Derreen and Carrowreagh , Durrow , Co. Laois
N/APlanning application 2660654
Laois - Laois County Council
Proposed Development
a single-storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling, new domestic garage with canopy; and all associated site works.
Application Timeline
Application received
16 Sept 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
10 Nov 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Derreen and Carrowreagh , Durrow , Co. Laois
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Laois County Council
- Site Area
- 0.17 ha
- Floor Area
- 44 sq m
- Residential Units
- 1
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 16 September 2026
- Status
- NEW APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 10 November 2026
Location
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construct a single-storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling, new domestic garage with canopy and all associated site works.
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construct dwellinghouse, garage, wastewater treatment system with polishing filter type percolation area, close up existing entrance and construct new shared entrance, and all associated site works
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retain extension to the rear and side of existing dwelling house, retain amendments to elevations, domestic shed and all associated site works.
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retain extension to the rear and side of existing dwelling house, retain amendments to elevations and all associated site works
Newtown Cottage , Newtown , Durrow Co. Laois.
retain extension to the rear and side of existing dwelling house, retain amendments to elevations, domestic shed and all associated site works.
Newtown Cottage , Newtown , Durrow Co. Laois.
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