Change of use of existing nursing home to childcare facility & respite centre…

Application details

Planning reference

2560440

Council

Laois County Council

Proposal description

Change of use of existing nursing home to childcare facility & respite centre, to include for the renovation and remodelling part of the existing building (Area=490m2) to accommodate a childcare facility to accommodate a maximum of 97 children with an after-school room, with opening hours of 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday & renovation and remodelling part of the existing building (Area=243m2) to accommodate a respite centre, with 6 No. ensuite bedrooms and a kitchen extension (Area=26m2), demolition of a number of outbuildings & sheds on the site, with amended ground works for play areas and provision of carparking spaces.

Location / address

Ballard Lodge Borris Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

18 Jul 2025