Old Pound, Ballybrittas, Co.Laois
Construction of a new multi-purpose fitness room and gym in Ballybrittas.
18616 · Laois County Council · Lodged 12 October 2018
- Reference
- 18616
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 October 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of the construction of a new multi-purpose fitness room/gym along with all associated ancillary site works at Old Pound, Ballybrittas.
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Official record
Development description
Construct a new multi-purpose fitness room/gym and all associated ancillary site works
The historical record
How commercial applications have been decided in Laois County Council
95% granted
of 230 commercial applications granted, refused or part-granted by Laois County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 88%14,381
- All categories in Laois County Council
- 95%5,498
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
Built & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Pound, Killenard, Laoisnot full market price | May 2025 | €53,637 | 333 m |
| Lea Rd, Portarlington, Laois | Sept 2025 | €240,000 | 399 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 received12 October 2018
- Further information requested28 November 2018
- Decision due6 December 2018
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