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2560104

CONDITIONAL

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

Retain change of use from former St. Francis’ primary school to offices and training unit and all associated site works. Permission is also sought to retain single storey prefabricated accommodation buildings, associated site works, (granted under plg 15/531 subject to condition no. 3 for a five year period).

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Mar 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    17 Apr 2025

  3. Decision due

    27 Apr 2025

  4. Grant issued

    20 May 2025

Application Details

Location
New Road , Portlaoise , Co. Laois.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.507 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
3 March 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
17 April 2025
Grant Date
20 May 2025
Permission Expires
19 May 2030

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