Slatt Lower, The Swan, via Athy Co. Laois.
Conversion of an open dungstead to roofed animal housing in Slatt Lower.
16578 · Laois County Council · Lodged 24 November 2016
- Reference
- 16578
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 November 2016
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to convert an existing open dungstead into roofed animal housing. The development is located in Slatt Lower, Co. Laois, and includes all associated works and services.
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Official record
Development description
Convert an existing open dungstead to roofed animal housing and all associated works and services
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Clarmallagh, The Swanprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €290,749 | 66 m |
| 49 Clarmallagh, The Swanprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €276,800 | 66 m |
| 47 Clarmallagh, The Swanprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €281,938 | 66 m |
| 39 Clarmallagh, The Swan, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €264,312 | 499 m |
| 37 Clarmallagh, The Swan, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €264,312 | 499 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 received24 November 2016
- Decision due27 January 2017
- Decision issued23 January 2017
- Grant issued24 February 2017
- Permission expiry23 February 2022
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Construct a slatted animal house and associated underground tank and all ancillary works and services
Slatt Lower , The Swan via Athy , Co. Laois
17228LaoisLodged 12 May 2017Agricultural
- GrantedAt this site
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Slatt lower , The Swan , Via Athy
20116LaoisLodged 5 Mar 2020Agricultural
- Granted160 m away
Construct a detached single-storey log cabin structure for use as a home office, gym, games room, storage,…
Slatt Lower , The Swan , Co. Laois
2560319LaoisLodged 27 May 2025Extension
- Granted180 m away
Demolish derelict factory, install new storage compound, security fencing, lighting and all associated site…
Slatt Lower , The Swan , Co Laois
18750LaoisLodged 14 Dec 2018Demolition
- Granted360 m away
Construct a new dwelling house, alteration of existing site entrance, a new wastewater treatment system with…
Slatt Lower , Wolfhill , via Athy
22555LaoisLodged 8 Sept 2022New dwelling
- Granted380 m away
Change use of existing single storey stand alone commercial unit to a single dwelling, make alterations to…
The Swan , Co. Laois
1818LaoisLodged 19 Jan 2018Change of use
- Granted450 m away
Construct a new bovine slatted shed, slurry storage and all associated site works
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21600LaoisLodged 27 Aug 2021Agricultural
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- Awaiting decisionAgricultural
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- GrantedAgricultural
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- GrantedAgricultural
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