Retain change of use from former St. Francis’ primary school to offices and training unit and all associated site works. Permission is also sought to retain single storey prefabricated accommodation buildings, associated site works, (granted under plg 15/531 subject to condition no. 3 for a five year period).Decision record indexed
Retain velux windows and permission sought for additional attic conversion, amendments to elevations, new utility room, shed and all associated site worksDecision record indexed
Retain canopy to south-east side and rear of dwellinghouse and Permission to remove section of wall at front of dwellinghouse and all associated site worksDecision record indexed
Demolish a single storey storage building and associated pump house. Planning permission is also sought to construct a modular office building to be used as a car rental hub along with the construction of a detached canopy to be used as a car wash/valeting bay. Site works to consist of a relocated vehicular entrance, car parking, Ev charging spaces, landscaping, bicycle shelter, lighting, signage, connection to public mains, and all ancillary works at Lands at New Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.Decision record indexed
Subdivide existing plot to accomodate a new dwelling house and associated works, using existing entrance to serve new dwelling and the creation of new entrance to serve the existing dwellingDecision record indexed
Retention f alterations to elevations and additional circa 130sq m internal floor space to the rear and all associated site worksDecision record indexed
Retain works as constructed under planning ref. 20/418 (extensions, alterations and attic conversion, boundary wall alterations, garden stores/bicycle shelter and associated siteworks); The variations to the works carried out under ref. 20/418 include the omission of the proposed single-storey extensions to the side and rear of the dwelling house and of one attic window to front, gable elevation, omission of boundary wall alterations, re-arrangement of velux and other window alterationsDecision record indexed
Demolish existing domestic garage/fuel shed, alterations to existing dwelling house, single-storey extensions to side and rear of house, the conversion of roof-space/attic to bedrooms, boundary wall alterations (increase in height), domestic garden stores/bicycle shelter and all associated site worksDecision record indexed
Develop at 7-8 Well Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois with access from Well Road Court (Similar to the proposed development in the grant of planning permission for building 'A' in P.A. 08/1430). The development will consist of the demolition of the derelict building on the site, the construction of a three-storey building with five apartments (three X 1-bedroom and two X 2-bedroom), the provision of bike and bin stores, the provision of landscaping including boundary treatments, and all ancillary site development and utility workdDecision record indexed
Costa Coffee Unit, Portlaoise Retail Park, New Road Portlaoise Co. Laois
Construct a drive-thru lane for the Costa Coffee unit, including a canopy and service hatch on the northern side of the unit, a height restrictor/entrance barrier on the access lane, and associated hard and soft landscaping, resulting in the removal of 18 no. existing car parking spaces. Provision of associated signage consisting of 2 no. directional signs, 1 no. order station, 1 no. menu board, 2 no advertisement signs and 2 no totem signs of 6 and 8 metres in height respectively. Alterations to all elevations of the Costa Coffee unit, including the provision of new signage on all elevations, and a new entrance canopy on the southern elevation. Alterations to the outdoor seating areas, relocation of the bin store and cycle parking, landscaping and all associated development.Decision record indexed
Lower Ground Floor to First Floor Unit no.s 35 36 135 136 and Anchor 03 Laois Shopping Centre, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise Co. Laois
Carry out development which will consist of internal works comprising the change of use of 236 sq.m from retail to circulation space over three levels (lower ground, mall, and first floor), affecting Units 36, 136, and Anchor 03, to create a new common lobby with lift access to all levels, along with minor reconfiguration of internal floor levels at lower ground. The proposed external works include the creation of a new public entrance at the south-east corner through modifications to existing walls and railings adjacent to the service yard. New boundary walls will screen the yard, with reconfigured ground levels and new surface finishes to facilitate level access from the public footpath. Alterations to the building facade will include the blocking up of an existing door, formation of a new entrance door to the lobby, and adjustment of the existing fire escape door height to accommodate new emergency exit doorsDecision record indexed
