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Knapton , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660037

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

dwelling house, septic tank, percolation area, new site entrance and all assoicated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    29 Jan 2026

  2. Further information requested

    20 Mar 2026

  3. Further information received

    3 Jun 2026

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    27 Jul 2026

  5. Decision due

    2 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Knapton , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.225 ha
Floor Area
136 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
29 January 2026
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
27 July 2026

Location

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