Old Post Office and House protected structures RPS 127 and RPS 681., Main Street Portarlington, Co Laois.
Proposed development
Construct single storey dwellings within the walled garden of the former Post Office and adjoining House, Both protected structures RPS 127 and RPS 681. There is 9No. proposed dwellings that will be Age Friendly units that consist of 5No. 1 bed and 4No. 2 bed single storey dwellings contained in 4 blocks along with works to the single storey outbuilding to have new roof, new windows, new doors and wall repairs with rooms then used for communal activities and storage for the 9No. Units. In conjunction with associated site development works.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Decision due
- 5 Dec 2026
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 581 m²
Timeline
Application received
2 Jun 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Mon 6 Jul 2026
Council asked for further information
27 Jul 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
15 Sept 2026
Decision due
5 Dec 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING RETAIL UNIT TO A “CARRY OUT” OFF-LICENCE FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND SPIRITS OFF THE PREMISES, WITH RETAIL ELEMENT AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
INSTALL A “CARRY OUT” OFF-LICENCE AREA FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND SPIRITS OFF THE PREMISES, INSTALLATION OF A PIZZA TAKEAWAY FACILITY WITHIN THE EXISTING SHOP AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS.
relocate rear garden vehicular gateway on the curtilage of a Protected Structure RPS 134, NIAH No. 12900230 and all associated site works
instal a "Carry Out" Off-Licence area for the sale of beer and spirits off the premises, instal a pizza takeaway facility within the existing shop and all associated site works
demolish existing house & sheds & erection of 6 no. 2 bed elder living houses, plant building, ancillary carpark, bin store, site entrance alterations & associated site works
construct domestic shed/garage and all associated site works.