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22544

CONDITIONAL

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

retain development consisting of a) altered location of LPG gas tank, b) altered building to the side of kitchen providing a covered passage way, c) building to the rear of kitchen which accommodates a cold room, freezer and preparation area, d) extended dining area including a bar area and e) a retaining wall constructed 7.5m away from rear of cold room building and associated and necessary site worksat McEvoy's Bar and Restaurant (listed façade RPS 069 and NIAH no. 1290074)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Sept 2022

  2. Further information requested

    25 Oct 2022

  3. Further information received

    20 Dec 2022

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    20 Mar 2023

  5. Decision due

    22 Mar 2023

  6. Appeal submitted

    16 Apr 2023

  7. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    28 Feb 2024

Application Details

Location
Main Street , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.12 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
5 September 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
20 March 2023
Permission Expires
27 February 2029

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-316302-23
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
16 April 2023
Decided
28 February 2024

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18517CONDITIONAL20 Aug 2018

carry out internal alterations and the construction of a single storey extension to the South of McEvoy's Bar and Restaurant at Main Street, Abbeyleix. The works also include the demolition of outbuildings to the rear of the adjacent property, together with internal alterations, refurbishment of the property and construction of a two storey extension to the rear to provide a café deli on the ground floor and a 3 bedroom apartment on the first floor. The proposed works also include the provision of a car parking area to the rear of the properties and all associated site works. Both properties are listed on the Record of Protected Structures in the Laois County Development Plan 2017-2023

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