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The Cross of Newtown , Ballyroan , Co. Laois

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560486

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

a. make amendments to site boundary previously granted under planning reference 18/72 and 23/226. b. make adjustments to the proposed housing layout along the northern boundary, by replacing one semi-detached dwelling (Type 2) and one detached dwelling (Type 3) with a new terraced unit (3 dwellings) (Type 4). c. Increase in the floor area of the proposed dwellings (Types 2 and 3) from 125m² to 132m². d. make alterations to the Road Layout to accommodate the revised house positioning and relocation of previously approved attenuation tank. e. and all associated site development works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Aug 2025

  2. Further information requested

    6 Oct 2025

  3. Further information received

    24 Nov 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    17 Dec 2025

  5. Decision due

    21 Dec 2025

  6. Grant issued

    26 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
The Cross of Newtown , Ballyroan , Co. Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.527 ha
Floor Area
12 sq m
Residential Units
12

Timeline

Registration Date
13 August 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
17 December 2025
Grant Date
26 January 2026
Permission Expires
25 January 2031

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