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2660330

CONDITIONAL

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

construct dwellinghouse using an existing entrance, demolition of existing stores and all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    2 Jun 2026

  2. Further information requested

    14 Jul 2026

  3. Further information received

    27 Jul 2026

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    21 Aug 2026

  5. Decision due

    23 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Main Street , Abbeyleix , Co Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.426 ha
Floor Area
105 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
2 June 2026
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
21 August 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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0m
2660309N/A26 May 2026

construct dwellinghouse using an existing entrance and all associated site works

Main Street , Abbeyleix , Co Laois

45m
2460766N/A16 Dec 2024

include variations at construction stage to previous grant of planning permission 23/283 to consist of: a) To alter flat roof over first floor extension to the rear to the main building (Item no. 7 in previous application ) to a pitched roof, b) To move the kitchen & toilets back to accommodate a fire escape from the bar area to the rear to comply with the Fire Safety Certificate, c) To install two extract cowls in rear of kitchen roof d) To remove 2 windows at the rear on first floor landing to accommodate linen storage and install a door to give access onto flat roof area over toilet block and to access a roof terrace with a handrail to perimeter to the development a protected structure Morrissey’s, NPS No. RPS079, NIH No.12900733 in an ACA and all associated and necessary site works.

Main Street , Knocknamoe , Abbeyleix

45m
2460790CONDITIONAL19 Dec 2024

vary at construction stage the previous grant of planning permission 23/283 to consist of: a) To alter flat roof over first floor extension to the rear to the main building (Item no. 7 in previous application ) to a pitched roof, b) To move the kitchen & toilets back to accommodate a fire escape from the bar area to the rear to comply with the Fire Safety Certificate, c) To install two extract cowls in rear of kitchen roof d) To remove 2 windows at the rear on first floor landing to accommodate linen storage and install a door to give access onto flat roof area over toilet block and to access a roof terrace with a handrail to perimeter to the development a protected structure Morrissey’s, NPS No. RPS079, NIH No.12900733 in an ACA and all associated and necessary site works

Main Street , Knocknamoe , Abbeyleix

45m
23279N/A23 Nov 2023

carry out development to a protected structure in an ACA consisting 1) demolishing a storage shed, removing existing toilet block to the rear, 2) altering and making opes to interior of tea room area to comply with fire safety guidelines, 3) constructing a new restaurant, kitchen, storage area, 4) converting office space to toilets, 5) constructing a two storey extension to the northern side of the building to accommodate toilet block on the ground floor and linen press and bathroom on the 1st floor, 6) change uses of 1st floor residential to commercial and alter the layout of the bedrooms to accommodate bathrooms, 7) construct a new flat roofed extension to the rear of the main building to accommodate a bedroom, bathroom, lobby and, new fire escape, 8) raise roof over the keg store to allow space for a plant room and all associated and necessary siteworks at Morressys's, Main Street, Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, R32 T1X8, NPS No. RPSO79, NIH NO. 12900733

Main Street , Knocknamoe , Abbeyleix

45m
23283CONDITIONAL28 Nov 2023

carry out development to a protected structure in an ACA consisting 1) demolishing a storage shed, removing existing toilets to the rear, 2) altering and making opes to interior of tea room area to comply with fire safety guidelines, 3) constructing a new restaurant, kitchen, storage area, 4) converting office space to toilets, 5) constructing a two storey extension to the northern side of the building to accommodate toilet block on the ground floor and linen press and bathroom on the 1st floor, 6) change uses of 1st floor residential to commercial and alter the layout of the bedrooms to accommodate bathrooms, 7) construct a new flat roofed extension to the rear of the main building to accommodate a bedroom, bathroom, lobby and, new fire escape, 8) raise roof over the keg store to allow space for a plant room and all associated and necessary siteworks at Morrissy's, Main Street, Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, R32 T1X8, No. RPSO79, NIH NO. 12900733

Main Street , Knocknamoe , Abbeyleix

45m
2560516N/A22 Aug 2025

development the rear of Morrissey’s consisting of: i) change of use of the 2 storey outbuilding A and the single storey outbuilding B to staff accommodation including alterations to provide three 1-bed units, ii) to construct a new two storey staff accommodation building to include two 1-bed units and one 2-bed unit and iii) to alter locations of carparking spaces within the site which was previously granted with planning reference 23/283 and all associated & necessary site works at Morrissey’s , a protected structure NPS No. RPS079, NIH No.12900733 in an ACA

Main Street , Knocknamoe , Abbeyleix

45m
2560529CONDITIONAL26 Aug 2025

develop on site to the rear of Morrissey’s consisting of: i) change of use of the 2 storey outbuilding A and the single storey outbuilding B to staff accommodation including alterations to provide three 1-bed units, ii) to construct a new two storey staff accommodation building to include two 1-bed units and one 2-bed unit and iii) to alter locations of carparking spaces within the site which was previously granted with planning reference 23/283 and all associated & necessary site works at Morrissey’s , a protected structure NPS No. RPS079, NIH No.12900733 in an ACA

Main Street , Knocknamoe , Abbeyleix

47m
2660559N/A19 Aug 2026

erect a brass sign name plate and a brass framed menu case on the front facade to either side of the door to the Hotel and Restaurant and to put the name Hotel in the fanlight of the door, all at Morrissey’s , a protected structure NPS No. RPS079, NIH No.12900733 in an ACA and all associated and necessary site works.

Main Street , Knocknamoe , Abbeyleix

51m
18517CONDITIONAL20 Aug 2018

carry out internal alterations and the construction of a single storey extension to the South of McEvoy's Bar and Restaurant at Main Street, Abbeyleix. The works also include the demolition of outbuildings to the rear of the adjacent property, together with internal alterations, refurbishment of the property and construction of a two storey extension to the rear to provide a café deli on the ground floor and a 3 bedroom apartment on the first floor. The proposed works also include the provision of a car parking area to the rear of the properties and all associated site works. Both properties are listed on the Record of Protected Structures in the Laois County Development Plan 2017-2023

Main Street , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois

64m
22544CONDITIONAL5 Sept 2022

retain development consisting of a) altered location of LPG gas tank, b) altered building to the side of kitchen providing a covered passage way, c) building to the rear of kitchen which accommodates a cold room, freezer and preparation area, d) extended dining area including a bar area and e) a retaining wall constructed 7.5m away from rear of cold room building and associated and necessary site worksat McEvoy's Bar and Restaurant (listed façade RPS 069 and NIAH no. 1290074)

Main Street , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois

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