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Ramsbottoms Bar , 101 Main Street , Maryborough Portlaoise

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460521

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

retain change of use of • Domestic Kitchen to Lounge area at rear of existing bar, • External covered yard to outdoor entertainment area • Previously used bar stores to new bar and emergency exit • Smoking area to the rear of the site Retention is also sought for the construction of an emergency exit route and covered walkway and all associated site works. This building is a protected structure (RPS 210) (NIAH no.12507060).

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 Sept 2024

  2. Further information requested

    4 Nov 2024

  3. Further information received

    4 Apr 2025

  4. Decision due

    1 May 2025

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    1 May 2025

  6. Appeal submitted

    27 May 2025

  7. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    29 Sept 2025

Application Details

Location
Ramsbottoms Bar , 101 Main Street , Maryborough Portlaoise
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.072 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
10 September 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
1 May 2025
Permission Expires
28 September 2030

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-322630-25
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
27 May 2025
Decided
29 September 2025

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0m
2460511N/A3 Sept 2024

retain for change of use of • Domestic Kitchen to Lounge area at rear of existing bar, • External covered yard to outdoor entertainment area • Previously used bar stores to new bar and emergency exit • Smoking area to the rear of the site Retention is also sought for the construction of an emergency exit route and covered walkway and all associated site works.

Ramsbottoms Bar , 101 Main Street , Maryborough Portlaoise

20m
2560846N/A12 Dec 2025

A Change of Use from a single-storey, shop store (previously a launderette facility) to Natural Salt Wellness Rooms. The proposed development is accessed through the existing retail shop at No. 99 and alleyway between two protected structures Ramsbottom's Pub (no. 101 Main Street- RPS 210) and Marian Carton Optician (No. 100 Main Street -RPS211). Upgrading works include replacement windows, universal access and toilet, bicycle parking and refuse storage. The proposed development is located within an architectural conservation area

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20m
2660068CONDITIONAL10 Feb 2026

Change of Use from a single-storey, shop store (previously a launderette facility) to Natural Salt Wellness Rooms. The proposed development is accessed through the existing retail shop at No. 99 Main Street and alleyway between two protected structures Ramsbottom's Pub (no. 101 Main Street- RPS 210) and Marian Carton Optician (No. 100 Main Street -RPS211). Upgrading works include replacement windows, universal access and toilet, bicycle parking and refuse storage. The proposed development is located within an architectural conservation area

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32m
22215N/A12 Apr 2022

retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in the rear garden, together with covered access from Lounge to garden

Rear of 106 Main St , Portlaoise , Co Laois

33m
22321N/A23 May 2022

retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in the rear garden, together with covered access from Lounge to garden. 106 Main Street, Portlaoise, is a protected structure

Rear of 106 Main St , Portlaoise , Co Laois

38m
22331N/A27 May 2022

retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in the rear garden, together with covered access from Lounge to garden. 106 Main Street, Portlaoise, is a protected structure

Rear of 106 Main St , Portlaoise , Co.Laois

40m
22402CONDITIONAL4 Jul 2022

retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in rear garden, together with covered access from lounge to garden at rear of 106 Main Street, Portlaoise, a protected structure

Rear of 106 Main St , Portlaoise , Co. Laois

62m
20239CONDITIONAL20 May 2020

demolish existing store rooms, permission is sought to build a new extension of stores, shop floor and staff areas and all associated site works

Hughes Pharmacy , Main Street , Portlaoise

78m
2360265N/A17 Jul 2023

retain change of use from office to beauty clinic, to retain exiting signage and all associated site works

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78m
2360271CONDITIONAL18 Jul 2023

retain change of use from office to beauty clinic, to retain exiting signage and all associated site works

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