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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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2660326

29 May 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

construct a new service station to include the following : 1. Canopy over 4 no. pump stations 2. Separate truck & agricultural diesel fuel stations 3. Convenience Retail unit to include grocery, delicatessen, goods store, toilets and staff facilities 4. External solid fuel, gas and bin storage area. 5. Under ground water and fuel tanks. 6. Car wash facility 7. All ancillary site services to include connection to mains water, storm and foul sewers

Laois County Council

Kylebeg , Athy Rd. , Stradbally

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660325

29 May 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

submit variations to a previous Grant of Permission (Pl. Ref: 25/60241): (i) the omission of 4no. two-bed-room two-storey semi-detached houses (Nos. 113-116 incl.) and their replacement with 1no. one-bed-room first floor apartment, 3no. two-bedroom ground floor apartments and 2no. 3-bedroom duplex units at first and second floor in a part two and part three storey building with associated parking, bike and bin stores (Nos. 161A-C and 162A-C incl.); (ii) the omission of 2no. three-bed-room, two storey semi-detached houses (Nos. 179 and 180) and 2no. two-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses (Nos. 181 and 182) and their replacement with 1no. one-bed-room first floor apartment, 3no. two-bedroom ground floor apartments and 2no. 3-bed duplex units at first and second floor in a part two and part three storey building with associated parking, bike and bin stores (Nos. 131A-C and 132A-C incl.); (iii) the omission of 4no. two-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses, 6no. three-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses and 2no. four-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses (Nos. 139-150 incl.) and their replacement with 10no. two-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses and 2no. three bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses (Nos. 97-108 incl.); (iv) the omission of 2no. two-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses (Nos. 189 and 190) and their replacement with 2no. three-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses (Nos.139 and 140); (v) the omission of 2no. four-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses (Nos. 123 and 124) and their replacement with 2no. three-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses (Nos.123 and 124); (vi) the omission of 2no. three-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses (Nos. 131 and 132) and their replacement with 2no. four-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses (Nos.115 and 116); and (vii) all other associated infrastructural and site development works.

Laois County Council

Meadows Fort , Crossneen Graiguecullen Carlow Environs , Co. Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660304

22 May 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

Demolish the former Coughlan Fireplaces Sales Room and workshop and boundary walls; the construction of a new access road off Colliers Lane with new boundary walls for the two existing roadside dwellings immediately to the north and south of the proposed access road; and the construction of 42 no. two-storey dwellings comprising: 4 no. 4-bed semi-detached houses, 16 no. 3-bed semi-detached houses, 15 no. 3-bed terraced houses, 6 no. 2-bed mid-terraced houses and a 3- bed detached house; and associated roads and services including an ESB sub-station and stormwater pipe along the public road; and all other associated works.

Laois County Council

Colliers Lane , Kilminchy , Portlaoise

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660267

12 May 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

construct a single storey dwelling house, domestic garage and new splayed entrance. The proposed development will include connection to the existing wastewater treatment system installed under Planning Reference No. 20/515, together with water supply from the existing bored well approved under the same planning reference, and all associated site development works

Laois County Council

Grange , Maganey , Co Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660255

5 May 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

construct a Large Scale Residential Development at this site: Dargan Woods, Borris Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The development will consist of: the provision of 174 no. residential house and apartment units and a creche facility on a site of 5.74ha. The site is generally greenfield land. The southern boundary is adjoined by Maryborough Crescent estate. Ashley Gardens, Colliers Wood and Hawthorn Drive estates adjoin the site to the east. The south west is adjoined by The Beeches estate and Forest Park estates. To the west, the site is adjoined by individual detached residential plots. To the north, the site is adjoined by predominantly detached single-storey residences fronting Borris Road. Access to the site is off the Borris Road. A new connector road is proposed through the centre of the site. The proposed development will provide as follows; • 160 no. housing units comprising a variety of forms to include detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, all two storey in height. The mix of proposed houses include 60 no. four bedroom units, 81 no. three bedroom units and 19 no. two bedroom units to provide a total of 18,027.6m2 of residential house gross floor area; • 14 no. apartment units across 3 no. 2 storey blocks and apartments over the creche unit. The apartment units are 1 bedroom units to provide a total of 785.5m2 of residential apartment gross floor area. The proposed development also includes; • A childcare facility measuring 231m2, providing 66 no. childcare places, located at the north-east of the development. • The provision of 326 no. car parking spaces within the curtilage of the proposed dwelling houses and 25 no. public car parking spaces and 66 no. bicycle parking spaces. • Pedestrian links to Maryborough Crescent to the south, Forest Park to the south west and Ashley Gardens to the north east. • The provision of 1 no. ESB sub-station, ancillary services and infrastructure works including foul and surface water drainage, landscaped public open spaces (approximately .81 ha or 14% of the overall site area), landscaping, lighting, roads, cycle paths, footpaths. In total, the proposed development would provide a total residential gross floor area of 18,813.1m2 and a creche facility of 231m2. The application may be inspected online at the following website URL, setup by the applicant: www.DarganWoodsLRD.com

