Proposed Development
CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING RETAIL UNIT TO A “CARRY OUT” OFF-LICENCE FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND SPIRITS OFF THE PREMISES, WITH RETAIL ELEMENT AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
Application Timeline
Application received
10 Sept 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
4 Nov 2026
Application Details
- Location
- MAIN STREET , PORTARLINGTON , CO.LAOIS
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Laois County Council
- Site Area
- 0.12 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 10 September 2026
- Status
- NEW APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 4 November 2026
Location
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INSTALL A “CARRY OUT” OFF-LICENCE AREA FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND SPIRITS OFF THE PREMISES, INSTALLATION OF A PIZZA TAKEAWAY FACILITY WITHIN THE EXISTING SHOP AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS.
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retain minor alterations and changes to the façade of the existing filling station and autoparts shop with all ancillary site works
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construct a two storey extension to the north of existing petrol station & convenience store. The works will consist of a new off-licence with storage, a café/deli with seating and storage over two floors, new first floor staff accommodation and a new storage area over the existing convenience store and all associated site works.
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INSTALL AN OFF-LICENCE AREA FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND SPIRITS OFF THE PREMISES, INSTALLATION OF A PIZZA TAKEAWAY FACILITY WITHIN THE EXISTING SHOP AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS.
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instal a "Carry Out" Off-Licence area for the sale of beer and spirits off the premises, instal a pizza takeaway facility within the existing shop and all associated site works
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