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2360442

CONDITIONAL

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

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

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Oct 2023

  2. Further information requested

    6 Dec 2023

  3. Further information received

    16 Apr 2024

  4. Decision due

    13 Jun 2024

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    13 Jun 2024

  6. Appeal submitted

    9 Jul 2024

  7. Appeal decided: REFUSED

    23 Apr 2025

Application Details

Location
Epworth Hall Main Street , Knocknamoe , Abbeyleix
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.177 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 October 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
13 June 2024

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-320125-24
Decision
REFUSED
Submitted
9 July 2024
Decided
23 April 2025

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2031N/A24 Jan 2020

retain (a) the demolition of a wall, (b) a toilet block; complete the construction of toilet block together with all ancillary site services and site works. Please note that the proposed works are within the curtilage of a protected structure RPS 072 (NIAH reg no.: 12900724)

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2560821N/A8 Dec 2025

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20161CONDITIONAL24 Mar 2020

retain (a) the demolition of a wall (b) a toilet block. Thereafter Planning permission is sought to complete the construction of the toilet block together with all ancillary site services and associated site works. Please note that the proposed works are within the curtilage of a protected structure RPS O7Z (NIAH reg no 12900124)

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Preston House , Main Street , Abbeyleix

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19177CONDITIONAL28 Mar 2019

construct a two storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling comprising of kitchen at ground floor and bedroom c/w en-suite at first floor and single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling comprising of dining room and living room. Detached double garage at the rear of the site with vehicular access from existing lane

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18680CONDITIONAL8 Nov 2018

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