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2511

CONDITIONAL

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

a)to make alterations to the existing front elevation by removing the shopfront with installation of two windows to return it to its original state. b)change of use of existing dwelling house to commercial guesthouse in its current layout as submitted under 7-day notice re ref:SN0010485LS for completeness.c) to construct a single storey extension to the rear of the property consisting of six en-suite bedrooms, plant room, covered walkway, landscaping and all associated site works. To retain a)the demolition of structurally unsafe out- buildings to the rear of the property. b) works to the rear of the property as constructed on site to date.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    18 Feb 2025

  2. Further information requested

    11 Apr 2025

  3. Further information received

    18 Jun 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    15 Sept 2025

  5. Decision due

    16 Sept 2025

  6. Appeal submitted

    15 Oct 2025

  7. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    24 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
Main Street , Mountrath , Co.Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
18 February 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
15 September 2025
Permission Expires
23 February 2031

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-500057-LS
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
15 October 2025
Decided
24 February 2026

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