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Ballymacken , Portlaoise , Co Laois

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560638

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

construct a new maintenance and workshop shed

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Oct 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    26 Nov 2025

  3. Decision due

    1 Dec 2025

  4. Grant issued

    5 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
Ballymacken , Portlaoise , Co Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
11.9 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
7 October 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
26 November 2025
Grant Date
5 January 2026
Permission Expires
4 January 2031

Location

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