Kealew Business Park, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise
Retention of retail use modifications at Kealew Business Park in Portlaoise.
19188 · Laois County Council · Lodged 1 April 2019
- Reference
- 19188
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 1 April 2019
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for modifications to an approved planning permission (ref 15/274). The modifications include a change of use to mainly convenience goods from comparison goods, applying to 388 square metres of the existing premises.
- Floor area
- 388 m²
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Official record
Development description
Retain modifications to the already approved planning permission (planning ref 15/274). The modifications will include for an additional change of usage to mainly convenience goods from what was originally designated as comparison goods in the already approved permission as per annex 1 retail planning guidelines. The extent of the proposed change of usage will apply to 388 sq. M of the existing premises
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve commercial activities”
National zoning type: Commercial, retail
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenside, Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise | Mar 2025 | €385,000 | 73 m |
| 28 Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laoisnot full market price | Apr 2025 | €150,000 | 139 m |
| Clonminam Road, Portlaoise, Laois | Mar 2026 | €306,000 | 159 m |
| Glenside, Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise | May 2025 | €275,000 | 167 m |
| Conneberry, Old Knock-May Road, Portlaoise | Jun 2026 | €370,000 | 186 m |
| Old Knockmay Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois | Mar 2026 | €245,000 | 214 m |
| 6 Market Place, Portlaoise, Laois | May 2026 | €235,000 | 226 m |
| 3 Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Co Laois | May 2026 | €265,000 | 234 m |
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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 April 2019
- Further information requested22 May 2019
- Application withdrawn23 November 2020
In the area
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