Block 5 , The Maltings Harpur’s Lane , Portlaoise Co. Laois
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2460449
Laois - Laois County Council
Proposed Development
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
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Application received
29 Jul 2024
Decision: CONDITIONAL
19 Sept 2024
Decision due
22 Sept 2024
Grant issued
21 Oct 2024
Application Details
- Location
- Block 5 , The Maltings Harpur’s Lane , Portlaoise Co. Laois.
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Laois County Council
- Site Area
- 0.388 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 29 July 2024
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 19 September 2024
- Grant Date
- 21 October 2024
- Permission Expires
- 1 November 2026
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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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.
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.
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
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
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
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
carry out development which will consist of 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).
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. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.
Hapurs Lane , Portlaoise , Co. Laois (part of former Minch Norton Maltings).
extension of duration for file ref. 20/15
The Maltings , Coote Street , Portlaoise
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).
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