Midland Regional Hospital, Block Road, Portlaoise Co. Laois
Construction of a new single-storey link corridor and staff facilities at Midland Regional Hospital.
17566 · Laois County Council · Lodged 20 October 2017
- Reference
- 17566
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 October 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a new single-storey link corridor to be constructed within an existing internal courtyard. The project will also provide a staff change WC/shower room and a relatives room with a gross floor area of 119sqm.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 119 m²
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Official record
Development description
A new single storey link corridor to be constructed within an existing internal courtyard together with a staff change wc/ shower room & a relatives room with a gross floor area of 119sqm
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for local neighbourhood, community, ecclesiastical, recreational and educational facilities.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois | Jun 2026 | €365,000 | 145 m |
| 77 Grenville, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise | Nov 2025 | €185,000 | 187 m |
| 77 Grenville, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise | Jun 2026 | €390,000 | 187 m |
| 43 Grenville, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise | Aug 2025 | €339,000 | 198 m |
| 52 Grenville, Portlaoise, Laoisnot full market price | Jul 2025 | €17,000 | 210 m |
| Avalon, Kilminchy, Dublin Rdprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €410,000 | 215 m |
| 30 The Mews, Belview Wood, Maryboroughprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €409,692 | 216 m |
| 29 The Mews, Belview Wood, Maryboroughprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €351,982 | 216 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 received20 October 2017
- Decision due14 December 2017
- Decision issued7 December 2017
- Grant issued18 January 2018
- Permission expiry17 January 2023
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- Awaiting decision90 m away
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