Unit 8 Lyster Square, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Change of use of a commercial shop to a bakery and deli in Portlaoise.
18238 · Laois County Council · Lodged 18 April 2018
- Reference
- 18238
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 April 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to change the use of Unit 8 Lyster Square from a commercial shop to a bakery and deli. The works will also include new signage and associated site works.
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
Change use from commercial shop to bakery, deli, new signage and all 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 town 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Meehan Court, Portlaoise, Laois | Jan 2026 | €237,000 | 98 m |
| Springfield, Ballacolla, Portlaoise | Jun 2025 | €180,000 | 130 m |
| Errill, Portlaoise, Co Laois | May 2025 | €130,000 | 130 m |
| Cashel, Pike Of Rushall, Portlaoise | Feb 2025 | €370,000 | 130 m |
| 7 The Green, Belview Woods, Maryboroughprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €308,370 | 130 m |
| 41 The Green, Belview Wood, Maryborough Douglasprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €377,973 | 130 m |
| Shrahanboy, Camross, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €180,000 | 130 m |
| 28 The Way, Belview Wood, Maryboroughprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €308,370 | 130 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 April 2018
- Further information requested8 June 2018
- Further information received3 July 2018
- Decision due22 August 2018
- Decision issued20 August 2018
- Grant issued25 September 2018
- Permission expiry24 September 2023
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Retain a restaurant
11 Lyster Lane , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
17181LaoisLodged 18 Apr 2017
- GrantedAt this site
Retain development at this site, Unit 11, Lyster Lane, Portlaoise. The development consists of a restaurant
Unit 11 , Lyster Lane , Portlaoise Co. Laois.
17210LaoisLodged 27 Apr 2017Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Extend opening hours from 09:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 7 days a week
11 Lyster Lane , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
17445LaoisLodged 17 Aug 2017Other
- Granted40 m away
Retain a 2-storey extension to the rear if the existing premises and all associated site works
Variety World , 83 Main Street , Portlaoise
21577LaoisLodged 17 Aug 2021Retention
- Granted40 m away
Permit use of first floor as living accommodation and associated works
77 Main Street , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
19466LaoisLodged 16 Aug 2019Change of use
- Granted40 m away
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2360558LaoisLodged 21 Dec 2023Change of use
- Granted40 m away
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20304LaoisLodged 22 Jun 2020Change of use
- Granted50 m away
Construct a fully serviced single storey extension on the north side of existing bank building, together with…
Lyster Square , Portlaoise , Co. Laois.
16169LaoisLodged 15 Apr 2016Commercial
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