Oldtown, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois R32 X2D5
Proposed development
A) retention permission for fuel shed, utility shed and classic car storage garage, b) planning permission for new single storey side extension to existing dwelling along with all associated site development and facilitating works.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Decision due
- Not available
Timeline
Application received
2 Apr 2026
Decision due
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Planning history within 750 m
construct a two-storey detached five-bedroom house and single-storey detached garage, new on-site sewage treatment system for a single dwelling, new vehicle access and driveway to public road, site landscaping, and all associated site works.
construct a two-storey detached five-bedroom house and single-storey detached garage, new on-site sewage treatment system for a single dwelling, new vehicle access and driveway to public road, site landscaping, and all associated site works.
retain permission for fuel shed, utility shed and classic car storage garage, b) planning permission for new single storey side extension to existing dwelling along with all associated site development and facilitating works.
Restore and alter the existing dwelling and outhouses, extension to the existing dwelling, new vehicular access from the L16566 public road, a new wastewater treatment system and all associated site works.
The development consists of, the restoration and alteration of the existing dwelling and outhouses, extension to the existing dwelling, new vehicular access from the L16566 public road, a new wastewater treatment system and all associated site works.
change use of Millbrook House, and coach house, from residential use to guest house accommodation, including: • The restoration of the external elevations of Millbrook House (including extant original windows) and all of the coach house, including the upgrade of the historic timber sash windows with double glazing units; • The reconstruction the three principal reception rooms of Millbrook House along with other ancillary spaces and new windows; • The construction of a new roof, including dormer windows, and a full height corner extension (2.5 storey) to Millbrook House, and standalone 1.5 storey structure (139 sq m) to the rear; and • The adaptation of the remaining internal spaces of Millbrook House and the coach house to provide guest accommodation; including upgrade of building services. The above works will result in a total of 16 no. guest bedrooms across Millbrook House (with extension) (899 sq m), coach house (145 sq m) and proposed 1.5 storey structure (139 sq m). The development will also consist of the construction of a restaurant building (688 sq m), comprising two single storey buildings and external terraces, at the western part of the site, arranged within gardens and courtyards. The development will also consist of car parking, bicycle parking, soft and hard landscaping, servicing yard, waste storage shed (15.5 sq m), alterations to boundary treatment, including the provision of a new service entrance and widening of the main entrance, site lighting, wastewater treatment plant and percolation and all associated works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development