Proposed Development
retain change of use of an existing domestic garage to a self-contained family accommodation unit, together with all associated site works, at Killyganard, Athy, Co. Laois, R14 X685. The family accommodation unit is to be used in conjunction with, and ancillary to, the existing dwelling on the site.
Application Timeline
Application received
3 Sept 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
28 Oct 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Killyganard , Athy , Co Laois
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- RETENTION
- Planning Authority
- Laois County Council
- Site Area
- 0.21 ha
- Floor Area
- 45 sq m
- Residential Units
- 1
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 3 September 2026
- Status
- NEW APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 28 October 2026
Location
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