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Rear Building at 99 Main Street , Portlaoise , Co. Laois

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660068

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

Change of Use from a single-storey, shop store (previously a launderette facility) to Natural Salt Wellness Rooms. The proposed development is accessed through the existing retail shop at No. 99 Main Street and alleyway between two protected structures Ramsbottom's Pub (no. 101 Main Street- RPS 210) and Marian Carton Optician (No. 100 Main Street -RPS211). Upgrading works include replacement windows, universal access and toilet, bicycle parking and refuse storage. The proposed development is located within an architectural conservation area

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 Feb 2026

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    2 Apr 2026

  3. Decision due

    6 Apr 2026

  4. Grant issued

    19 May 2026

Application Details

Location
Rear Building at 99 Main Street , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.017 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
10 February 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
2 April 2026
Grant Date
19 May 2026
Permission Expires
18 May 2031

Location

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22331N/A27 May 2022

retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in the rear garden, together with covered access from Lounge to garden. 106 Main Street, Portlaoise, is a protected structure

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retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in the rear garden, together with covered access from Lounge to garden

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20239CONDITIONAL20 May 2020

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