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Laois planning applications

Search the latest year of Laois County Council planning applications by location, reference, development, applicant or status.

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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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Applications by area

Top Laois localities in the imported the latest year.

Portlaoise226
(part of former Minch Norton Maltings)6
Knockmay Portlaoise3
Togher Portlaoise3
and to the west and south by undeveloped lands and a residential development2
PORTLAOISE2
Summerhill Downs Portlaoise2
Timahoe Portlaoise2
2 Ardan Glas Portlaoise1
Ballybrophy Portlaoise1
Co . Laois1
Colliers Lane Portlaoise1

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 202521
Sept 202531
Oct 202528
Nov 202522
Dec 202525
Jan 202610
Feb 202613
Mar 202624
Apr 202618
May 202622
Jun 202623
Jul 202619

Areas in Jul 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Portlaoise17
Harpur’s Lane Portlaoise1
PORTLAOISE1

Status in Jul 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

NEW APPLICATION14
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION5

Types in Jul 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

PERMISSION14
OUTLINE PERMISSION3
RETENTION2

Planning activity and trends

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

Applications

256

Latest registered

30 Jul 2026

Most active area

Portlaoise

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

19

Month change

-4

Monthly trend

Jul 2026

-4

08162331Aug 25Feb 26Jul 26

Area overview

Portlaoise accounts for 90%

Portlaoise90%
(part of former Minch Norton Maltings)2%
Knockmay Portlaoise1%
Togher Portlaoise1%
and to the west and south by undeveloped lands and a residential development1%
PORTLAOISE1%

Status mix

APPLICATION FINALISED accounts for 38%

APPLICATION FINALISED38%
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION38%
NEW APPLICATION13%
FURTHER INFORMATION5%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 76%

PERMISSION76%
RETENTION18%
OUTLINE PERMISSION4%
EXTENSION OF DURATION2%