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Laois planning applications

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2660467

10 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

construct an extension to the existing community centre to facilitate the expansion of the existing creche, together with all associated site development works, including the reconstruction of a section of the existing boundary wall, associated external works, drainage, landscaping, and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Laois County Council

Suiamhneas Community Childcare , Treo Nua Resource Centre Premises , Harpur’s Lane Portlaoise Co. Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660441

6 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

remodel and upgrade an existing dormer bungalow to include modification of hipped roof to gabled, construction of new box dormers, addition of canopy to entrance elevation and covered terrace area to rear, as well as adjustments to window configuration and cladding materials. the proposed works include for an extension to the existing garage, to be used as a home gym, as well as energy upgrades of external insulation and all associated site works

Laois County Council

2 GLENLAHAN , STRADBALLY ROAD , PORTLAOISE CO. LAOIS

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660422

30 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

alter a previously granted permission 23/60534. Proposed alterations to provide for a change in dwelling design at access road 7 to provide for 8 No. four bedroom semi detached 2.5 storey dwellings, plus all associated site works at Ard Branagh, Heathfield, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The application is pursuant to a previously granted permissions reference 23/60534, 19/335 + 17/140 as extended by permission references 21/500 + 21/501. The existing roads, services, site entrance and landscaping as permitted are unaffected by the current proposal.

Laois County Council

Ard Branagh , Heathfield Kilminchy , Portlaoise Co. Laois.

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660409

26 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

Construct new three storey extension consisting of a new lift shaft and lobbies, a new stairwell, ancillary accommodation and associated siteworks serving part of existing ground floor medical ward, the first floor Endoscopy Unit and the second floor Maternity Unit. The new three storey extension will also consist of a part ground floor single storey extension, consisting of a new staff room & lobby off the adjacent medical ward and lobby area, a two storey extension above part of the existing ground floor consisting of a new first floor, office, new endoscopy plant room and ancillary accommodation plus a new second floor switch room, sanitary accommodation and ancillary accommodation together with all related siteworks for the proposed development, all being located to the west of the main hospital entrance on Dublin Road and adjacent to the Block Road boundary and service yard at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is listed as a Protected Structure RPS 180 & 950 in the current Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027.

Laois County Council

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise , Block Road and Dublin Road , Portlaoise

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660391

22 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

Develop (i) an office building containing office accommodation, staff welfare facilities, a showroom and auction arena with a proposed gross floor area of 2178 sqm; and (ii) a workshop building containing a spray booth, loading docks, office accommodation and staff welfare facilities with a proposed gross floor area of 3389 sqm. The development will also comprise associated vehicular entrances, machinery storage yards, loading bays, vehicle wash bay, car parking areas, street lighting, bicycle shelter facilities, signage, site services, landscaping works, including perimeter fencing, walls and piers, stormwater management system incorporating attenuation tanks, nature based SUDs solutions, flow-control chamber, petrol interceptor, and outfall connection and all ancillary and associated site development works at National Enterprise Park, Knockmay, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The site area is 7.662Ha.

Laois County Council

National Enterprise Park , Knockmay Portlaoise , Co Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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Applications by area

Top Laois localities in the imported the latest year.

Portlaoise
(part of former Minch Norton Maltings)
Knockmay Portlaoise
and to the west and south by undeveloped lands and a residential development
Summerhill Downs Portlaoise
Timahoe Portlaoise
Togher Portlaoise
2 Ardan Glas Portlaoise
Ballybrophy Portlaoise
Colliers Lane Portlaoise
Harpur’s Lane Portlaoise
Maryborough Portlaoise

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 202516
Sept 202527
Oct 202517
Nov 202519
Dec 202520
Jan 20267
Feb 20269
Mar 202619
Apr 202614
May 202614
Jun 202619
Jul 202614

Areas in Jul 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Portlaoise
Harpur’s Lane Portlaoise
PORTLAOISE

Status in Jul 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

NEW APPLICATION
INCOMPLETED 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

195

Latest registered

30 Jul 2026

Most active area

Portlaoise

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

14

Month change

-5

Monthly trend

Jul 2026

-5

07142027Aug 25Feb 26Jul 26

Area overview

Portlaoise accounts for 89%

Portlaoise89%
(part of former Minch Norton Maltings)3%
Knockmay Portlaoise2%
and to the west and south by undeveloped lands and a residential development1%
Summerhill Downs Portlaoise1%
Timahoe Portlaoise1%

Status mix

INCOMPLETED APPLICATION accounts for 39%

INCOMPLETED APPLICATION39%
APPLICATION FINALISED37%
NEW APPLICATION14%
FURTHER INFORMATION4%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 100%

PERMISSION100%