Laois County Council

Dargan Woods , Borris Road , Portlaoise Co. Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660244

29 Apr 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

Develop two new General Industrial Buildings, associated internal access roads, service yards, parking areas, bicycle shelters, footpaths, and all ancillary site infrastructure. Industrial Building no1 has a proposed gross floor area of 3261.4 sqm and Industrial Building No 2 has a gross floor area of 2857.8 sqm The proposed works include the provision of on-site foul drainage pumping station and rising main; a stormwater management system incorporating an attenuation tank, flow-control chamber, petrol interceptor, and outfall connection; and all associated underground services. The development also includes a site substation, generator compound, water storage tank, and all associated boundary treatments, signage, and landscaping. The site area is 4.587Ha.A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. The proposed development will be accessed from the existing R420 Road and will include a new Ghost Island Junction Arrangement

Laois County Council

Lea Road , Portarlington , Co. Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660240

28 Apr 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

construct an extension to the existing dwelling. Works include the demolition of 2 no. free-standing sheds and an existing 28sq.m single-storey extension to the original dwelling. The proposed works comprise the construction of a new 140sq.m two-storey extension and a 17sq.m free-standing garage. The development also includes a new boundary wall and gates to Swan Road, boundary hedging to the north-east and north-west boundaries, and all associated site works and ancillary services.

Laois County Council

Swan Road , Durrow , Co. Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660210

14 Apr 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

develop the following at site 5A and 5B ,National business park , Togher, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, • Construction of an insulated construction systems manufacturing unit with associated office accommodation with separate storage unit with stock yard • Overall combined floor area is c. 6’344 sq.m. See following breakdown: • manufacturing unit is c. 4,588 sq.m • office space is c. 730 sq.m, • The height of the manufacturing building is 10.5 meters to its parapet. • Storage Unit of c.1026 sq.m with an overall height to parapet of 7 meters. • 2 access are proposed , one from the east (from existing roundabout spur), and the second from the South (new entrance). • Provision of no. 50 car parking spaces (comprising 3 no. accessible spaces, and 5 no. EV spaces), and 50 bicycle spaces to serve the proposed development. • All ancillary works including landscaping, boundary treatments, internal roadways, car parking, Stock yard and associated infrastructure both above and below ground level. T

Laois County Council

Site 5a / 5b , National Business Park , Togher Portlaoise Co. Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660186

3 Apr 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

modify the design and layout of a residential development at Bishopswood Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois previously permitted under Laois County Council Reg. Ref. 2460460 comprising of; Modifications to 2 No. of House types A (A4 and A5) to the northeastern side of the site consisting of revisions to relocate the front entrance to the side gable end, minor internal modifications at ground and first floor level, modifications to external fenestrations and rear garden areas. Modifications to 11 No. House Type C (C4,C5, C6 and C7) to the northeastern side of the site consisting of revisions to building footprint, minor internal modifications at ground and first floor level, modifications to external fenestrations and slight increase in rear garden areas. Minor modification to the road layout along with the addition of a disabled car parking space at the southern end of the site. All with associated site works, landscaping and boundary treatment.

Laois County Council

Bishopswood Road , Portarlington , Co. Laois

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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Applications by area

Top Laois localities in the imported the latest year.

Portlaoise7
Abbeyleix5
Portarlington5
Carrowreagh Borris-in-Ossory2
Mountmellick2
Rosenallis2
Attanagh1
Ballickmoyler1
Ballickmoyler Upper1
Ballyfin1
BALLYFIN1
Ballyroan1

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 20251
Sept 20252
Nov 20252
Dec 20257
Jan 20261
Feb 20261
Mar 20263
Apr 20269
May 202610
Jun 20266

Areas in Jun 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Portarlington2
Attanagh1
Ballickmoyler Upper1
Main Street Portarlington1
Mountrath1

Status in Jun 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

FURTHER INFORMATION6

Types in Jun 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

PERMISSION6

Planning activity and trends

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

Applications

42

Latest registered

10 Jun 2026

Most active area

Portlaoise

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

6

Month change

-4

Monthly trend

Jun 2026

-4

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Area overview

Portlaoise accounts for 24%

Portlaoise24%
Abbeyleix17%
Portarlington17%
Carrowreagh Borris-in-Ossory7%
Mountmellick7%
Rosenallis7%

Status mix

FURTHER INFORMATION accounts for 100%

FURTHER INFORMATION100%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 100%

PERMISSION100%