Units 35 & 36 Laois Shopping Centre, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise Co. Laois
Carry out development which will consist of the amalgamation of the two existing upper ground floor retail units (Units 35 & 36), both accessed from within the internal mall, to form a single larger retail unit with a combined floor area of781 sq.m. No external works are proposed to the exterior of the buildingDecision record indexed
Laois Shopping Centre, James Finton Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise
Make Internal alterations at mall level (upper ground floor) to amalgamate the existing vacant retail unit (Retail Unit No. 132) of 1,379 square metres with the existing Penneys unit (Retail Unit No. 98 – Anchor Unit 03) resulting in an additional 39 square metres retail area and a total Penneys retail floor area of 2,874 square metres. The proposed development includes removal of the existing wall between both units, alterations to the existing goods-in service area, blocking up 2no. existing external door openings with finishes to match existing finishes, forming 3no. new external door openings and altering 1no. external door opening for new fire escape doors with finishes to match existing finishes. Forming new plant enclosure in existing service yard and installing new plant and equipment and all other associated siteworks and enabling works. Fit-out of the amalgamated Penneys unit to comprise retail area, back of house storage area, staff facilities, canteen, toilets and new shopfront to mall. The proposed development also provides for external Penneys signage on the shopping centre to include replacing 2no. existing signs and erection of 3no. new signs.Decision record indexed
Laois Shopping Centre, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise
Develop as follows: minor amendments to the previously permitted Application Laois Co. Co. Register Reference 20/16, including reorganisation & redistribution of retail floor areas within the extent of the existing building envelope affecting Retail Units No.s; 98 (Anchor Unit 03) and 134 at mall and first floor levels and including minor changes to the external building elevations. 32 SqM will be lost to Retail Unit No. 134 at mall level, resulting in a proposed new total Retail Area for Unit No. 134 of 445 SqM. Consequently, 27 SqM will be gained to Retail Unit No. 98 (Anchor Unit 03) at mall level and furthermore, 49 SqM of permitted retail area at first floor (Unit no. 98 - Anchor 03) will be lost to landlord circulation area C-31, resulting in a new proposed total retail area for Unit No. 98 (Anchor Unit 03) of 2991 SqM and area of circulation corridor C-31 increased by 40 SqM to 257 SqM total. Other amendments include minor changes to the internal back-of-house areas for Unit No. 98 (Anchor 03), provision of a new door opening for fire escape purposes to west elevation accessible from existing dedicated service yard, omission of 1 no. previously proposed window to western elevation at first floor level, omission of 6 no. previously permitted rooflights and other minor amendments to existing roof level, and all other associated siteworks.Decision record indexed
Shalom World (formerly known as Rosetta Nursing Home), Dubin Road, Portlaoise Co. Laois.
Carry out development at Shalom World (formerly known as Rosetta Nursing Home), Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. R32 RV10. Works are to protected structure No.’s RPS 188A & in the curtilage of RPS 188B. The development will consist of 1. Permission for change of use from Nursing Home to part office use and domestic dwelling house, 2. change name on front entrance pier from Rosetta to Shalom World 3. Erect new signageDecision record indexed
Retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in rear garden, together with covered access from lounge to garden at rear of 106 Main Street, Portlaoise, a protected structureDecision record indexed
Kyle Shopping Centre, New Road Portlaoise, Co. Laois
A) reconfiguration of the sites existing vehicular access located along new road (also known as kylekiproe Road.) to provide a new left turn exit including minor alterations to adjoining footpath and boundary wall; b) alterations and improvements to car park layout to include new internal roundabout; c) existing entrance gate to be taken up and relocated to new footpath; and d) all other associated ancillary site layout & service worksDecision record indexed
Construct a single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling, alterations to front, rear and side elevations, extension to existing garage and all associated site worksDecision record indexed
