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Hawthorn Community Building , Ballacolla , Laois

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Planning application 2560322

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

change use of two meeting rooms, adjoining toilets and entrance hallway to a preschool service (entrance hallway to be shared with community building); new double doors to rear in place of existing window; and change of use of the rear grassed area to an outdoor uncovered grassed area for the preschool, enclosed by a new timber fence and gate.

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Application Details

Location
Hawthorn Community Building , Ballacolla , Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.066 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
27 May 2025
Status
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Decision
N/A

Location

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change of use of two meeting rooms to a preschool service and change of use of the rear grassed area to an enclosed outdoor area for the preschool.

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2560304CONDITIONAL20 May 2025

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2560326CONDITIONAL29 May 2025

change of use of two meeting rooms, adjoining toilets and entrance hallway to a preschool service (entrance hallway to be shared with community building); new double doors to rear in place of existing window; and change of use of the rear grassed area to an outdoor uncovered grassed area for the preschool, enclosed by a new timber fence and gate

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