Cork Road, Durrow, Co.Laois.
Renovation and dormer extension of a house, including a partial granny flat conversion.
17377 · Laois County Council · Lodged 14 July 2017
- Reference
- 17377
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 14 July 2017
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 154.8 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves renovating and extending an existing dwelling house. It includes a dormer style extension to the rear, demolition of the existing porch, and partial conversion of the dwelling into a granny flat.
- Storeys
- 2
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
Renovate and extend existing dwelling house to consist of dormer style extension to rear, demolition of existing porch, partial conversion of existing dwelling to granny flat and all associated site works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Derevald, Cork Rd, Durrow | Mar 2025 | €408,000 | 105 m |
| Donmad, Cork Rd, Durrownot full market price | May 2025 | €210,000 | 153 m |
| Patrick St, Durrow, Laois | Apr 2026 | €210,000 | 250 m |
| 3 An Boithrin Nua, Seandoire, Durrow | Oct 2025 | €235,000 | 316 m |
| Carrigan St, Durrow, Laois | Feb 2026 | €265,000 | 334 m |
| Derry Road, Durrow, Co Laois | Oct 2025 | €388,000 | 345 m |
| Chapel St, Durrow, Portlaoise | Oct 2025 | €280,000 | 352 m |
| Woodlands, Cork Rd, Durrow | Jan 2025 | €415,000 | 365 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 received14 July 2017
- Decision due7 September 2017
- Decision issued5 September 2017
- Grant issued17 October 2017
- Permission expiry16 October 2022
In the area
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Renovate and extend existing dwelling house to consist of dormer style extension to rear, demolition of…
Cork Road , Durrow , Co.Laois.
17334LaoisLodged 26 Jun 2017Extension
- Granted60 m away
Extend time on Planning Ref. 11/364
Cork Road , Durrow , Co. Laois.
16577LaoisLodged 23 Nov 2016Other
- Granted120 m away
Construct a single storey extension to the side and rear of the existing two storey dwelling and associated…
7 Derevald , Cork Road , Durrow
1952LaoisLodged 31 Jan 2019Extension
- Granted200 m away
Construct a proposed new dwelling house, domestic garage, new site entrance and all associated site works
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1954LaoisLodged 1 Feb 2019New dwelling
- Granted220 m away
Construct new dwelling house, domestic garage, new site entrance and all associated site works
Derevald , Durrow Townparks , Durrow
2071LaoisLodged 12 Feb 2020New dwelling
- Granted250 m away
Change of use of existing agricultural land to playing fields. Also development of playing surfaces, ground…
Cork Road , Durrow , Co. Laois
20286LaoisLodged 15 Jun 2020Change of use
- Granted270 m away
Demolish the former Civil Defence building and two associated storage buildings to its side and rear, and the…
Patrick St , Durrow , Co.Laois
18639LaoisLodged 22 Oct 2018Commercial
- Granted280 m away
Retain attic conversion and roof windows
Cork Road , Durrow , Co. Laois
16487LaoisLodged 29 Sept 2016Retention
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