
- Council
- Laois County Council
- Units / floor
- 1 units / 239 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice with Opt Out DeclarationOwner exportOne-off dwelling
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Map Planning ref 25/60654
sub-divide site, construct a new dwelling house, septic tank & percolation area using existing entrance and all necessary and associated site works
sub-divide site, construct a new dwelling house, septic tank & percolation area using existing entrance and all necessary and associated site works
- Notice
- Commencement Notice with Opt Out Declaration
- Commencement
- 2026-06-12
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Rathdowney, Laois
- Council
- Laois County Council
- Units / floor
- 1 units / 102 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice with Opt Out DeclarationOwner exportOne-off dwelling
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Map Planning ref 2560832
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