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2660489

17 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

construct a 2-bed two storey gate lodge, the provision of solar PV panels, changes to existing landscaping, new landscaping and paving, connection to existing sewer foul network and connection to proposed surface water network as per Planning Permission Ref. 2406408 (not yet built), SUDS to consist of rainwater harvesting butts, all associated site and other works which is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (NIAH reference number – 12900723, Record of Protected Structures reference number – RPS 071).

Laois County Council

Preston House Main Street , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660459

8 Jul 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

construct a 2-bed two storey gate lodge, the provision of solar PV panels, changes to existing landscaping, new landscaping and paving, connection to existing sewer foul network and connection to proposed surface water network as per Planning Permission Ref. 2406408 (not yet built), SUDS to consist of rainwater harvesting butts, all associated site and other works at Preston House, Main Street, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, R32 KP78, which is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (NIAH reference number – 12900723, Record of Protected Structures reference number – RPS 071).

Laois County Council

Preston House Main Street , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660333

2 Jun 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

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.

Laois County Council

Old Post Office and House protected structures RPS 127 and RPS 681. , Main Street Portarlington , Co Laois.

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660305

22 May 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

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

Laois County Council

Old Post Office and House protected structures RPS 127 and RPS 681. , Main Street Portarlington , Co Laois.

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660295

20 May 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

The construction of 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.

Laois County Council

Old Post Office and House protected structures RPS 127 and RPS 681. , Main Street Portarlington , Co Laois.

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660068

10 Feb 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

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 area

Laois County Council

Rear Building at 99 Main Street , Portlaoise , Co. Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560856

16 Dec 2025

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Change the use of the former post office air code R3 2P57 a protective structure RPS127 to a café/restaurant and by taking additional floor area from the ground floor of the 3 Storey 2 bay house a protected structure RPS681. The omission of floor area from the house protective structure RPS 681 for the change of use of the former post office will be 27 m². The works to create a small 15 m² rear single story Lean 2 extension to the rear of the former post office containing customer WC accessible toilet bounded by a new 2.1 m stone wall capped that is creating a 25 m² outdoor space the proposed to carry out the site development works

Laois County Council

Main street , Portarlington , Co. Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560846

12 Dec 2025

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

A 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 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 area

Laois County Council

Rear Building at 99 Main Street , Portlaoise , Co. Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2560825

9 Dec 2025

Status: NEW APPLICATION

i) demolsh the existing public house & private residence and all rear extensions. ii) Demolish the derelict outbuilding to the rear of the site. iii) construct a two-storey, 3 no. bed dwelling to the front of the site iv) construct two, 4 no. bed dwelling houses to the rear of the site. v) repair and construction of all boundary walls vi) Construct a new shared access road, landscape, parking and all associated site works

Laois County Council

The Clonaslee Inn , Main Street , Clonaslee Co. Laois.

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2560821

8 Dec 2025

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

demolish existing temporary toilet/storage block (and associated timber fencing/gate) to side of Epworth Hall (being a protected structure RPS 072/NIAH Reg.No.12900724), demolition of existing modern extensions and shed to rear of same, construction of proposed single storey flat roof extension to the rear comprising of new meeting room/parent room/stores, internal alterations to same (comprising of the provision of toilets and associated services), stairs and first floor mezzanine (gallery) and all associated works

Laois County Council

Epworth Hall Main Street , Knocknamoe , Abbeyleix

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2560811

4 Dec 2025

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

I Thomas O’Rourke, C/o Daniel Keane, RIAI (Arch Tech), 20 Church St., Portlaoise, Co. Laois, intend to apply for Permission for development at The Clonaslee Inn, Main Street, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. The Development will consist of i) The demolition of the existing public house & private residence and all rear extensions. ii) The Demolition of the derelict outbuilding to the rear of the site. iii) The construction of a two-storey, 3 no. bed dwelling to the front of the site iv) The construction of two, 4 no. bed dwelling houses to the rear of the site. v) The repair and construction of all boundary walls vi) Construction of a new shared access road, landscape, parking and all associated site works

Laois County Council

The Clonaslee Inn , Main Street , Clonaslee Co. Laois.

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2560563

5 Sept 2025

Status: WITHDRAWN

(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

Laois County Council

Bank Of Ireland , Main Street , Abbeyleix Co. Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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Applications by area

Top Laois localities in the imported the latest year.

Abbeyleix
Portarlington
Clonaslee
Main Street Portarlington
Mountrath
Portlaoise
Stradbally
Ballybrittas
Borris-in-Ossory

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 20254
Sept 20251
Oct 20251
Nov 20252
Dec 20258
Feb 20261
Mar 20261
May 20264
Jun 20263
Jul 20264

Areas in Jul 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Abbeyleix
Portarlington

Status in Jul 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
NEW APPLICATION

Types in Jul 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

PERMISSION

Planning activity and trends

Based on the latest 12 months of imported planning data for this council.

Applications

29

Latest registered

28 Jul 2026

Most active area

Abbeyleix

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

4

Month change

+1

Monthly trend

Jul 2026

+1

02468Aug 25Feb 26Jul 26

Area overview

Abbeyleix accounts for 28%

Abbeyleix28%
Portarlington21%
Clonaslee14%
Main Street Portarlington10%
Mountrath7%
Portlaoise7%

Status mix

INCOMPLETED APPLICATION accounts for 45%

INCOMPLETED APPLICATION45%
APPLICATION FINALISED28%
FURTHER INFORMATION10%
NEW APPLICATION10%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 90%

PERMISSION90%
RETENTION7%
EXTENSION OF DURATION3%