McDonald’s Restaurant The Kyle Centre , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
N/APlanning application 2660639
Laois - Laois County Council
Proposed Development
develop at McDonald’s Restaurant, The Kyle Centre, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 F218. The development will consist of proposed external and internal modifications/upgrade works including partial demolition of existing corral/bin store area and associated works with new fence panels, corral gates and security door, and relocation of internal access door to this reduced corral area, all to allow for the provision of a new dual-ordering system and associated new menu and signage in the drive-thru lane; new remote bin store area; internal layout modifications including to the kitchen and dining area and crew room and all associated works to facilitate these modifications; landscaping including surface finishes, line markings and road marking throughout the car park and site; and all associated site works
Application Timeline
Application received
11 Sept 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
5 Nov 2026
Application Details
- Location
- McDonald’s Restaurant The Kyle Centre , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Laois County Council
- Site Area
- 0.18 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 11 September 2026
- Status
- NEW APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 5 November 2026
Location
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