The Continental Bar, Main Street, Portarlington
Extension and alterations to a pub in Portarlington to add 18 bed and breakfast rooms.
18265 · Laois County Council · Lodged 30 April 2018
- Reference
- 18265
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 April 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal includes extending and altering the ground floor public house, alongside partial demolition of the first-floor residential space. A rear extension will be built at first-floor level, topped by three additional floors to accommodate 18 bed and breakfast rooms.
- Storeys
- 5
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Official record
Development description
Extension and alterations to existing ground floor public house, alterations and part demolition of existing first floor residential accommodation, construct rear extension at first floor level, three additional floors above rear first floor extension and all associated site works. Note: overall proposal will accommodate extended public house with 18 no bed and breakfast rooms.
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street, Portarlington, Co Laois | May 2025 | €87,500 | 31 m |
| 7 Barrow Mews, Link Road, Portarlington | Jun 2026 | €111,000 | 38 m |
| Apt 4 Barrow Mews, Link Road, Portarlington | Jun 2026 | €127,500 | 38 m |
| 6 Park House, Portarlington, Laois | May 2025 | €91,000 | 58 m |
| 7 Foxcroft Street, Portarlington, Co. Laois | Nov 2025 | €217,000 | 83 m |
| 5 The Tannery Link Road, Portarlington, Co Laois | Apr 2025 | €157,000 | 85 m |
| Bank House, Main Street, Portarlington | Dec 2025 | €75,000 | 96 m |
| Upper Main Street, Portarlington, County Laois | Jul 2025 | €100,000 | 107 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 received30 April 2018
- Further information requested19 June 2018
- Decision due30 April 2018
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
Permission for A) change of use from former public house to restaurant incorporating take away facility at…
The Former Continental Public House , Main Street , Portarlington
21835LaoisLodged 3 Dec 2021Change of use
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Change of use from office space to Gymnasium space and all associated site works
Main Street , Portarlington , C.Laois
17287LaoisLodged 2 Jun 2017Change of use
- Granted30 m away
Place new front access door to first floor & change of use of part of first floor to commercial and all…
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2560541LaoisLodged 31 Aug 2025Change of use
- Granted30 m away
Create café and seated area and all associated site works in part of Mooneys shop
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20265LaoisLodged 3 Jun 2020Change of use
- Awaiting decision30 m away
Create café and seated area and all associated site works in part of "Mooneys" shop
Mooneys Shop , Main Street , Portarlington.
20230LaoisLodged 15 May 2020Change of use
- Granted40 m away
Retain a storeroom extension to the rear of existing building and all associated site works
Main Street , Portarlington , Laois
2660144LaoisLodged 18 Mar 2026Retention
- Granted60 m away
Retain extension to public house, toilets building, stage with retractable roof, store room and all…
The Anvil Inn , Foxcroft Street , Portarlington
2011LaoisLodged 10 Jan 2020Retention
- Awaiting decision60 m away
Retain extension to public house, toilets, building, stage with retractable roof, store room and all…
The Anvil Inn , Foxcroft Street , Portarlington
19735LaoisLodged 23 Dec 2019Retention
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