Johnstown-Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois
Retention of a domestic garage and site entrance, plus alterations to the main house in Rathdowney.
163 · Laois County Council · Lodged 5 January 2016
- Reference
- 163
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 5 January 2016
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 53 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to retain an existing domestic garage and site entrance. Additionally, permission is requested to remove a chimney and install a new window on the gable end of the dwelling.
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Official record
Development description
Retain domestic garage and site entrance as constructed, permission is also sought for removal of chimney and for a new window to gable end of dwelling house
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the amenity of developed residential communities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knockiel, Rathdowney, Portlaoise | May 2026 | €271,000 | 139 m |
| 16 Clarneyhall, Rathdowney, Laois | Jun 2025 | €361,500 | 213 m |
| 8 Clarney Hall, Rathdowney, Laois | Jan 2025 | €250,000 | 282 m |
| 5 Clarney Hall, Rathdowney, Portlaoise | Apr 2025 | €290,000 | 297 m |
| 16 Mooreville, Rathdowney, Laois | Sept 2025 | €240,000 | 401 m |
| 12 Mooreville, Rathdowney, Laoisnot full market price | Feb 2026 | €74,108 | 443 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 received5 January 2016
- Decision due29 February 2016
- Decision issued18 February 2016
- Grant issued22 March 2016
- Permission expiry21 March 2021
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