Change use and amalgamate 3 no. vacant units (units 12/13, 22 & 23) and an adjoining service corridor with the existing Dunnes Stores anchor unit increasing the stores textile sales area from 2,295 sqm to 2,796.5 sqm net. Associated works include the provision of a new service corridor between the extended Dunnes Stores unit and mall unit no. 14 and all other ancillary site works & servicesDecision record indexed
Units 19 & 20, Laois Shopping Centre, James Finton Lalor Avenue Portlaoise Co. Laois
Carry out development which will consist of works to amalgamate the two existing ground floor retail units with existing access and shopfronts to the North façade, no.s 19 & 20, to create one larger unit and a change of use from Retail to Restaurant for this new unit with illuminated signage to the existing shopfront facias and external plant fixed to the single storey roof above to serve the proposed Restaurant (amalgamated units 19 & 20)Decision record indexed
Laois Shopping Centre, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise
Reorganise & redistribute retail floor areas within the extent of the existing building envelope affecting the following existing Retail Units Nos; 18, 19, 20, 24, 98 (Anchor Unit 03) and 132 at mall and first floor levels. This will result in provision of a total of 24sqm additional floor area (circulation) at mall & first floor levels and a change of use of 254sqm from retail area (Unit No. 132) at first floor level to circulation area. Existing Mall & First Floor Retail Unit No. 132 (2,979 sqm) will be reconfigured to provide a first floor only unit with 795 sqm. Existing mall floor Retail Unit No. 98 (Anchor Unit 03) with 1,454 sqm will be extended at mall & first floor levels (to include subdivided area of existing Unit No. 132) and subdivided at mall floor level to provide a new Retail Unit No. 133 with 122 sqm and part of a new Retail Unit No. 134 with 477 sqm, resulting in a proposed total retail floor area of 3,013sqm for Unit No. 98 (Anchor Unit 03) spread over mall & first floor levels. Existing Ground Floor Unit No.s 19, 20 & 24 will be amalgamated with part of the subdivided existing Unit No. 98 (Anchor Unit 03) to provide a new mall level Unit No. 134 (477 sqm). Fit-out to Retail Unit No. 98 (Anchor 03) retail area, back-of-house storage area, provision of staff facilities, canteen & toilets, relocation of goods-in area from existing location on west side of centre to new location on west side accessible from existing dedicated service yard, blocking-up of existing roller shutter & re-cladding of single storey brick facade to west elevation, 2 no. proposed new openings for roller shutter and fire escape doors to west elevation, 3 no. new window openings to existing cladding at first floor level on north and west elevations, 6 no. new rooflights to existing roof, new service risers and plant equipment located within and adjacent to existing plant enclosure at roof level, and all other associated site works. The development also provides for the provision of 5 no. new external signs for Unit 98 (Anchor 03)Decision record indexed
Retain 1. ground floor extension, 2. new roof over former garage area, 3. attic conversion to habitable room including dormer windows, 4.change of use of garage to habitable rooms, 5. amendments to existing dwelling house including amendments to elevations, 6. new boundary wall, 7. domestic shed, 8. site entrance and all associated site works. Permission is sought to complete the site works finishes and domestic shedDecision record indexed
Ramsbottoms Bar, 101 Main Street, Maryborough Portlaoise
Retain change of use of • Domestic Kitchen to Lounge area at rear of existing bar, • External covered yard to outdoor entertainment area • Previously used bar stores to new bar and emergency exit • Smoking area to the rear of the site Retention is also sought for the construction of an emergency exit route and covered walkway and all associated site works. This building is a protected structure (RPS 210) (NIAH no.12507060).Decision record indexed
Rear Building at 99 Main Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Change of Use from a single-storey, shop store (previously a launderette facility) to Natural Salt Wellness Rooms. The proposed development is accessed through the existing retail shop at No. 99 Main Street and alleyway between two protected structures Ramsbottom's Pub (no. 101 Main Street- RPS 210) and Marian Carton Optician (No. 100 Main Street -RPS211). Upgrading works include replacement windows, universal access and toilet, bicycle parking and refuse storage. The proposed development is located within an architectural conservation areaDecision record indexed
Construct a two storey extension to the rear of existing building to extend dental facilities on the site including minor internal layout alterations and all associated and necessary site works at Dublin Road, Borris Little, Porlaoise, Co Laois R32 H5PWDecision record indexed
Construct a single storey dwelling house, garage, connection to existing public sewer and water services, new entrance and all associated site works on existing vacant siteDecision record indexed
