Lyster Square, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Construction of a single-storey extension to a bank building in Portlaoise.
16169 · Laois County Council · Lodged 15 April 2016
- Reference
- 16169
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 April 2016
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to construct a fully serviced single-storey extension on the north side of the existing bank building in Lyster Square, including associated site works.
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
Construct a fully serviced single storey extension on the north side of existing bank building, together with all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the special physical and social character of the existing town centre and to provide for and improve retailing and commercial activities”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, Ballacolla, Portlaoise | Jun 2025 | €180,000 | 90 m |
| 28 The Way, Belview Wood, Maryboroughprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €308,370 | 90 m |
| Errill, Portlaoise, Co Laois | May 2025 | €130,000 | 90 m |
| Shrahanboy, Camross, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €180,000 | 90 m |
| Cashel, Pike Of Rushall, Portlaoise | Feb 2025 | €370,000 | 90 m |
| 7 The Green, Belview Woods, Maryboroughprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €308,370 | 90 m |
| 41 The Green, Belview Wood, Maryborough Douglasprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €377,973 | 90 m |
| 30 The Way, Belview Wood, Maryboroughprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €377,973 | 90 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 received15 April 2016
- Further information requested2 June 2016
- Further information received5 August 2016
- Decision due1 September 2016
- Decision issued19 August 2016
- Grant issued19 September 2016
- Permission expiry18 September 2021
In the area
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Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Construct a single storey extension on the north side of building
Lyster Square , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
16113LaoisLodged 18 Mar 2016Extension
- GrantedAt this site
Remove and replacement of existing corporate signage with new corporate signage on existing AIB building
AIB Bank , Lyster Square Portlaoise , Co. Laois
1727LaoisLodged 25 Jan 2017Commercial
- Granted30 m away
Change use of an existing 2-storey shop unit to a further education and training centre with office…
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20304LaoisLodged 22 Jun 2020Change of use
- Granted30 m away
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2360558LaoisLodged 21 Dec 2023Change of use
- Granted50 m away
Extend opening hours from 09:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 7 days a week
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17445LaoisLodged 17 Aug 2017Other
- Granted50 m away
Change use from commercial shop to bakery, deli, new signage and all associated site works
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18238LaoisLodged 18 Apr 2018Change of use
- Granted50 m away
Retain development at this site, Unit 11, Lyster Lane, Portlaoise. The development consists of a restaurant
Unit 11 , Lyster Lane , Portlaoise Co. Laois.
17210LaoisLodged 27 Apr 2017Retention
- Awaiting decision50 m away
Retain a restaurant
11 Lyster Lane , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
17181LaoisLodged 18 Apr 2017
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