Main Street, Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix
Planning application 2560529
DecisionConditional grant
Decided30 March 2026
Application typePERMISSION
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Proposed development
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 2460790Vary at construction stage the previous grant of planning permission 23/283 to consist of: a) To alter flat roof over first floor extension to the rear to the main building (Item no. 7 in previous application ) to a pitched roof, b) To move the kitchen & toilets back to accommodate a fire escape from the bar area to the rear to comply with the Fire Safety Certificate, c) To install two extract cowls in rear of kitchen roof d) To remove 2 windows at the rear on first floor landing to accommodate linen storage and install a door to give access onto flat roof area over toilet block and to access a roof terrace with a handrail to perimeter to the development a protected structure Morrissey’s, NPS No. RPS079, NIH No.12900733 in an ACA and all associated and necessary site works / 0.0 km away / 17 February 2025Granted
- 23283Carry out development to a protected structure in an ACA consisting 1) demolishing a storage shed, removing existing toilets to the rear, 2) altering and making opes to interior of tea room area to comply with fire safety guidelines, 3) constructing a new restaurant, kitchen, storage area, 4) converting office space to toilets, 5) constructing a two storey extension to the northern side of the building to accommodate toilet block on the ground floor and linen press and bathroom on the 1st floor, 6) change uses of 1st floor residential to commercial and alter the layout of the bedrooms to accommodate bathrooms, 7) construct a new flat roofed extension to the rear of the main building to accommodate a bedroom, bathroom, lobby and, new fire escape, 8) raise roof over the keg store to allow space for a plant room and all associated and necessary siteworks at Morrissy's, Main Street, Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, R32 T1X8, No. RPSO79, NIH NO. 12900733 / 0.0 km away / 13 March 2024Granted
- 18716(I) demolish rear entrance lobby, stairway access to first floor area and part of boundary wall within the curtilage of Protected Structure (RPS 079) to form access to new car park extension, (II) new car park extension area(989m2), (III) change of use of part of Protected Structure (RPS 762) from residential to commercial use (48m2), (IV) construct an extension (374m2) to the existing retail building to provide an overall building floor area (1343m2) increasing the net retail area from 474m2 to 756m2, (V) new associated signage, (VII) ancillary site works to include new car parking line marking and associated drainage works / 0.0 km away / 21 May 2019Granted
- 18517Carry out internal alterations and the construction of a single storey extension to the South of McEvoy's Bar and Restaurant at Main Street, Abbeyleix. The works also include the demolition of outbuildings to the rear of the adjacent property, together with internal alterations, refurbishment of the property and construction of a two storey extension to the rear to provide a café deli on the ground floor and a 3 bedroom apartment on the first floor. The proposed works also include the provision of a car parking area to the rear of the properties and all associated site works. Both properties are listed on the Record of Protected Structures in the Laois County Development Plan 2017-2023 / 0.1 km away / 02 May 2019Granted
- 2560310Construct garden room to rear of dwellinghouse and all associated site works / 0.1 km away / 14 July 2025Granted
- 2560563(a)Remove existing steps and associated stone plinth and railings to accommodate new ramp and steps. (b)Construct a new external TGD Part M compliant accessible ramp, steps and handrail and reinstatement of existing stone plinth and railings to match existing. (c)Remove existing external ATM device to accommodate new ramp. (d)Installation of new external ATM device and raising of existing internal floor level to accommodate external accessibility level of new ATM. And all associated ancillary site works. This building is a protected structure (NBHS ref no. 12900711 and RPS ref no. 065) and is within an architectural conservation area / 0.1 km away / 13 March 2026Granted
- 22544Retain development consisting of a) altered location of LPG gas tank, b) altered building to the side of kitchen providing a covered passage way, c) building to the rear of kitchen which accommodates a cold room, freezer and preparation area, d) extended dining area including a bar area and e) a retaining wall constructed 7.5m away from rear of cold room building and associated and necessary site worksat McEvoy's Bar and Restaurant (listed façade RPS 069 and NIAH no. 1290074) / 0.1 km away / 20 March 2023Granted
- 2460238Retain change of use from Bar and Restaurant to a Guest House on the ground floor at McEvoys Bar and Restaurant, a protected Structure RPS 069 and NIAH no. 12900714 / 0.1 km away / 05 September 2024Granted