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Harpur's Lane , Portlaoise , Co. Laois

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Planning application 2417

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

modify the planning grant for Block 5 (as previously granted ref. no. 22/581 and 21/64) as follows: • An increase in the building height from 16.1 m to 17. 70m to parapet. •A change in the apartment mix on 1st to 4th floors to include 16 short stay one bed apartments and 20 x 2 bed apartments. The existing Planning Permission is for 38 x two bed apartments & 1 x one bedroom apartment from ground to roof. The proposed planning modification is for 16 x one-bedroom apartments & 20 x two-bedroom apartments. and:• A change in use of the ground floor from 8 x2 bed apartments to a diagnostic/medical unit. • An increase in the number of car park spaces, both for staff and for visitors. • The visitor's car park spaces are shown on the site layout drawing, close to the entrance to the diagnostic unit, and the staff car park spaces have been located close to the Harpur's Lane entrance. • Change in elevation height, and the inclusion of additional balconies to provide a private open space for each apartment. • A new access has been provided to third-party lands, off the main Maltings spine road. • All associated site works and modifications to landscaping. • A small reduction in Public open space to accommodate visitor parking. • An increase in the provision of bicycle spaces. • The provision of a small service yard to accommodate AHU and other equipment

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Application Details

Location
Harpur's Lane , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
22 January 2024
Status
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Decision
N/A

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