Harp Road, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Demolition of an existing garage to build a side extension on a house.
18182 · Laois County Council · Lodged 28 March 2018
- Reference
- 18182
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 March 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of the demolition of an existing garage on the site. In its place, a new extension will be constructed to the side of the existing house.
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
Demolish existing garage and construct an extension to the side of existing house
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechview, Glosha Road, Rathdowney | Jun 2025 | €120,000 | 42 m |
| Gougane, Glasha Rd, Rathdowneynot full market price | Apr 2025 | €146,666 | 63 m |
| 5 Pound St, Rathdowney, Co Laois | Mar 2025 | €113,500 | 163 m |
| 4 Pound St, Rathdowney, Laois | Jan 2026 | €165,000 | 163 m |
| Pound St, Rathdowney, Laois | Jan 2025 | €127,000 | 226 m |
| Knockeil, Rathdowney, Co. Laois | Mar 2025 | €100,000 | 255 m |
| 28 The Showgrounds, Rathdowney, Laois | Sept 2025 | €215,000 | 367 m |
| 31 The Showgrounds, Moore St, Rathdowney | May 2025 | €220,000 | 387 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 received28 March 2018
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
Demolish existing garage and construct an extension to the side of existing house
Harp Road , Rathdowney , Co. Laois
18189LaoisLodged 29 Mar 2018Extension
- Awaiting decision70 m away
Retain first floor extension to dwellinghouse and all associated site works
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22469LaoisLodged 27 Jul 2022Retention
- Granted80 m away
Retain first floor extension to dwellinghouse and all associated site works
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22473LaoisLodged 29 Jul 2022Retention
- Granted80 m away
Retain an extension to the rear of dwelling house and all associated site works
7 Newtownperry , Rathdowney , Co.Laois
1997LaoisLodged 15 Feb 2019Retention
- Granted90 m away
Retain two storey extension to rear of dwelling house; retain refurbishment of dwelling including altered…
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17106LaoisLodged 24 Feb 2017Retention
- Granted130 m away
Retain extension to dwelling house and all associated site works
20 O'Daly Terrace , Rathdowney , Co.Laois
22501LaoisLodged 17 Aug 2022Retention
- Granted150 m away
Construct a single storey extension to the rear of an existing dwelling and all associated site works
Glosha Road , Rathdowney , Co. Laois
21371LaoisLodged 26 May 2021Extension
- Awaiting decision180 m away
Construct a single storey extension to the rear of an existing dwelling and all associated site works
Glosha Road , Rathdowney , Co. Laois
21348LaoisLodged 20 May 2021Extension
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