Knockeel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois
Retention of an astro-turf pitch and permission for two new tennis courts in Rathdowney.
16204 · Laois County Council · Lodged 5 May 2016
- Reference
- 16204
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 5 May 2016
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking to retain an existing astro-turf playing pitch with a 3-metre high perimeter fence and 6 floodlights. The application also requests permission to construct 2 new tennis courts with associated site works.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Retain 'astro-turf' playing pitch with 3.0m. High perimeter fence and 6 no. Floodlights and permission for 2 no. Tennis courts and all associated site works
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Moorevielle, Rathdowney, Co Laois | Jun 2025 | €132,000 | 109 m |
| 12 Mooreville, Rathdowney, Laoisnot full market price | Feb 2026 | €74,108 | 130 m |
| 16 Mooreville, Rathdowney, Laois | Sept 2025 | €240,000 | 173 m |
| 45 Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Co Laois | Oct 2025 | €180,000 | 211 m |
| 21 Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Laois | Jun 2025 | €140,000 | 356 m |
| 27 Slieve Bloom Heights, Rathdowney, Laois | Apr 2026 | €248,000 | 367 m |
| 25 Slieve Bloom Heights, Rathdowney, Co Laois | Aug 2025 | €230,000 | 379 m |
| 29 Slieve Bloom Heights, Rathdowney, Laois | Sept 2025 | €235,000 | 386 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 May 2016
- Decision due29 June 2016
- Decision issued22 June 2016
- Grant issued26 July 2016
- Permission expiry25 July 2021
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