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Lismard Business Park , Downs , Portlaoise Co. Laois

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560181

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

construct a trade/retail warehouse facility and all ancillary site development works. The proposed development also provides for a sheltered outdoor garden centre display area at ground floor level with ancillary storage areas, office and staff welfare areas at ground and mezzanine floor levels. Ancillary site works include the provision of surface car parking and service areas, rooftop PV panels, fascia signage and bicycle parking facilities. Access to the proposed development will be provided via the internal road network of the Lismard Business Park.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    4 Apr 2025

  2. Further information requested

    29 May 2025

  3. Further information received

    29 Oct 2025

  4. Decision due

    25 Nov 2025

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    25 Nov 2025

  6. Grant issued

    7 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
Lismard Business Park , Downs , Portlaoise Co. Laois.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
1.6 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
4 April 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
25 November 2025
Grant Date
7 January 2026
Permission Expires
6 January 2031

Location

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