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part of former Minch Norton Maltings , Harpur's Lane , Portlaoise

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2164

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

construct 2 no. apartment blocks (Blocks 4 and 5), along with all associated site works including vehicular entrance off Harpur's Lane, new spine road, car parking, cycle parking, bin storage, open space and landscaping. Apartment Block 4 will be 4 storeys high and contain 27 no. 2-bed apartments. Apartment Block 5 will be 5 storeys high and conatin 38 no. 2-bed apartments and 1 no. 1-bed apartment. 2 apartments will be used for short term use by the close relatives of the nuring home residents in the case of a health crisis

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    9 Feb 2021

  2. Further information requested

    29 Mar 2021

  3. Further information received

    4 Jun 2021

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    1 Oct 2021

  5. Decision due

    6 Oct 2021

  6. Grant issued

    2 Nov 2021

Application Details

Location
part of former Minch Norton Maltings , Harpur's Lane , Portlaoise
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
1.153 ha
Floor Area
7128 sq m
Residential Units
66

Timeline

Registration Date
9 February 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
1 October 2021
Grant Date
2 November 2021
Permission Expires
1 November 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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14m
18581N/A26 Sept 2018

1.Change use from industrial to residential 2. Refurbish the existing protected structure incorporating the entire building envelope, facades & roofs 3. Make ground & first floor alterations involving removal of existing derelict internal walls and floors 4. Make internal alterations at both ground and first floor levels to facilitate 8 new apartments & central access for all apartments 5. Replace existing external windows with matching aluminium framed, double glazed, thermally broken windows. Window breakups will match the existing windows where replaced. 6. Form new openings in external facades to provide additional aluminium framed windows. 7. Addition of a new lightweight structure at second storey level to house 4 new apartments. 8. The existing roof level of the central structure to be fully refurbished. 9. New roofs to be constructed to match the original roofs over the north and south wings of the building. 10. New storage units for all apartments to the west boundary of the site. 11. Demolish the existing hardstanding to the east of the building facing Coote St. 12. All associated and ancillary site, ground and drainage works inclusive of new bin storage area to the north of the site. 13. Maintain the right of way to the site, east of the proposed development.

The Maltings , Coote Street , Portlaoise

14m
20683CONDITIONAL17 Dec 2020

modify existing granted planning permission under Reg. Ref. 20/52 (nursing home) as follows: • A new low wall and metal railing along northern boundary. • Additional private open space provision along with revised landscaping. • New management storage compound to be used by the management company for the storage of equipment and materials. A 'bring-to' area to the southern end of the site will be used by the residents of the scheme. • Reduction in floor to ceiling heights (from 3.6m as permitted to 3.3 m at first floor level and 6.84 m to 6.6 m at second floor level.) and resulting reduction in height of eaves of the roof from 10.74 m to 9.4 m and reduction in height of parapet from 11.64 m to 10.3 m. • Changes to window heights and locations • The overall site area will increase from 1.007 hectares to 1.059 hectares. • The car park at the Southern end of the nursing home has been altered.

Harpur's Lane , Portlaoise , Co. Laois

20m
2460437N/A24 Jul 2024

modify the planning grant for Block 5 (previously granted ref. no. 2420) as follows: A change of use to long term letting is proposed for the following apartments; • 4 no. one bed apartments on the 1st floor • 4 no. one bed apartments on the 2nd floor A change of use to short term letting is proposed for the following apartments; • 4 no. one-bed and 3 no. two bed apartments on the 3rd floor • All apartments on 4th floor (4 no. one bed and 5 no. two bed apartments) • The total number of apartments to be used for short term letting will be 16 no The proposed planning modification relates to Block 5, The Maltings, Harpur’s Lane, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Block 5 , The Maltings Harpur’s Lane , Portlaoise Co. Laois.

20m
2460449CONDITIONAL29 Jul 2024

Modify the planning grant for Block 5 (previously granted ref. no. 2420) as follows: A change of use to long term letting is proposed for the following apartments; • 4 no. one bed apartments on the 1st floor • 4 no. one bed apartments on the 2nd floor A change of use to short term letting is proposed for the following apartments; • 4 no. one-bed and 3 no. two bed apartments on the 3rd floor • All apartments on 4th floor (4 no. one bed and 5 no. two bed apartments) • The total number of apartments to be used for short term letting will be 16 no

Block 5 , The Maltings Harpur’s Lane , Portlaoise Co. Laois.

20m
2460623CONDITIONAL15 Oct 2024

modify the planning grant for Block 5 (previously granted ref. no. 2420) as follows: A change of use for the Ground Floor from Diagnostic / Medical Unit (previously granted under planning ref. no. 2420) to 8no. apartments (5 no. two bed apartments & 3 no. one bed apartments) at Block 5 together with extension of Existing Cycle Store and all associated site works. The referenced planning grant for Block 5 (ref. no. 2420) includes a total number of 36 apartments together with a Diagnostic / Medical Unit on the Ground Floor. The proposed planning modification relates to Block 5, The Maltings, Harpur’s Lane, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Block 5 , The Maltings Harpur’s Lane , Portlaoise Co. Laois.

26m
2152N/A3 Feb 2021

construct 2 no. apartment blocks (Blocks 4 and 5), along with all associated site works including vehicular entrance off Harpur's Lane, new spine road, car parking, cycle parking, bin storage, open space and landscaping. Apartment Block 4 will be 4 storeys high and contain 27 no. 2-bed apartments. Apartment Block 5 will be 5 storeys high and conatin 38 no. 2-bed apartments and 1 no. 1-bed apartment. 2 apartments will be used for short term use by the close relatives of the nuring home residents in the case of a health crisis

part of former Minch Norton Maltings , Harpur's Lane , Portlaoise

41m
2551UNCONDITIONAL11 Jul 2025

extension of duration for file ref. 20/15

The Maltings , Coote Street , Portlaoise

41m
2560884CONDITIONAL22 Dec 2025

modify the granted planning 25/60636 for the construction of a new two-storey property manager office building development on lands at Harpur’s Lane, Portlaoise, Co. Laois (part of former Minch Norton Maltings). The proposed development seeks to increase the previously granted office building area from 41.8m2 to 74.90m2 to serve as the administrative headquarters for The Maltings and Granary Management Company by adding an extra storey. By increasing the size of the building and adding a first floor we have added an additional maintenance area on the ground floor along with an additional toilet from the previous granted planning 25/60636.

Hapurs Lane , Portlaoise , Co. Laois (part of former Minch Norton Maltings).

41m
2560770REFUSED20 Nov 2025

Intensify the usage of the creche, located at the Maltings, Harpurs Lane Portlaoise previous planning grant reference 24/60056. The existing planning accommodates 22 children, and the new application is designed to accommodate 58 children. The car parking for staff has been increased. The play area has also been revised.

Hapurs Lane , Portlaoise , Co. Laois (part of former Minch Norton Maltings).

41m
2560605N/A22 Sept 2025

construct a new single story property manager office building 41.8m2 that includes a meeting room, toilet, kitchen and office along with associated car parking.

Hapurs Lane , Portlaoise , Co. Laois (part of former Minch Norton Maltings).

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