Main Street, Ballyroan, Co. Laois
A single-storey extension and demolition of an oil tank enclosure at the former Ballyroan National School.
1721 · Laois County Council · Lodged 19 January 2017
- Reference
- 1721
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 January 2017
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 24.8 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves constructing a single-storey extension to the side and rear of the former Ballyroan National School, which is a protected structure. It also includes the demolition of a masonry oil tank enclosure.
- Storey
- 1
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
Construct a single storey extension to the side and rear of the existing single storey former ballyroan national school, (a protected structure, rps no. 660), the demolition of a masonry oil tank enclosure and 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 village 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 The Cross Of Newtown, Ballyroan, Co Laois | Feb 2025 | €322,500 | 287 m |
| 40 The Cross Of Newtown, Ballyroan, Co Laois | Nov 2025 | €330,000 | 328 m |
| 72 The Cross Of Newtown, Ballyroan, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €339,207 | 357 m |
| 71 The Cross Of Newtown, Ballyroanprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €330,396 | 360 m |
| 70 The Cross of Newtown, Ballyroanprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €348,017 | 363 m |
| 47 Cross Of, Ballyroan, Newtown | Apr 2026 | €280,000 | 365 m |
| 69 The Cross Of Newtown, Ballyroanprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €348,018 | 367 m |
| 11 Gleann Na Glaise, Ballyroan, Laois | Jul 2026 | €275,000 | 393 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 received19 January 2017
- Decision due15 March 2017
- Decision issued23 February 2017
- Grant issued28 March 2017
- Permission expiry27 March 2022
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decision90 m away
Develop as follows in the curtilage of the Protected Structure RPS Ref. No. 665: House, Ballyroan: demolish…
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2257LaoisLodged 10 Feb 2022Housing estate
- Granted90 m away
Develop as follows in the curtilage of the Protected Structure RPS Ref. No. 665: House, Ballyroan: demolish…
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2259LaoisLodged 11 Feb 2022Housing estate
- Granted90 m away
Extend and renovate existing dwelling house and all associated site works
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19662LaoisLodged 29 Nov 2019Extension
- Awaiting decision100 m away
Construct 6 no. semi-detached two storey 3 bed dwellings and 1 no. detached 2 bed dormer dwelling, connect to…
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1761LaoisLodged 6 Feb 2017Housing estate
- Awaiting decision100 m away
Construct 4 no. semi-detached two storey 3 bed dwellings, 1 no. detached 3 bed two storey dwelling and 1 no.…
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2360322LaoisLodged 17 Aug 2023Housing estate
- Granted100 m away
Permission to construct 4 no. semi-detached two storey 3 bed dwellings, 1 no. detached 3 bed two storey…
Main Street , Ballyroan , County Laois
2360323LaoisLodged 17 Aug 2023Housing estate
- Granted100 m away
Construct 4 no. semi-detached two storey 3 bed dwellings, 1 no. detached 3 bed two storey dwelling and 1 no.…
Main Street , Ballyroan , County Laois
18327LaoisLodged 29 May 2018Housing estate
- Awaiting decision100 m away
Construct 4 no. semi-detached two storey 3 bed dwellings, 1 no. detached 3 bed two storey dwelling and 1 no.…
Main Street , Ballyroan , County Laois
18200LaoisLodged 3 Apr 2018Housing estate
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