Emo, Co. Laois
Refurbishment and extension of a former dwelling in Emo.
18340 · Laois County Council · Lodged 1 June 2018
- Reference
- 18340
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 June 2018
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 230 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the reinstatement and refurbishment of a previously used building to be used as a dwelling house. The works include an extension to the building, a new septic tank, site boundaries, and a domestic shed.
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
Reinstate/refurbish previous used building as dwelling house, extension to same, new septic tank, site boundaries, domestic shed 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 village 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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 11 February 2019.
Notified floor area: 328.5 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emo, Portlaoise, Laois | Mar 2025 | €265,000 | 144 m |
| Emo, Portlaoise, Laois | Sept 2025 | €190,000 | 184 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 received1 June 2018
- Further information requested23 July 2018
- Further information received7 September 2018
- Decision due4 October 2018
- Decision issued1 October 2018
- Grant issued2 November 2018
- Permission expiry1 November 2023
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted30 m away
Retain amendment to development granted under 18/324 and permit to complete the works in full
No. 2 , Emo , Portlaoise
20553LaoisLodged 23 Oct 2020Retention
- Granted30 m away
Construct two detached dwelling houses, septic tank treatment system, new site entrances and all associated…
Emo , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
16433LaoisLodged 29 Aug 2016New dwelling
- Granted30 m away
Construct one detached dwelling house, septic tank treatment system, new site entrance and associated site…
No. 2 Emo , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
18324LaoisLodged 25 May 2018New dwelling
- Granted40 m away
Construct a new boundary fence, gateway and all associated site works
Emo House , Emo , Co. Laois
18106LaoisLodged 26 Feb 2018Other
- Awaiting decision40 m away
To carryout amendments to existing porch and PERMISSION for a wintergarden room to the side elevation and all…
Emo House , Emo , Co. Laois
17575LaoisLodged 26 Oct 2017Extension
- Granted40 m away
Retain amendments to existing porch and PERMISSION for a wintergarden room to the side elevation and all…
Emo House , Emo , Co. Laois
17580LaoisLodged 27 Oct 2017Extension
- Granted40 m away
Retain extension to existing workshop and all associated site works
Emo , Co. Laois
2360040LaoisLodged 8 Feb 2023Retention
- Granted50 m away
Construct new domestic site entrance, piers and gate, erect carport at existing boundary walls and all…
Emo House , Emo , Co. Laois
1892LaoisLodged 21 Feb 2018Alterations
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