Kolbe Special School, Block Road Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Construction of additional classroom accommodation at Kolbe Special School.
18320 · Laois County Council · Lodged 24 May 2018
- Reference
- 18320
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 May 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves constructing additional classroom accommodation at Kolbe Special School on Block Road in Portlaoise. It includes all associated site works, ancillary works, and connection to existing public services.
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
Construct an additional classroom accommodation with all associated site work and ancillary work with connection to existing public services
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 An Lochan, Summerhill, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €348,017 | 236 m |
| 65 An Lochan, Portlaoise, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €343,612 | 236 m |
| 40 An Lochan, Summerhill, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €301,762 | 236 m |
| 62 An Lochan, Summerhill, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €343,612 | 236 m |
| 44 An Lochan, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €292,952 | 236 m |
| 52 An Lochan, Summerhill, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €339,207 | 236 m |
| 51 An Lochan, Summerhill, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €339,207 | 236 m |
| 64 An Lochan, Summerhill, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €343,612 | 236 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 received24 May 2018
- Decision due18 July 2018
- Decision issued13 July 2018
- Grant issued15 August 2018
- Permission expiry14 August 2023
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
Retain 4 no. existing prefabricated classrooms and all associated works at Kolbe Special School, Block rd.,…
Block Road , Portlaoise , Co. Laois.
20387LaoisLodged 30 Jul 2020Retention
- Granted90 m away
Retain minor changes as constructed to that granted under Pl. Ref. 20/499 including retention permission for…
The Arches , Block Road , Portlaoise
22422LaoisLodged 12 Jul 2022Retention
- Granted90 m away
Renovate existing dwelling house, to construct a one and a half store extension to rear comprising…
The Arches , Block Road , Beladd Portlaoise.
20499LaoisLodged 30 Sept 2020Extension
- Awaiting decision90 m away
Renovate existing dwelling house, construct a one and half storey extension to rear comprising…
The Arches , Block Road , Beladd
20479LaoisLodged 22 Sept 2020Extension
- Awaiting decision90 m away
Retain minor changes as constructed to that granted under Pl. Ref. 20/499 including retention permission for…
The Arches , Block Road , Portlaoise
22347LaoisLodged 7 Jun 2022Retention
- Granted100 m away
Retain existing extension and PERMISSION to extend and renovate existing dwelling house
11 Beladd Stradbally Road , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
1729LaoisLodged 25 Jan 2017Extension
- Granted130 m away
Construct a new single-storey external equipment storage facility (45 Sq.M) and the relocation of a…
Site of New Kolbe Special School , Block Road , Portlaoise Co. Laois
2560113LaoisLodged 11 Mar 2025Infrastructure
- Granted130 m away
A) construct a single-storey Special School (2495 m2) including 8 no. general classrooms, a GP Hall,…
Block Road , Beladd , Portlaoise
21395LaoisLodged 1 Jun 2021Infrastructure
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