Retention: (i) 2no. high level ‘Maldron Hotel’ and ‘Midway’ signs affixed to the eastern elevation…

Application details

Planning reference

2560291

Council

Laois County Council

Proposal description

The development to be retained consists of (i) 2no. high level ‘Maldron Hotel’ and ‘Midway’ signs affixed to the eastern elevation and (ii) 1no. high level ‘Midway’ sign affixed to the southern elevation. The proposed development will consist of the replacement of these existing signs with the erection of new signs and all other associated site development works. Sign 1A (13.93m x 1m) is a high-level sign to replace existing ‘Midway’ sign on the southern elevation. A new Sign 1B (4.8 x 1.1m) is also proposed on the southern elevation. Sign 2A (5.3m x 1.4m) is a high-level sign to replace existing ‘Maldron Hotel’ sign on the eastern elevation. Sign 2B (8.6m x 1.6m) is a high-level sign to replace existing ‘Midway’ sign on the eastern elevation. Sign 2C (2.2m x 2.2m) comprises of 4no. square panel signs below existing high-level signs on the eastern elevation of the hotel. All signage is to be internally illuminated by means of white LEDs.

Location / address

Maldron Hotel , Meelick Portlaoise , Co. Laois

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

14 May 2025

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

12 Sept 2025

Appeal lodged

9 Oct 2025

Appeal decision

Grant permission with conditions

Appeal decision date

5 Mar 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   14 May 2025

2. Decision: REFUSED

   12 Sept 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   9 Oct 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Grant permission with conditions

   5 Mar 2026Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case