Miguel House De La Salle order, Castletown Portlaoise, Co. Laois R32 NX40
Two-storey extension to an existing nursing care facility.
1815 · Laois County Council · Lodged 18 January 2018
- Reference
- 1815
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 January 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe project will extend the existing Miguel House nursing care facility with a two-storey extension to provide specialist residential care for Dementia/Alzheimer's patients. It includes a new kitchen, a secure courtyard, and a new road and pedestrian entrance.
- 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
Extend and enhance the existing single storey older person nursing care facility known as miguel house by the addition of a two storey extension to provide specialist residential care accommodation to the south of the existing home. The care provision will be a range of short, long term and specialist geriatric healthcare services, including various therapies and support activities for residents suffering from dementia/alzheimers. Additionally, the facility will contain a new kitchen to provide catering services for the new ane existing building, along with heating plant, lifts and associated services. The proposed building will comply fully and exceed hiqua accommodation standards, fire safety and disabled access provisions, and all other statutory regulations. The design includes a large secure landscaped ciourtyard with access from internal day spaces. Finishes and detailed design will comply with conservation area requirements to enhance the current village character. Parking provision includes a number of disabled car spaces, a covered ambulance set down area, and a covered cycle stand is also provided. It is proposed that a new road and pedestrian entrance will be created directly from the main street in full compliance with current highways standards. Storm and foul drainage will be provided to comply with local council standards
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castletown Inn, Castletown, Co Laois | May 2026 | €100,000 | 135 m |
| 5 Elderfield Dr, Castletown, Laois | Aug 2025 | €300,000 | 151 m |
| 3 Elderfield Dr, Castletown, Portlaoise | Jan 2025 | €310,000 | 152 m |
| Old Borris, Castletown, Portlaoise | Nov 2025 | €80,000 | 214 m |
| 38 Churchfield Heights, Castletown, Co. Laoisnot full market price | Apr 2025 | €96,000 | 308 m |
| 30 Churchfield Heights, Castletown, Laois | Apr 2026 | €78,000 | 324 m |
| 6 Gash Court, Castletown, Laoisnot full market price | Jul 2025 | €185,000 | 327 m |
| Lisheenbrien, Owney Arra, Castletown | Dec 2025 | €75,000 | 332 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 received18 January 2018
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