'Administration Buidling' (which is protected structure), Midland Hospital Block Road, Portlaiose Co. Laois
Internal alterations and a new external pedestrian ramp at the protected Midland Hospital Administration Building.
16151 · Laois County Council · Lodged 12 April 2016
- Reference
- 16151
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 April 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves minor internal alterations to the Administration Building at Midland Hospital, which is a protected structure. External works include a new pedestrian access ramp, a glazed entrance screen, and three wheelchair-accessible parking spaces.
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Official record
Development description
Carry out minor internal alterations, construction of new external pedestrian access ramp and new glazed entrance screen, provision of 3 wheelchair accessible parking spaces and all associated external works incl. Footpath, landscaping and drainage. The development will be carried out within the curtilage of protected structure (rps no. 927)
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for local neighbourhood, community, ecclesiastical, recreational and educational facilities.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
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Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 24 October 2016. A completion certificate was lodged on 6 March 2017.
2 commencement notices are linked to this development.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Grenville, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise | Aug 2025 | €339,000 | 100 m |
| 2 Melrose House, Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise | Jun 2026 | €253,000 | 163 m |
| 77 Grenville, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise | Nov 2025 | €185,000 | 165 m |
| 77 Grenville, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise | Jun 2026 | €390,000 | 165 m |
| 52 Grenville, Portlaoise, Laoisnot full market price | Jul 2025 | €17,000 | 167 m |
| Avalon, Kilminchy, Dublin Rdprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €410,000 | 207 m |
| 2 Chestnut Ave, Foxburrow, Portlaoise | Oct 2025 | €445,000 | 238 m |
| 2 Chestnut Ave, Foxburrow, Portlaoise | Oct 2025 | €530,000 | 238 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 April 2016
- Decision due6 June 2016
- Decision issued30 May 2016
- Grant issued4 July 2016
- Permission expiry3 July 2021
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