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Townparks , Borris-in-Ossory , Co. Laois

REFUSED

Planning application 2560056

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

construct an Enterprise & Employment Park to provide 5 no. serviced sites, on a site of 2.95ha at Townparks, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. The proposed development includes; 1) the provision of vehicular, pedestrian/cycle access onto the existing R445, including the provision of a new arm off the R445 roundabout; 2) an internal road and footpath and cycle lane network; 3) site clearance & infilling of the land up to c101clm; 4) foul & surface water drainage; 5) landscaping & boundary treatment; 6) an ESB Substation; 7) lighting, signage & all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will also be submitted to the planning authority with the planning application.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Feb 2025

  2. Further information requested

    1 Apr 2025

  3. Further information received

    16 Sept 2025

  4. Decision: REFUSED

    20 Feb 2026

  5. Decision due

    21 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
Townparks , Borris-in-Ossory , Co. Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
2.95 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
5 February 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
20 February 2026

Location

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