Rear Building at 99 Main Street , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
CONDITIONALPlanning 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 received
10 Feb 2026
Decision: CONDITIONAL
2 Apr 2026
Decision due
6 Apr 2026
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
Planning Applications Nearby
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A 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 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
Rear Building at 99 Main Street , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
retain for change of use of • Domestic Kitchen to Lounge area at rear of existing bar, • External covered yard to outdoor entertainment area • Previously used bar stores to new bar and emergency exit • Smoking area to the rear of the site Retention is also sought for the construction of an emergency exit route and covered walkway and all associated site works.
Ramsbottoms Bar , 101 Main Street , Maryborough Portlaoise
retain change of use of • Domestic Kitchen to Lounge area at rear of existing bar, • External covered yard to outdoor entertainment area • Previously used bar stores to new bar and emergency exit • Smoking area to the rear of the site Retention is also sought for the construction of an emergency exit route and covered walkway and all associated site works. This building is a protected structure (RPS 210) (NIAH no.12507060).
Ramsbottoms Bar , 101 Main Street , Maryborough Portlaoise
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
Rear of 106 Main St , Portlaoise , Co Laois
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
Rear of 106 Main St , Portlaoise , Co.Laois
retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in the rear garden, together with covered access from Lounge to garden
Rear of 106 Main St , Portlaoise , Co Laois
demolish existing store rooms, permission is sought to build a new extension of stores, shop floor and staff areas and all associated site works
Hughes Pharmacy , Main Street , Portlaoise
retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in rear garden, together with covered access from lounge to garden at rear of 106 Main Street, Portlaoise, a protected structure
Rear of 106 Main St , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
change use of the existing first floor of the building, from an office unit to a Day Centre Resource Service unit, with all associated works included. (Protected Structure RPS No. 203_A and 203_B
No. 22 Lower Main Street , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
change use of the existing first floor of the building, from an office unit to a Day Centre Resource Service unit, with all associated works included
No. 22 Lower Main Street , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
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