Alpha Drives Ltd., J17 National Enterprise Park, Togher Portlaoise.
Proposed development
(1.) Retain changes to the existing development previously granted permission under planning reference 20/271 including (A) An increase in the overall height of the building (B) An increase in the floor area of the building due to the construction of additional floor space at first floor level within the building and an increase in the overall building dimensions (C) The use of alternative wall finishes to the building (D) The alteration to external window and door sizes and locations, along with the provision of an additional window to the front elevation of the building (E) The relocation of the building on the site (F) The relocation of the site entrance (G) The alteration of external hardstand areas (2.) Permission for the construction of an external fire escape stairway, roof maintenance ladders and external fire escape doorway, and all alterations and associated site works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Decision due
- 24 Nov 2025
Timeline
Application received
30 Sept 2025
Decision due
24 Nov 2025
Decision: conditional
19 Nov 2025
Grant issued
22 Dec 2025
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Planning history within 750 m
construct New 2 storey office building, new site boundary treatments, hardstanding area, new public sewer connection, ancillary site services and all associated site works
develop the following • Construction of a warehouse unit with associated office accommodation. • Overall combined floor area is c. 4,612 sq.m. See following breakdown: • warehouse unit is c. 3,745 sq.m • office space is c. 632 sq.m, with a plantroom of c. 94 sq.m. • external drivers’ toilet is 6 sq.m. • Sprinkler Tank & Pump House is 110 sq.m. • ESB substation is 25 sq.m. • The height of building is 14.5 meters to its parapet on all 4 sides. • 2 access are proposed from the east (existing), and west (new entrance). • Provision of no. 50 car parking spaces (comprising 3 no. accessible spaces, and 5 no. EV spaces), and 50 bicycle spaces to serve the proposed development. • All ancillary works including landscaping, boundary treatments, internal roadways, car parking, service yard and associated infrastructure both above and below ground level.
construct a new manufacturing unit including offices and welfare facilities, plus associated entrances, car parking, lighting, bicycle shelter, a service yard, and signage. Permission is also sought for associated site services and works and landscaping To include a 2.5m high palladium fence to the front with stone piers, and palisade fence to the sides rear and all associated site works
construct a new manufacturing unit including offices and welfare facilities, plus associated entrances, car parking, lighting, bicycle shelter, a service yard, and signage. Permission is also sought for associated site services and works and landscaping To include a 2.5m high palladium fence to the front with stone piers, and palisade fence to the sides rear and all associated site works
retain the erection of temporary cabins for use as offices, storage and welfare stations, a hardstanding storage yard, a wash down area, parking area, associated signage, temporary palisade fencing and all ancillary works, full planning permission is sought to operate the premises as a specialist plant hire business for a temporary period of 18 months
additional mezzanine floor area and all associated site works.