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2560490

CONDITIONAL

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

change of use from existing ground floor commercial unit to residential

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Aug 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    3 Oct 2025

  3. Decision due

    8 Oct 2025

  4. Grant issued

    14 Nov 2025

Application Details

Location
1 Old Mill , Church Avenue , Portlaoise
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.009 ha
Floor Area
72 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
14 August 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
3 October 2025
Grant Date
14 November 2025
Permission Expires
13 November 2030

Location

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2360095N/A15 Mar 2023

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