To install sustainable energy compounds to host 2 no. LPG tank and 5 no. modular heat pumps, and all associated site development works.Decision record indexed
Portlaoise Educate Together Summerhill Downs, Stradbally Road Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Carry out development which will consist of the installation of a sustainable energy compound to host 6 no. modular heat pumps, and all associated site development works.Decision record indexed
Maryborough (Church of Ireland) National School, Summerhill Downs, Potlaoise
Install sustainable energy compounds to host an LPG tank and heat pump modules, and all associated site development works under a Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) Development.Decision record indexed
33 Summerhill, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise Co Laois
Remove the existing prefabricated steel shed from site and full planning permission to erect a new prefabricated domestic storage shed and associated site work.Decision record indexed
Demolish existing store rooms, permission is sought to build a new extension of stores, shop floor and staff areas and all associated site worksDecision record indexed
Construct one retail building containing 2 large retail units with a separate enclosed service area and one restaurant with drive through facility. The proposed development will include the demolition of two residential bungalows, garden walls and the partial demolition of the existing stone walls within the curtilage of the protected structure, Portleix House (NIAH Reg: 12505147). Partial demolition of the existing boundary wall to the Dublin Road to form a new pedestrian access/plaza to the development and erection of a new railing boundary treatment to the Dublin Road frontage, partial demolition of the existing boundary wall along Ridge Road and replaced with a new retaining boundary wall with railings along Ridge Road. Site works will comprise of; (a) provision of a new access road/entrance to the north east of the development off Ridge road; (b) provision of 85 no. car parking spaces (including 5 no. accessible parking spaces); (c) provision of landscaping, drainage systems, footpaths, boundary treatments, lighting and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development; (d) the proposal facilitates an area required for the future construction of the Triogue Blueway Part B (Phase 2) by Laois County Council.Decision record indexed
Change use of the existing first floor of the building, from an office unit to a Day Centre Resource Service unit, with all associated works included. (Protected Structure RPS No. 203_A and 203_BDecision record indexed
Instal solar photovoltaic panels and mounting system (c. 5,105.50 sqm) on Kyle Shopping Centre's roof, including all other associated site works/servicesDecision record indexed
Amend elevations and plans to place of worship previously granted permission (Ref. No. 19/220) and associated site works within the curtilage of protected structure Annefield HouseDecision record indexed
Construct a (single and two storey) extension to the existing dwelling house and alter the dwelling house including the demolition of a single-storey, rear extension, a chimney removal, the widening of the site entrance and all associated site works and ancillary servicesDecision record indexed
Unit 1 Lismard Business Park, New Road, Portlaoise
Erect signage relating to the use of the development granted under 19/568 including downlighters on the two largest signs. Condition 6 of 19/568 requires planning permission for all new signageDecision record indexed
Construct a new Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales. The proposed development comprises: 1) The demolition of existing single storey mono-pitch Discount Foodstore (with ancillary off0licence use) measuring 1547 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1117 sqm; 2) The construction of a two storey mono-pitch Discount Foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring 2442 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1650 sqm; 3) Redevelopment / reconfiguration of existing site layout and car parking; 4) Provision of free standing and building mounted signage, free standing trolley bay and enclosure, hard and soft landscaping, public lighting, electric vehicle charging points, roof mounted solar panels, roof mounted refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, surface water attenuation, cycle parking, boundary treatments, connections to services, and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below groundDecision record indexed
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.Decision record indexed
Develop a proposed green energy initiative development consisting of the installation of photovoltaic panels on the existing roof structures together with all associated site worksDecision record indexed