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2560563

CONDITIONAL

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

(a)Remove existing steps and associated stone plinth and railings to accommodate new ramp and steps. (b)Construct a new external TGD Part M compliant accessible ramp, steps and handrail and reinstatement of existing stone plinth and railings to match existing. (c)Remove existing external ATM device to accommodate new ramp. (d)Installation of new external ATM device and raising of existing internal floor level to accommodate external accessibility level of new ATM. And all associated ancillary site works. This building is a protected structure (NBHS ref no. 12900711 and RPS ref no. 065) and is within an architectural conservation area

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Sept 2025

  2. Further information requested

    28 Oct 2025

  3. Further information received

    18 Feb 2026

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    13 Mar 2026

  5. Decision due

    17 Mar 2026

  6. Appeal submitted

    8 Apr 2026

  7. Application withdrawn

    7 May 2026

Application Details

Location
Bank Of Ireland , Main Street , Abbeyleix Co. Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.09 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
5 September 2025
Status
WITHDRAWN
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
13 March 2026
Withdrawn
7 May 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL.11.501124-LS-26
Submitted
8 April 2026

Location

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