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Protected structure · Co. Laois

St Fintan’s Hospital, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Granted 26 May 2025

What and where

Extension and alterations to St. Fintan’s Hospital

construct extension and alterations to St. Fintan’s Hospital, Portlaoise, Co. Laois which is a protected structure (RPS Reference No. RPS 179) The proposed works will include the construction of a new 72 sq.m. two-storey building extension on the south side to provide stairs and lift access to the existing building at first floor level. Additionally, there will be general refurbishment works covering a total area of 402 sq.m. on the first floor level of the south side of the main building and associated site works.

Location
Portlaoise, Co. Laois Map
Planning reference
2560172

Key facts

Homes
1
Floor area
72 m²
Indicative value
€250k–500kPlanningBrief estimate
Project type
Protected structure
Received
2 Apr 2025
Granted
26 May 2025
Protected structure
Yes, RPS 179

Timeline

  1. Application received
  2. Granted

Outlook

What happens next

Permission was granted on 26 May 2025 and no site start has been filed yet. The next step is a commencement notice, filed before building work begins; the start date and who will build it are not known yet.

Work packages named so far

  • Conservation work to a protected structureNamed in the application description

An outlook from the planning record, not a tender or a confirmed start date.

Documents and evidence

Check the record

  • Council planning fileThe application file 2560172 on eplanning.ie: drawings, reports and the decision.Open the council's file

How we know this

From the Laois County Council planning register, checked 2 Jun 2026. We link to the council's own file so you can check the official record before you act.

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