Epworth Hall Main Street , Knocknamoe , Abbeyleix
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2360442
Laois - Laois County Council
Proposed Development
demolish existing temporary toilet/storage block (and associated timber fencing/gate) to side of Epworth Hall (being a protected structure RPS 072/NIAH Reg.No.12900724),demolition of existing modern extensions and shed to rear of same, construction of proposed single storey flat roof extension to the rear comprising of new meeting room/parent room/stores, internal alterations to same (comprising of the provision of toilets and associated services), stairs and first floor mezzanine (gallery) and all associated works
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Application received
20 Oct 2023
Further information requested
6 Dec 2023
Further information received
16 Apr 2024
Decision due
13 Jun 2024
Decision: CONDITIONAL
13 Jun 2024
Appeal submitted
9 Jul 2024
Appeal decided: REFUSED
23 Apr 2025
Application Details
- Location
- Epworth Hall Main Street , Knocknamoe , Abbeyleix
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Laois County Council
- Site Area
- 0.177 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 20 October 2023
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 13 June 2024
An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal
- Appeal Reference
- ABP-320125-24
- Decision
- REFUSED
- Submitted
- 9 July 2024
- Decided
- 23 April 2025
Location
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